Torah Study
Every Shabbat morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (currently by Zoom and livestream; check the calendar for class dates and links to class registration pages), a large and enthusiastic group comes together for Torah Study. Members of the Beth Am clergy teach this class, which focuses on a thoughtful reading of the parashah of the week, exploring the historical, ethical and spiritual questions raised by the text.
We explore Torah on three levels:
- What meaning did it hold in its original ancient Near East setting?
- How have our sages and commentators understood the text over the centuries?
- What personal and communal meaning does it hold for us today?
Every session offers learning, lively interchange and ample opportunity for questions and discussion. People of all levels and backgrounds are welcome, and Hebrew knowledge is not required. No prior study of the Torah or Hebrew knowledge is needed. It is not necessary to read ahead or prepare. Although this is an ongoing class, drop-in attendance is welcomed. Be sure to stay after to continue the conversation through the Good Book Cafe breakout room discussions.
- World Union for Progressive Judiasm - Weekly Torah Commentary
- URJ 10 Minutes of Torah is a daily program with many good commentaries 5 days a week!
- JTS Online includes many different links to Torah Commentary, Holiday information, Programs and Podcasts - go explore and learn.
- Tablet Magazine Online includes news and information from all types of Jewish perspectives.
Interesting Podcasts - Unorthodox: Many good interviews in Unorthodox - most recent an interview with Isaac Mizrahi and there was an excellent different perspective on Purim by Rabbi Ari Lamm.
- JudaismUnbound
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September 18, 2021 | Ha'Azinu, Deuteronomy 32 1–52
Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
September 11, 2021 | Vayeilech, Deuteronomy 31 1–30
Led by Cantor Jonathan Prosnit
September 4, 2021 | Nitzavim, Deuteronomy 29-9–30-20
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison
August 28, 2021 | Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26-1–29-8
Led by Rabbi Sara Weissman
August 21, 2021 | Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21-10–25-19
Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
August 14, 2021 | Shof'tim, Deuteronomy 16-18–21-9
Led by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
Tue, September 21 2021
15 Tishrei 5782
Schedule
Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Sep 22nd 12:00p to 1:30p
Talmud Study
Thursday, Sep 23rd 12:00p to 1:00p
Adult Hebrew Level E
Thursday, Sep 23rd 6:00p to 7:15p
Adult Hebrew Mastery
Thursday, Sep 23rd 7:30p to 8:45p
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Sep 24th 1:00p to 2:00p
Torah Study (Streaming or Zoom)
Shabbat, Sep 25th 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Sep 25th 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Sep 26th 9:00a to 10:00a
Talmud Study
Thursday, Sep 30th 12:00p to 1:00p
Adult Hebrew Level E
Thursday, Sep 30th 6:00p to 7:15p
We strive to live as a holy community whose study and practice of Judaism inspires and challenges us to "do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8).