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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
Torah Study Memory Book
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For all of you who would like your very own piece of the Torah Study Memory Book (which was presented as a retirement gift to Rabbi Marder), now's your chance!
Limited edition, high-quality giclée art prints are being made of the cover art by our very own members, Sterling Haidt and artist Lisa Rauchwerger. Artwork measures 10.5" W x 9.25" H on 17.5" x 19" paper. Prints cost $72 each (4 x chai =18) with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to Beth Am. If you are interested in placing an order, please contact Lisa, (877) 321-7925.
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April 17, 2021 |Tazria - M’tzora, Leviticus 12:1-15:33
Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
April 10, 2021 | Sh’mini, Leviticus 9:1-11:47
Led by Rabbi Sarah Weissman
April 3, 2021 | Yom Sh'vi-i shel Pesach, Exodus 14:30–15:21 Leviticus 6:1−8:36
Led by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
March 27, 2021 | Tzav, Leviticus 6:1−8:36
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison
March 20, 2021 | Vayikra, Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26
Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
March 13, 2021 | Vayak'heil - P'kudei, Exodus 35-1–40-38
Led by Rabbi Sarah Weissman
Tue, April 20 2021
8 Iyar 5781
Schedule
Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Apr 21st 12:00p to 1:30p
Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Apr 22nd 12:00p to 1:00p
Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, Apr 24th 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Apr 24th 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Apr 25th 9:00a to 10:00a
Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Apr 29th 12:00p to 1:00p
Torah Study (via Streaming and Zoom)
Shabbat, May 1st 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, May 1st 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, May 2nd 9:00a to 10:00a
Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, May 6th 12:00p to 1:00p
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