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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:

1. What meaning did it hold in its original ancient Near East setting?
2. How have our sages and commentators understood the text over the centuries?
3. 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.

Recommended Resources

• 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.

Torah Study Archive

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Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker

Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison

Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker