Torah Study
Torah Study
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Every Shabbat morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (in the Beit Kehillah, on Zoom and live stream; 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
- 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
Want to listen to a recent Torah Study session recording? Browse through recent Torah Study recordings. To download any of the audio files, right click on the player and select "Save (or download) audio as..."
(For older audio files, please visit our Torah Study audio archive, with sessions dating back to 2008.)
Recent Recordings:
Torah Study Audio Archive
Want to find an older recording? Please check the Torah Study audio archive, with sessions dating back to 2008.
March 16 , 2024 | P’kudei, Exodus 38-21–40-38
Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
March 9, 2024 | Vayak’heilm, Exodus 35:1−38:20
Lead by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
March 2, 2023 | Ki Tisa, Exodus 30-11−34-35
Lead by Rabbi Sarah Weissman
February 24, 2024 | T’tzaveh, Exodus 27-20−30-10
Lead by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
February 17, 2024| T’rumah, Exodus 2-1−27-19
Lead by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
February 10 , 2024| Mishpatim 21-1−24-18
Lead by Rabbi Sarah Weissman
Mon, March 18 2024
8 Adar II 5784
Schedule
Introduction to Judaism Class
Tuesday, Mar 19th 7:30p to 9:00pExplore our wonderful tradition for the first time -- or all over again.
Adult Hebrew Mastery
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:00p to 8:15pThis course is taught in Hebrew and is aimed at experienced Hebrew learners.
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Mar 22nd 1:00p to 2:00pJoin us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah Study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe!
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 10:00a to 10:20aJoin other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Mar 24th 9:00a to 10:00aSlow Torah is a lay-led class that continues the Beth Am tradition of studying the Torah verse by verse.
The Ground on Which We Stand: Jewish Values Summoning Us to Care for Our Only Home
Tuesday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:30pThis course will focus on a journey through Torah and later rabbinic teaching searching for wisdom to safeguard our only shared home.
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Mar 29th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin us for explorations of various contemporary Jewish writings.
Torah Study
Shabbat, Mar 30th 9:00a to 10:00aOn Shabbat morning, join a member of the Beth Am clergy for a session of Torah Study. Stay for the Good Book Cafe!
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Mar 30th 10:00a to 10:20aJoin other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing.