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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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July 10, 2021 |Matot - Mas-ei, Numbers 30:2–36:13
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison
July 3, 2021 | Pinchas, Numbers 25:10−30:1
Led by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
June 26, 2021 | Balak, Numbers 22:2−25:9
Led by Rabbi Sarah Weissman
June 19, 2021 | Chukat, Numbers 19:1−22:1
Led by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
June 12, 2021 | Korach. Numbers 16:1−18:32
Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
June 5, 2021 | Sh'lach L'cha, Numbers 13:1−15:41
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison
Sat, July 24 2021
15 Av 5781
Schedule
Torah Study (In Person, Streaming or Zoom)
Shabbat, Jul 24th 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jul 24th 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Jul 25th 9:00a to 10:00a
Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Jul 28th 12:00p to 1:30p
Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Jul 29th 12:00p to 1:00p
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Jul 30th 1:00p to 2:00p
Torah Study (In Person, Streaming or Zoom)
Shabbat, Jul 31st 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jul 31st 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah Takes a Summer Break
Sunday, Aug 1st 9:00a to 10:00a
Talmud Study (via Zoom)
Thursday, Aug 5th 12:00p to 1:00p
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).