Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Mondays, 12 weeks beginning October 28, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all […]
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew - A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 29, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew 1 or equivalent. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, […]
Taught by Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom only January 28, February 25, March 18, April 22, May 20 In our next section of the four-part Foundations curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, we explore big ideas about faith. Where does faith come from? What are the models in Jewish tradition for […]
Taught by Libby Robbins & Rabbi Rosalind Gold Wednesdays, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 26, March 5 Thursday, March 13 12:00-1:30pm, in person only Registration is now closed. […]
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 30, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with […]
Taught by Rabbi Barrett Wednesdays, January 29, March 5, March 19, April 16 7:00-8:15pm, on Zoom only In the early chapters of the Torah, we learn that humans are called […]
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; […]
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Mondays, 12 weeks beginning October 28, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this […]
Short Story Discussion Group First Monday of each month 7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom Join us for a fourth year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four NVHC members have […]
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew - A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 29, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew 1 or equivalent. Knowledge […]
Taught by Rabbi Michael Holzman Tuesdays, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 6 7:00-8:30pm, in person and on Zoom The idea of Jewish autonomy and […]
Taught by Libby Robbins & Rabbi Rosalind Gold Wednesdays, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 26, March 5 Thursday, March 13 12:00-1:30pm, in person only Registration is now closed. 1/22 Deciding to Retire Ritualizing retirement. Who am I without my job? Being vs doing. How will I reinvent myself? Letting go of who I […]
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 30, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. […]
Taught Rabbi Holzman Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 22; June 5 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom Only This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s […]
Taught by Rabbi Barrett Thursdays, November 14*, December 19, January 9, February 6, April 24, May 15 7:00-8:15pm, in person and on Zoom *Class on November 14 will take place from 6:00-7:00pm Responsa is a genre of Jewish literature focused on legal decisions and rulings made by rabbinic authorities. These texts typically present questions and […]
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Taught by Cantor Caro Wednesdays, 12:00-1:15pm, in person and on Zoom November 13, December 18, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14 Mussar is a virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development, giving us how to live a most meaningful and ethical life. The Book of Psalms is a collection of […]
Taught Rabbi Holzman Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 22; June 5 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom Only This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s […]
Taught by: Cantor Caro November 14, 12:00pm February 20, 5:00pm We will prepare you to become part of our group of volunteers who are available to make ‘friendly visits’ to other NVHC members in need of companionship and friendship – perhaps following loss, during illness, or in other difficult moments of life. Please come if […]
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Taught by Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom only January 28, February 25, March 18, April 22, May 20 In our next section of the four-part Foundations curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, we explore big ideas about faith. Where does faith come from? What are the models in Jewish tradition for […]
Taught by Libby Robbins & Rabbi Rosalind Gold Wednesdays, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 26, March 5 Thursday, March 13 12:00-1:30pm, in person only Registration is now closed. 1/22 Deciding to Retire Ritualizing retirement. Who am I without my job? Being vs doing. How will I reinvent myself? Letting go of who I […]
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