In our amazing community, we each have something to share! Join us for these classes taught by members of our community. Click the title of the class for the zoom link - the password is TBE6070!
Do you have some “torah” to teach? Let us know and we would love to showcase your knowledge with our community as a way to stay connected!
Please join Arthur Richter and Peter Neivert as they take us on a trip to one of the #1 tourist destinations in the world according to Conde Nast. It has also been designated as a world heritage sight.
The quiz will consist of 25 questions with true or false answers. (Click here for questions.) Chances are that everybody will do astonishingly well (or be required to repeat a grade of religious school!)
Among other projects, George created the Bernhardt History Gallery when he served as the Temple's archivist more than 30 years ago. He co-edited the anthology, "The Jews of Rhode Island," which was published by Brandeis University Press and University Press of New England in 2004. This is the 17th year that he has edited "RI Jewish History," the journal published by the RI Jewish Historical Association. In addition to overseeing more than 3,000 pages of articles, George has written several of his own on a rich variety of topics. Not bad for a relative newcomer to Rhode Island!
Delve into the major sages and scholars who have influenced the practice of Judaism as it has changed over time. From generation to generation, the Jewish people have encountered challenges, questions and dilemmas. How have Rashi and the Rambam, Rav Kook and the Baal Shem Tov (among others) changed the way we understand our bible.
Gadi Ben-Dov was born in the US, raised in a kibbutz in the Galilee, and now lives in the center of Israel. Gadi became a licensed tour guide after finishing his IDF service as an officer and traveling the world. His love of the land, and especially the people of Israel have given him insights into this country that he shares with every visitor. Gadi's ability to make connections is at the core of his guiding. Gadi works with families, groups, and individual travelers from every background and from every place around the world.
Caleb Ben-Avram and Tim Slivinski, members of historic Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah, GA, and former proprietors of Naked Grape Wine Bar in Fort Lauderdale, FL, will host a virtual wine and cheese tasting and pairing event to usher in Shavuot. Caleb is a former member of the American Cheese Society and still works at the Murray's Cheese kiosk in Savannah. Tim is a wine maven who was the chief buyer of wines for the wine bar. Both are looking forward to sharing their knowledge with you.
Nefesh Mountain is the place where Bluegrass, Old-Time, and American Roots music meet with Jewish heritage and tradition. Creators, band leaders and husband and wife team, Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, are the heart of this eclectic offering, pioneering a new world of American culture which seamlessly blends their deep love for American and Western musical forms with their own cultural backgrounds as Jewish Americans.
