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| New Spring Learning Series: Timely Insights, Timelss Wisdom |  ONLINE | MONDAYS, JANUARY 22 TO MAY 20, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET | | Join JTS’s renowned faculty to explore their current scholarly work and greatest passions. Scholars will expose us to new ideas and insights on a wide breadth of topics, including teaching Israel on campus, Russian and Ukrainian attitudes toward Israel and Jews, Judaism and mental health, law and morality in the Talmud, JTS's rare manuscript collection, images of the divine in Kabbalah, and much more. | |
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| | ZION IN THE DIASPORA |  ONLINE | MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET | | Jews through the ages have hoped that one day the Messiah would lead them back to the Land of Israel. But, remarkably, they often spoke of their diaspora homes as “Zion" as well. Join Dr. David Kraemer to examine several textual examples of this phenomenon and to consider what it means for Jews to imagine themselves in their permanent homes far from the homeland of which they dream. | | Learn more and register → | |
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| | RETHINKING HOME AND EXILE IN ISRAEL AND AMERICA | | ONLINE | MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1:00-2:30 P.M. ET | | For both Israeli and American Jews, Israel's war with Hamas has provoked a rethinking of long-held assumptions about Israel and the Diaspora. Which can be considered a true home for Jews? Dr. Arnold Eisen will explore a variety of 20th and 21st century writings that sharpen the debate and challenge convictions that we hold dear. | | Learn more and register → | |
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| | SHARED SCRIPTURE, DIVIDED FAITHS | | ONLINE | 6 MONDAYS: FEBRUARY 5, 12, 26, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 7:30 P.M. ET | | What can the Jewish and Christian traditions of biblical commentary show us about the possibilities of overcoming mistrust and hatred through the study of sacred texts? A new online course with Dr. Robert Harris. | | Learn more and register → | |
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| | DEEPENING YOUR PERSONAL PRAYER | | ONLINE | FOUR TUESDAYS: FEBRUARY 13, 20, 27, MARCH 5, 7:00 P.M. ET | | How does a religious person learn to pray? Hint: familiarity with the prayerbook is only the beginning. Join Rabbi Guy Austrian to explore how to cultivate a spiritual and prayer life. | | Learn more and register → | |
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| The City Without Jews | | JTS | FEBRUARY 13, 2024, 7:00 PM | | Join JTS for a "cine-concert," featuring the 1924 silent film masterpiece The City Without Jews accompanied live by pianist Donald Sosin and violinist Alicia Svigals playing their original score. A talkback with the artists and Dr. David Fishman, professor of Jewish history at JTS, will follow. | |
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| Torah: What Do Tefillin Do? | | | Tefillin are a sign to remind ourselves to remain closely bound to our deepest values. Lara Rodin on Parashat Bo. | |
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