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| | WHAT IS THE TORAH, ACTUALLY? PREPARING FOR SHAVUOT |  ONLINE | MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET | | Join Dr. Benjamin Sommer for an in-depth look at what defines the distinctive genre of the Torah, where this genre comes from, how it reappears in Jewish culture over time, and what addressing these questions can teach us about Judaism. The final session in our spring series. | | Learn more and register → | |
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| | "EXPLORING KABBALAH" PODCAST | | LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE SEVEN-EPISODE SERIES | | In under two hours, Dr. Eitan Fishbane explores the history of kabbalah from the biblical roots of mysticism to the fiery passion of the Hasidic movement. | | Listen now → | |
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| | JEWISH VIRTUE ETHICS: A SYMPOSIUM | | JTS | TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 10:30 A.M.–4:30 P.M. | | Celebrate the recent publication of Jewish Virtue Ethics through explorations of Jewish approaches to virtues related to love and humility, alongside broader philosophical and disciplinary questions. | | Learn more and register → | |
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| JTS in the Berkshires Summer 2024 |  LENOX, MA | FRIDAYS, JULY 12, AUGUST 9, AND AUGUST 23, 11:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M. | | Join JTS scholars in Lenox, Massachusetts for inspiring learning on topics including memory, truth, and antisemitism. With Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Dr. Sarah Wolf, and Dr. Yitz Landes. | |
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| | WHERE DOES SHAVUOT FIT? | | Dr. David Kraemer talks about Shavuot, the "odd festival out" of the three pilgramage holidays. How does this holiday fit into our calendar and practice? | | Watch now → | |
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| | COUNTING OUT OUR FEAR | | In the Jewish calendar, the time between Passover and Shavuot is filled with anxiety. In this short video, Rabbi Jan Uhrbach details the vulnerability of the Omer period and considers ways we can strengthen ourselves during this time. | | Watch now → | |
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