Programs
Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil and Workshop
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a day of mourning which takes place on November 20, 2023. Our Jewish communities can commemorate TDOR to show solidarity to the transg…
Re-forming Judaism: Learning from Past Disruptions, Leading into the Future
Disruptions throughout Jewish history led to lasting change in Jewish thought and continue to inform our lives today. How can past moments of great trauma help us grapple with…
A Book Club for Rabbis – Saving Time: Discovering Life Beyond the Clock by Jenny Odell
Every other Wednesday, November 1, 15, 29, December 13; 3:00–4:00 PM ET
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Pidyon Shvuyim: A Deep Textual Exploration of “Freeing the Captive”
Jewish texts from the Bible to modern Israeli scholars address the all-too-real and painful issue of individuals taken hostage. Join Rabbi Tamara Shifrin of Kehilat Achvat Yis…
Understanding and Responding to Anti-Jewish ideas: Analysis and Strategy Briefing on the Current Situation
We are partnering with Project Shema, a training and support organization built by progressives to help our Jewish community and al…
Understanding the CCAR Ethics Code
As rabbis, we are expected to abide by the highest moral values of our Jewish tradition: personal conscience and professional integrity, honorable social relationships, and th…
When Families Disagree: Navigating Painful Conversations about Israel (A private group for parents and grandparents)
As we follow the news, worry about family and friends in Israel, and strive to lead our communities, some of us are also navigating tense and challenging family dynamics. How …
Managing in Interfaith Spaces: Strategies and Tools
This time of crisis in Israel is testing our relationships with non-Jewish clergy as well as our connections with community boards and interfaith associations. How do we inter…
How a Trauma-informed Approach Can Help Us Support Our Communities
Among the many feelings of members in our communities at this time of crisis is a deep sense of trauma. A trauma-informed approach offers insights into how we support and guid…
The “Havdalah Month”: A Cheshvan Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, October 18, 25, November 1, 8; 12:00–1:00 PM ET
What if we understood the month of Cheshvan not as a void between holidays but rather as a havdalah