Rabbi Ed Feld Discusses “The Book of Revolutions: The Battles of Priests, Prophets, and Kings That Birthed the Torah”

REGISTER The Torah is truly the Book of Revolutions, born from a military coup (the Northern Israelite revolution), the aftermath of an assassination and regency (a Judean revolution), and a quiet but radical revolution effected by outsiders whose ideas proved persuasive (Babylonian exile). Emerging from each of these were three key legal codes—the Covenant Code…

CRS Outings: Tzedek Box Exhibit at HUC-JIR

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REGISTER Join Cantor De Lowe for a tour of the "Tzedek Box" exhibit at the Heller Musuem at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion. A new ceremonial object, the…

Personal and Spiritual Pathways Through the Psalms

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REGISTER Join Rabbi Jacqueline Koch Ellenson for a monthly personal and spiritual encounter with The Book of Psalms, or Tehillim, an ancient book with eternal and contemporary meaning. This text…

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A Gay Reading of Joseph: Seeing Ourselves in His Story with Cantor Stefano Iacono

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REGISTER As we look at Parashat Mikeitz through the lens of queer eyes, Cantor Iacono shows us how we may develop a personal lens for reading ourselves in these texts. To ensure his own rise to power, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, predicting years of prosperity followed by years of famine. In this two-session course, we…

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Hebrew Basics 102 — Spring 2023

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EMAIL EVENTS@CRSNYC.ORG TO REGISTER  In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn elements of Hebrew language through central pieces of the Shabbat morning prayer service. Our work will both help with comprehension as well as participation in Shabbat services. This class…

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Hebrew Basics 101

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REGISTER Learn how to read in this 8-week introductory course.  We will start at the very beginning, learning the letters and vowels and the mechanics of reading. At the end of the class, students will be fully able to read in Hebrew! The online course will be taught by Melissa De Lowe, founder of Urban Lion…

Women in Diplomacy

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REGISTER Join AJC New York for a special luncheon to celebrate Women’s History Month and the important work of our female diplomatic partners. This program will feature a panel discussion with female diplomats about their experiences and careers as women in the foreign service and the diplomatic corps. A kosher luncheon will be served.  …