Community Events
On this page we list upcoming events not run by Hill Havurah in which our community might be interested. If you have any suggestions of events we can add here, please email Alan at alan.shusterman@hillhavurah.org. Thanks.
-- Yiddish: Wanted Dead or Alive -- Monday, March 20, 1:00-2:00 pm, on Zoom
In this exciting one-session class by Yiddish historical expert Dr. Rachel Seelig, we will explore the fate of Yiddish culture since World War II. Did Yiddish culture survive after the Holocaust? Where? Who was responsible for sustaining it? And how do we understand the renewed interest in Yiddish today? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this fascinating new Melton School of Adult Jewish Education class.
For more information and to register, click here.
-- Binding Isaac: Blind Obedience vs Thoughtful Choice -- Wednesdays, March 22 & 29, 1:00-2:15 pm, on Zoom
The Binding of Isaac is one of the most famous and controversial stories in the Torah. As parents, children, and human beings, this story is at times both harrowing and confusing, often leaving us with more questions than answers. Did the binding of Isaac begin with a command or with a request? Why did Abraham not protest when he had just protested the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? In this special, two-part course we will use the biblical texts as our foundation and explore the varied commentaries that speak to this challenging moment. Join skilled Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning educator, Rabbi Michele Faudem, in this thought-provoking exploration of one of our toughest tales.
For more information and to register, click here.
-- How to Run a Passover Seder with Rahel Musleah-- Mondays, March 27th, 11:00 am, on Zoom
Join Rahel Musleah and My Jewish Learning to learn the ins and outs of the central ritual of Passover: the seder (order) according to the traditions of South Asian Jewish communities. Musleah will share Baghdadi and Bene Israel Passover traditions, foods, and melodies. Grow your confidence as you prepare to attend a seder this year, or host your own.
For more information and to register, click here.
-- The Burden & Blessing of Exile -- Mondays, April 23-24, 1:00-2:30 pm, on Zoom
Join expert Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning expert educator Lynne Lieberman on this four-part exploration of Jewish migration across land and time to shed light on how our global journey has had profound implications for our Jewish self-identity and the Jewish influences that can be felt in the communities where we’ve lived.
For more information and to register, click here.
