(October 7, 2026 – April 14, 2027)

9:30 – 10:35 am: Temple Scholars with Rabbi David

The Choosing People

Community and Meaning in an Age of Individualism. Together we will investigate our moral, spiritual and communal choices as modern Jews and challenge ourselves to reflect on classical categories of Jewish meaning, belonging, and obligation with new eyes. Join us for our pluralistic, intellectually rigorous, and spiritually renewing year of study as we explore Jewish classical texts and their relevance to our lives.

Crisis and Dealing with Crisis in Jewish Tradition

Living in the unknown challenges us deeply. How can we gain strength and nourishment during this time? We will explore Jewish tradition for what it means to find faith while sitting in the darkness as we rethink the core moral principles that define us as individuals and society. Our challenge moving forward is to overcome the aftermath of October 7th while redefining our lives in light of the moral lessons we have learned.

10:50 – 11:55 am: Temple Scholars with Rabbi Matt

Exploring What Makes Music Jewish

Have you ever listened to a piece of music and known there was something very Jewish about it, but couldn’t quite put your finger on how? If so, join Rabbi Matt on Wednesdays from 10:50 am to noon for a deep dive into the world of Jewish music as we attempt to answer the question: What makes music Jewish? To tackle this massive question, we will listen to and analyze music spanning centuries, both religious/liturgical and secular, and we’ll wade into every genre to determine whether we can find the Jewish soul in every Jewish song. All are welcome.

*Temple Scholars is also available to join via Zoom