In Solomon’s Temple: The Wisdom and Vitality of Solomon Schechter
May 8, 2013 By Arnold M. Eisen | Video Lecture
A special opportunity to study with Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen as he delves into the enduring wisdom and vitality of the legendary Dr. Solomon Schechter, rabbinic scholar and president of JTS from 1902 to 1915. Learn the core works of Dr. Schechter’s ideology in their 19th-century context, and explore their continuing importance to 21st-century Judaism.
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Beyond the Four Questions: Creating Fun and Meaningful Seders for Children
Mar 19, 2013 By Deborah Miller | Video Lecture | Pesah
Ever wonder how to make the seder fun and meaningful for youth and children? Join Dr. Deborah Miller as she explores the rich educational structure of the seder while giving practical tips and advice on how to keep children ages 0 to 15 engaged in this powerful ritual.
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“Truthiness” in the Bible
Feb 7, 2013 By Robert Harris | Video Lecture
What the Bible Means, What it Meant, and Why the Difference Matters: A recorded live stream lunch and learn
Finding Meaning in the Festival of Lights
Dec 11, 2012 By Daniel Nevins | Video Lecture | Hanukkah
The days are getting shorter. The sky is getting darker. Many cultures celebrate to light up this dark part of the year. Judaism follows this with Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights. But some have a hard time finding meaning in the traditional stories and rituals of Hanukkah, so Rabbi Daniel Nevins has delivered a Lunch and Learn about how to find meaning in Hanukkah.
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