Adult Jewish Learning
Generously supported by the Elaine Belle Krasik Fund for Adult Education.
Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff
The Gefsky Community Scholar position is endowed by the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Endowment Fund of the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation.
Explore Ongoing and Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Anger and Self-Mastery in Jewish Thought
$60 for this 4-session series. Mondays at 9:30 AM, June 9 through 30. Right now, a lot of people feel angry. What does Judaism have to teach us about the power of anger? Is anger to be subdued and avoided? Or is it sometimes praiseworthy? Most importantly, when consumed by anger, what would Jewish teachings have us do?
CLE: War Ethics in the Jewish Legal Tradition
War involves a host of moral and legal dilemmas. This session will explore these issues from a Jewish perspective: How do we know when war is just? How should we deal with innocent civilians? How are Jewish legal ideals incorporated into the conduct of the IDF?
Psalms: The Poetry of the Soul
$60 for this 4-session series.
Mondays at 9:30 AM, Jul. 21 – Aug. 11
In this new course, Rabbi Schiff will delve into the exquisite literature of the book of Psalms. He will explore Psalms for times of crisis, comfort, fear, joy, and gratitude and will consider the enduring significance of the powerful psalms that have been embraced by Western civilization.
Tu B’av: Encountering the Little-Known Jewish Holiday of Love
We don’t do Valentine’s Day. We do Tu B’Av. In this session, Rabbi Schiff will discuss Tu B’Av, what it teaches us about the Jewish approach to love and the renewed importance of this day for contemporary Jews.