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— Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, “On Prayer”
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— Hillel
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IKAR is a Jewish community rooted in ancient wisdom and inspired by the moral mandate to build a more just and loving world. We are dedicated to reimagining Jewish life through deep relationships and shared values, intellectual and spiritual curiosity, piety and irreverence, joy and defiant hope.

Recordings

For the Love of Learning 5786

1 week ago • Dec 2, 2025

12.3.25 – For the Love of Learning 5786 – On SUFFERING: The Outer Limits of Our Understanding – Rabbi Sharon Brous

By: Rabbi Sharon Brous

For the Love of Learning 5786

2 weeks ago • Nov 25, 2025

11.28.25 – For the Love of Learning 5786 – On WORDS: And Their Power to Hurt and Heal – Rabbi Sharon Brous

By: Rabbi Sharon Brous

For the Love of Learning 5786

3 weeks ago • Nov 18, 2025

11.18.25 – For the Love of Learning 5786 – On RELATIONSHIP: The Aching Vulnerability of True Love – Rabbi Sharon Brous

By: Rabbi Sharon Brous

Adult Learning