1st Session (11/9/26) of Are you there, IKAR? It’s me, God! w/ Rabbis Silver and Panitz

1st session (11/8/26) This drop-in class is open to anyone who wants to explore the subject of our aging, with the aim of creating community as we turn towards this largely uncharted terrain. Prior to every meeting you will be emailed a poem in English which will serve as a springboard for practical exercises and meaningful conversations that incorporate our tradition’s wisdom and our own. Together we will set new goals for approaching our aging with humor, insight, purpose and grace. Recommended age 55+.

We must never, ever doubt that a better future is possible. Haye Sarah 5787 – November 7, 2026

1st Session 11/4/26 With a focus on Shabbat morning liturgy, this class will help folks gain familiarity with the words and melodies that we sing each Saturday morning. No Hebrew skills? We’ve got you covered: prayers will be presented in English transliteration. No musical skills? No worries: we’ll teach the melodies note by note. At the end of this class, you’ll be confidently belting out all the greatest hits.

As Israel navigates an uncertain political moment, the question of who belongs—and who gets to shape the country’s future—is deeply consequential. Through an exploration of Israel’s political landscape and the ancient story of Isaac and Yishmael, we consider the dangers of zero-sum thinking and what it might take to imagine a shared future for Jews and Arabs in Israel.