community learning
Upcoming Learning:
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Weekly Insights from the Me’or Eynayim with Rabbi Dr. Erin Leib Smokler
weekly insights from the me’or eynayim (the light of the eyes)
Second Semester: Wednesday, January 10 - Wednesday, May 1
12:30-1:30 PM ET on ZOOM
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Upon publication of the Me’or Eynayim, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, the Kedushat Levi, said: “This is the day we have been hoping for! We have found and seen that which our soul loves!...It is my firm hope in YHWH that everyone who examines this holy writing will say: ‘Look! This is something new!’ May it be as sweet as cool water to the tired soul.”
The Me’or Eynayim is the work of R. Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl (1730-1797), a student of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch. Like the Kedushat Levi, he played a central part in spreading Hasidism in western Ukraine. His legacy continues until this day. Come learn the weekly portion with him, and gain spiritual and emotional strength from his profound insights.
Cost:
$250
Maharat Students & Alumnae: free
*Financial assistance is available. Please contact Rachel Zorbaron
Va'Tichtov She Writes Fellowship Final Convening
Va'Tichtov: She Writes elevates Jewish women's scholarship by building a cohort of scholars and providing the skills, support, and resources necessary to produce new content. The final convening brings together the 2023-2024 on Tuesday, April 9 at 12 PM ET to present selections from their work. We're excited to be joined on the 9th by Avital Chizhik-Goldschmit, who will present the opening welcome.
This year's cohort has been coordinated by Rabbi Marianne Novak ‘19. Participants include; Dr. Guila Benchimol, Rabbi Jessica Fisher, Naima Hirsch Gelman ‘24, Rabbanit Michal Kohane ‘20, Rabbanit Sarah Segal-Katz ‘25, Yael Nitzanim, Sarah Osborne, Dani Rader, Naama Sadan, Shalhevet Schwartz, Rabbanit Myriam Ackermann Sommer ‘23, and Rivka Weitchner ‘24.
Thank you for joining us on Tuesday, April 9th!