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SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nMorning and Evening \nSephardic U \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York) 			\n			\nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nMorning Only \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) \nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nEvening Only \nOC Egal Nightly West Coast Minyan
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services-2/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T192125Z
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SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) 			\n			\nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York)
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
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SUMMARY:Off the Daf with Jeffrey Rubenstein: How to Read a Talmudic Story
DESCRIPTION:Join My Jewish Learning for a unique book club with a Talmud twist! \nWhether you study Talmud regularly or are new to it\, this book club is great on its own or as a supplement to Daf Yomi study. Every other month\, we will feature fiction and non-fiction selections with a Talmud theme. Sometimes the author will join us in conversation! \nSign up below to join the club to receive emails for each new book we’ll be reading as well as Zoom links to join the discussions. \nOur next guest: author Jeffrey Rubenstein. We’ll be reading How to Read a Talmudic Story and will be coming together with him on Tuesday\, May 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET. 
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/off-the-daf-with-jeffrey-rubenstein-how-to-read-a-talmudic-story/
CATEGORIES:Books,Talmud
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260421T130542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T130630Z
UID:10029530-1778590800-1778594400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Dirshuni: Ancient Texts\, New Voices
DESCRIPTION:Community Scholar Program will present a three-part series on contemporary approaches to midrash and storytelling. The program will explore how traditional interpretive methods are used to engage with present-day experiences and challenges. It will also examine how these approaches help address grief\, complexity\, and the search for meaning.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/dirshuni-ancient-texts-new-voices/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Text Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260511T115313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T115353Z
UID:10029667-1778590800-1778594400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Caring for Life: Judaism\, Ethics\, and Modern Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Education will present a two-part conversation on aging\, medical ethics\, and end-of-life care. The program will explore issues that include medical aid in dying and access to health care through Jewish ethical and textual perspectives. It will also examine how Jewish tradition addresses questions of compassion\, dignity\, and communal responsibility.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/caring-for-life-judaism-ethics-and-modern-medicine/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Values
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260504T125006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T125006Z
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SUMMARY:Get to Know the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
DESCRIPTION:Qesher will present a program on the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum and its preservation of a diplomat’s legacy during World War II. The session will explore the story of visas issued to help refugees escape Nazi persecution\, including a personal family connection. It will also examine the museum’s exhibitions\, educational work\, and broader role in commemorating this history.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/get-to-know-the-aristides-de-sousa-mendes-museum/
CATEGORIES:Jewish History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T135544Z
UID:10028348-1778599800-1778610600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Flourish: A Jewish Mindfulness Immersion and Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Jewish Spirituality presents a 12-week immersion program for Jewish communal leaders\, educators\, and professionals that integrates Jewish and Buddhist teachings and practices. The program includes step-by-step guidance\, a supportive learning community\, and the opportunity to earn Sit-Leader certification. Participants move at a deliberate pace designed to support deep study and real-life integration.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/flourish-a-jewish-mindfulness-immersion-and-certification-program/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T161500
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SUMMARY:Kaddish Minyan (Tuesdays)
DESCRIPTION:My Jewish Learning offers a place for people to come together each weekday for a few minutes of Torah teaching and a group recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish. \nTuesday’s minyan is led by a rotation of Rabbis. \nYou can sign up for reminders here.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/kaddish-minyan-with-rabbi-sari-laufer-tuesdays/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T144943Z
UID:10025845-1778630400-1778716799@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nMorning and Evening \nSephardic U \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York) 			\n			\nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nMorning Only \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) \nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nEvening Only \nOC Egal Nightly West Coast Minyan
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services-2/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20210825T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T192125Z
UID:10014699-1778662800-1778698800@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) 			\n			\nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York)
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260408T152848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152940Z
UID:10029425-1778677200-1778682600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:From Sinai to Seinfeld: Jews and Their Jokes
DESCRIPTION:Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Education will present a course on the role of humor in Jewish life and culture. The program will examine jokes as texts\, tracing their development from biblical and rabbinic sources to modern comedy. It will also explore how humor reflects changing experiences and serves as a source of connection across generations.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/from-sinai-to-seinfeld-jews-and-their-jokes/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Culture, Arts, and Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260317T122634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T123349Z
UID:10029259-1778679000-1778684400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Vienna: A City of Two Tales
DESCRIPTION:Siegal Lifelong Learning presents a class on Vienna at the turn of the twentieth century\, when rising antisemitism produced sharply different responses to the so-called “Jewish problem.” The session examines how Theodor Herzl’s vision of Zionism and Adolf Hitler’s genocidal ideology both emerged from this turbulent setting. It also reflects on what this stark divide can teach about the challenges facing Jewish life today.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/vienna-a-tale-of-two-cities/
CATEGORIES:Jewish History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260429T123254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T123254Z
UID:10029593-1778684400-1778688000@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Unexpected Jewish Home: Azerbaijan\, from the Ancient Mountain Jews to the Jewish Oil Empire and a Lasting Friendship with Israel
DESCRIPTION:Online Jewish Travel Club will present a program on Jewish life in Azerbaijan. The session will explore the history of communities from the Caucasus to Baku\, including the unique Red Village of Quba. It will also examine the blending of traditions and the relationship between different Jewish populations in the region.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/unexpected-jewish-home-azerbaijan-from-the-ancient-mountain-jews-to-the-jewish-oil-empire-and-a-lasting-friendship-with-israel/
CATEGORIES:Travel and Virtual Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
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CREATED:20220308T192441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T213425Z
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SUMMARY:ToraTeachings
DESCRIPTION:Join Or Hamidbar on Wednesdays for Torah Class with Rabbi David Lazar.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/torateachings-2/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Torah
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T161500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T165310Z
UID:10010096-1778688000-1778688900@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Kaddish Minyan with Rabbi Menachem Creditor (Wednesdays)
DESCRIPTION:My Jewish Learning offers a place for people to come together each weekday for a few minutes of Torah teaching and a group recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish. \nWednesday’s minyan is led by Rabbi Menachem Creditor. \nYou can sign up for reminders here.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/kaddish-minyan-wednesdays/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260417T115507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T115507Z
UID:10029497-1778698800-1778702400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Immigrant Voices in Color: Murals and other Art from America’s Synagogues
DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Synagogue will present a lecture by Samuel D. Gruber on the art and architecture of historic American synagogues. The session will examine how Jewish immigrants expressed identity and faith through design and imagery. It will also explore the lasting significance of these works within the American Jewish experience.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/immigrant-voices-in-color-murals-and-other-art-from-americas-synagogues/
CATEGORIES:Culture, Arts, and Film
ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Street Synagogue":MAILTO:info@walnutstreetsynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260511T115844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T115844Z
UID:10029669-1778698800-1778702400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Mothers and Midrash: Motherhood in Jewish Text and Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Education will present a program examining motherhood through biblical and rabbinic texts. The session will explore different models of motherhood through figures such as Hagar\, Hannah\, and Rachel. It will also consider how Jewish tradition understands motherhood as a biological\, emotional\, moral\, and spiritual experience.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/mothers-and-midrash-motherhood-in-jewish-text-and-tradition/
CATEGORIES:Women and Gender
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260430T153324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153531Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Mah Jongg Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Master Mah Jongg: A Beginner’s Intro to the Beloved Game \n4 Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. ET\nMay 13 – June 3 \nAll classes will be recorded and sent to registrants. \nReady to jump in and learn the game that American Jews have loved for decades? Good — because it’s not just your bubbe’s game anymore! 			\n			\nLearn the basics of mah jongg from two of the best teachers in the country: Dara Collins and Donna Kassman\, the founders of Modern Mahjong\, who have taught beginners and advanced players for years. \nAfter these four hour-long online sessions\, you’ll have a solid foundational knowledge of the game. You can review recordings of the lessons for a month after the final class session ends\, too\, to sharpen your skills. \nSo pull up a chair\, bring all of your questions (and your friends)\, and let’s learn how to play mah jongg this summer! \nAlthough your teachers recommend investing in a mah jongg tile set\, you do not need one for this course. You can learn with paper cutouts to start with. \n 
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/intro-to-mah-jongg-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Culture, Arts, and Film,Jewish Life,Jewish Women,Relationships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T115004Z
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SUMMARY:Crash Course in Basic Judaism on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:National Jewish Outreach Program will present a three-part Crash Course in Basic Judaism. The program will cover core topics including belief in God\, prayer\, Shabbat\, Jewish observance\, and sexuality. It is designed to provide a foundation for understanding the breadth and depth of Jewish life and practice.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/crash-course-in-basic-judaism-on-zoom/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20220610T154602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T144943Z
UID:10025846-1778716800-1778803199@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nMorning and Evening \nSephardic U \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York) 			\n			\nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nMorning Only \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) \nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nEvening Only \nOC Egal Nightly West Coast Minyan
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services-2/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20210825T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T192125Z
UID:10014700-1778749200-1778785200@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) 			\n			\nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York)
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260505T112343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T112343Z
UID:10029635-1778760000-1778763600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Wisdom: Rosh Chodesh Monthly Learning
DESCRIPTION:Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies will present a Rosh Chodesh gathering focused on Jewish wisdom and spirituality. The program will feature a speaker offering insights connected to the themes of the coming month. It will provide a space for learning\, reflection\, and connection.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/sacred-wisdom-rosh-chodesh-monthly-learning-7/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260101T151406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T151451Z
UID:10028441-1778761800-1778765400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Cultivating Joy\, Resiliency\, Gratitude\, & Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:Path With Heart Community presents the third and final session of a three-part course on integrating mindfulness meditation with Jewish values. This session focuses on cultivating resilience and regularly inviting joy and gratitude into daily life. The class includes guided practice\, teaching\, and time for questions\, and will be recorded for later viewing.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/cultivating-joy-resiliency-gratitude-forgiveness/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20260422T122607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T122607Z
UID:10029539-1778763600-1778767200@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:From Fanny to the Nanny The Evolution of Jewish Women in American Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Community Scholar Program will present a program on the portrayal of Jewish women in American television. The session will trace these representations from early figures such as Molly Goldberg to contemporary creators and performers. It will also include a discussion of current perspectives on Jewish storytelling in the industry.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/from-fanny-to-the-nanny-the-evolution-of-jewish-women-in-american-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Culture, Arts, and Film
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20220510T204140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T204140Z
UID:10015453-1778767200-1778767200@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Kaddish Circle
DESCRIPTION:To experience loss is to be human. Jewish spirituality offers many resources and practices to support people on the mourner’s path. Please join Rabbi Caryn Aviv for a monthly (2nd Thursday of the month) drop-in Kaddish circle where you can find community and support in your experience of mourning. \nThis virtual program is for anyone who identifies as a mourner\, whether you’ve experienced a recent loss or want to honor your memory of a loved one who died years ago. In each circle meeting\, we will explore one facet of Jewish mourning practices\, read some poetry that touches on loss\, share memories\, and say the Mourner’s Kaddish together.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/kaddish-circle/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Grief & Mourning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T161500
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
CREATED:20210707T201446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T170608Z
UID:10013165-1778774400-1778775300@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Kaddish Minyan with Rabbi Danielle Upbin (Thursdays)
DESCRIPTION:Join My Jewish learning for a short Torah teaching followed by the mourner’s Kaddish. \nThursday’s minyan is led by Rabbi Danielle Upbin.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/kaddish-minyan-with-rabbi-danielle-upbin-thursdays/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T083240
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SUMMARY:Are You There\, Readers? How Judy Blume Became a Literary Icon
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to an upcoming discussion featuring acclaimed author and journalist Mark Oppenheimer. We will be diving into his highly anticipated new biography\, JUDY BLUME: A Life\, which offers the first deeply researched portrait of the legendary literary voice behind classics such as Are You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret. \nDrawing from unprecedented access to Blume’s private papers and over 100 original interviews\, Mark will explore her revolutionary impact on literature and her journey to becoming a global icon. As a former “Beliefs” columnist for The New York Times and the creator of the Unorthodox podcast\, Mark brings a wealth of expertise to this conversation. Mark will be in conversation with Molly Tolsky\, Editorial Director\, Culture & Lifestyle at 70 Faces Media. \nMark Oppenheimer has been covering American religion for 25 years. He holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Yale\, and has taught at Stanford\, Wesleyan\, Wellesley\, NYU\, Boston College\, and Yale\, where he was the founding director of the Yale Journalism Initiative. From 2010 to 2016\, he wrote the “Beliefs” column for The New York Times\, and he has also written for publications including The New Yorker\, The Nation\, GQ\, Slate\, and many more. He created Unorthodox\, the world’s most popular podcast about Jewish life and culture\, with over 7 million downloads. More recently\, he hosted an eight-part podcast called Gatecrashers\, about the history of Jews and antisemitism at Ivy League schools. He is the author of five books\, including The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia and\, most recently\, Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/are-you-there-readers-how-judy-blume-became-a-literary-icon/
CATEGORIES:Books,Culture, Arts, and Film,Jewish Women,New York,New York - Featured
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SUMMARY:A Shared Society in Israel: Palestinian Citizens of Israel and Israel’s Democratic Future
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Rodeph Sholom will host a conversation with Mickey Gitzin\, acting CEO of the New Israel Fund\, and Dr. Nasreen Hadad Haj-Yahya of the Israel Democracy Institute. The program will examine challenges facing Palestinian citizens of Israel\, including crime\, inequality\, and government policy. It will also explore efforts to advance democracy\, equality\, and shared society.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/a-shared-society-in-israel-palestinian-citizens-of-israel-and-israels-democratic-future/
CATEGORIES:Israel,New York,New York - Featured
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SUMMARY:Sephardic Experiences of the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:Holocaust Museum LA presents a lecture series with Professor Sarah Abrevaya Stein on the impact of the Holocaust in the Sephardi communities of southeastern Europe. The program examines the histories of Salonica and Monastir through intimate family stories that illuminate broader patterns of loss and survival. A final lecture explores how World War II and the Holocaust were experienced in North Africa by Jewish refugees and local Muslim and Jewish populations.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/sephardic-experiences-of-the-holocaust/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:Holocaust
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SUMMARY:Weekday Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Hub’s partners for a weekday prayer service. Some synagogues hold morning prayer (shacharit)\, and some hold evening prayer. Please refer to the host’s website for more detailed information. \nMorning and Evening \nSephardic U \nSutton Place Synagogue (New York) 			\n			\nSim Shalom (Online Synagogue) \nMorning Only \nShomrei Torah Synagogue (California) \nTemple Beth Abraham (New Hampshire) \nB’nai Jeshurun (New York) \nEvening Only \nOC Egal Nightly West Coast Minyan
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/weekday-prayer-services-2/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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