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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-2/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T192125Z
UID:10014482-1756803600-1756839600@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/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T140216Z
UID:10022943-1756814400-1756818000@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:The Orchard Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies presents The Orchard Sessions for 2025–2026\, offering weekly text-based learning for students of all levels. This fall’s series follows the Jewish calendar\, beginning with Elul\, moving through the High Holidays and Sukkot\, and concluding with explorations of Bereshit.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/the-orchard-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Text Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250820T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T210430Z
UID:10022968-1756814400-1756818000@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Tractates Avodah Zarah and Horayot Completion Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join My Jewish Learning to celebrate the completion of these tractates of Talmud study: \nTractate Avodah Zarah on Tuesday\, Sept. 2\, 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT  \nTractate Horayot on Monday\, Sept. 15\, 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT \n \n\n\nWe’ll be joined by Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter\, Dr. Sara Ronis and Rabbi Elliot Goldberg as we take a look back at these tractates and celebrate their completion in the Daf Yomi cycle. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for BOTH events\, reminder emails and notifications for future siyyumim.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/tractates-avodah-zarah-horayot-completion-celebrations/
CATEGORIES:Talmud,Text Study
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250811T131313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T131313Z
UID:10022934-1756816200-1756821600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Advanced Level 1 Hebrew Reading and High Holiday Prep with Florence Wiener
DESCRIPTION:The National Jewish Outreach Program presents a four-session Hebrew program designed to improve reading skills and prepare participants to read High Holiday prayers. Intended for those who already know the Hebrew letters and vowels\, the course builds on prior beginner-level knowledge. Students will strengthen their abilities to follow prayer books during the High Holidays and be ready for a Level II Hebrew course.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/advanced-level-1-hebrew-reading-and-high-holiday-prep-with-florence-wiener/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250813T135734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T135734Z
UID:10022942-1756818000-1756821600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs
DESCRIPTION:Orange County Community Scholar Program presents a conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs\, president of the Union for Reform Judaism\, reflecting on his journey from Tustin\, California\, to leading a movement representing over two million Jews across North America. He will share insights from decades of spiritual leadership\, social activism\, and global engagement on the challenges and opportunities facing contemporary Jewish life.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/leading-with-purpose-a-conversation-with-rabbi-rick-jacobs/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250825T144825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T144825Z
UID:10023029-1756825200-1756830600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Southern Discomfort: A Personal Journey of the Jews of the South (USA)
DESCRIPTION:Qesher presents a talk tracing more than three centuries of Jewish life in the American South across thirteen states. From early Sephardic settlers to later Eastern European immigrants\, the session highlights stories of adaptation\, resilience\, and contribution to Southern culture through commerce\, cuisine\, music\, and civil rights. Drawing on work with the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans\, the speaker also weaves in personal perspective as a Southern Jew.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/southern-discomfort-a-personal-journey-of-the-jews-of-the-south-usa/
CATEGORIES:Travel and Virtual Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250807T132337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T132453Z
UID:10022926-1756827000-1756832400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Fire and Flow: Creativity and Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Jewish Spirituality presents Fire and Flow: Creativity and Mindfulness\, a yearlong program exploring the intersection of artistic expression and spiritual practice. Rooted in the belief that each person holds an innate creative spark\, the course invites participants to engage in writing\, visual art\, ritual\, and prayer as pathways to presence and connection. Emphasizing process over product\, the program fosters reflection\, mindful living\, and deeper engagement with Judaism both individually and in community.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/fire-and-flow-creativity-and-mindfulness/
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T203000
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CREATED:20250827T134437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T134437Z
UID:10023044-1756839600-1756845000@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Second Temple Period: From Temple Judaism to Rabbinic Judaism
DESCRIPTION:The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies presents a course on the historical roots of modern Judaism\, focusing on the transformations of the Second Temple period. The program will explore the canonization of the Bible\, insights from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Apocrypha\, and the rivalries between Pharisees\, Sadducees\, and other sects. Participants will also consider when Jews began to observe Torah law and how these developments paved the way for the emergence of Rabbinic tradition.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/second-temple-period-from-temple-judaism-to-rabbinic-judaism/
CATEGORIES:Jewish History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20220610T154602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T144943Z
UID:10025629-1756857600-1756943999@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-2/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20210825T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T192125Z
UID:10014483-1756890000-1756926000@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/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250814T130419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T130419Z
UID:10022946-1756897200-1756900800@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Radical Roots of Religion — Free Sample Class
DESCRIPTION:Kabbalah Experience presents Radical Roots of Religion\, a study of Rabbi Shapiro’s book “Judaism without Tribalism\,” exploring how traditional religious tools can address the dangers of tribalism. Classes are offered in person and via Zoom\, with free one-hour introductory sessions available.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/radical-roots-of-religion-free-sample-class/
CATEGORIES:Kabbalah, Mysticism and Hasidut
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250829T135511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T135511Z
UID:10023099-1756900800-1756904400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Theodore Fried (1902-1980): In Hiding and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Fritz Ascher Society for Persecuted\, Ostracized and Banned Art presents a program on the life and work of Hungarian Jewish artist Theodore Fried (1902–1980). Educated at the Budapest Academy of Fine Arts\, Fried moved to Vienna in 1924 and Paris in 1925\, where he held his first solo exhibition in 1928 and participated in major shows across Europe before his work was denounced as “degenerate” by the Nazis in 1933. He later fled to the United States\, where he continued his career\, and today his collection is housed at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa\, Oklahoma.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/theodore-fried-1902-1980-in-hiding-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Culture, Arts, and Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250827T135111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T135231Z
UID:10023045-1756904400-1756909800@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:The Mavens: the Pulpit\, the Pen\, and the Podcast
DESCRIPTION:The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Education presents a three-session course\, The Mavens: the Pulpit\, the Pen\, and the Podcast. The program will explore Jewish advice-givers across generations\, from the immigrant struggles reflected in the Yiddish “Bintel Brief\,” to the mainstream cultural influence of Ann Landers and Dear Abby\, to modern voices like Dr. Ruth Westheimer\, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach\, and Esther Perel. Through humor\, history\, and real-life dilemmas\, the course examines how advice columns and public voices have shaped Jewish identity\, values\, and culture.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/the-mavens-the-pulpit-the-pen-and-the-podcast/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Values
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20220308T192441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T213425Z
UID:10015322-1756915200-1756915200@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:ToraTeachings
DESCRIPTION:Join Or Hamidbar on Wednesdays for Torah Class with Rabbi David Lazar.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/torateachings-2/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Torah
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T161500
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20201202T201806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T165310Z
UID:10010060-1756915200-1756916100@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/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250827T135653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T135744Z
UID:10023048-1756926000-1756929600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Israel in the Headlines: Fighting Back on the Media Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Education presents Israel in the Headlines: Fighting Back on the Media Battlefield\, a three-part workshop series led by HonestReporting’s executive team. Sessions will explore how today’s media ecosystem shapes global narratives about Israel\, examine recurring patterns of bias and double standards in news coverage\, and offer practical strategies for effective advocacy on social media. Taught by seasoned media professionals\, the course provides tools to better understand and respond to the challenges Israel faces in the public sphere.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/israel-in-the-headlines-fighting-back-on-the-media-battlefield/2025-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T201500
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250829T141201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T141234Z
UID:10023100-1756926000-1756930500@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Open Siddur Project — Sharing the many rich forms of Jewish prayers and religious text
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Study Center presents a program on the Open Siddur Project\, a volunteer-driven\, non-profit initiative launched in 2009 to digitize and preserve Jewish prayers\, liturgies\, and related works across eras\, regions\, and languages. The project provides openly licensed texts\, tools\, and resources to support adaptive reuse in siddurim (prayerbooks) and other devotional practices. Its mission is to empower personal autonomy\, preserve diverse customs\, and foster vitality and openness in Jewish religious culture.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/open-siddur-project-sharing-the-many-rich-forms-of-jewish-prayers-and-religious-text/
CATEGORIES:Text Study
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250814T130909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T130909Z
UID:10022947-1756926000-1756931400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Discovering Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Rodeph Sholom offers a two-semester survey course introducing Judaism and Jewish life. Topics include holidays\, lifecycles\, theology\, sacred texts\, history\, and personal practices\, providing a strong foundation for further learning. Each class features teaching by a member of the clergy\, opportunities for questions and reflection\, and time to connect with fellow students.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/discovering-judaism/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,New York,New York - Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250731T134718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T134718Z
UID:10022905-1756927800-1756931400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:CCAR Press Speaker Series: 'Unfolding: A High Holy Day Companion'
DESCRIPTION:CCAR Press presents a celebration of the release of “Unfolding: A High Holy Day Companion” by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar. The book offers meditations and reflections to guide readers through the spiritual journey from Tishah B’Av to Yom Kippur. The event will feature a conversation between Rabbi Kedar and Rabbi Zoë Klein\, author of “Candle\, Feather\, Wooden Spoon: New Jewish Stories.”
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/ccar-press-speaker-series-unfolding-a-high-holy-day-companion/
CATEGORIES:Books
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20220610T154602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T144943Z
UID:10025630-1756944000-1757030399@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-2/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20210825T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T192125Z
UID:10014484-1756976400-1757012400@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/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Prayer Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250819T133756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T133756Z
UID:10022958-1756985400-1756996200@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Daytime Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Rodeph Sholom invites players for open Mah Jongg games hosted by members on Thursdays. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome\, though participants should be able to play independently\, and everyone is asked to bring a 2025 Mah Jongg card. Drinks and snacks are provided in a nut-free environment\, and those new to the game can sign up for a separate monthly class.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/daytime-mah-jongg/
CATEGORIES:New York,New York - Featured
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T141500
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250829T143620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T143714Z
UID:10023102-1756990800-1756995300@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Jewish Wisdom on Aging
DESCRIPTION:The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies presents a three-week online series with Rabbi Rachel Hersh on Jewish perspectives on aging. Each session combines Jewish text study with discussion of contemporary questions about vitality\, wisdom\, and mortality as we grow older. Topics include the examples of biblical ancestors\, rabbinic views on aging\, and guidance for approaching life’s final chapter with mindfulness and gratitude.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/jewish-wisdom-on-aging/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Jewish Values
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250829T144840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T144840Z
UID:10023108-1756998000-1757001600@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:Jewish History Tours: Travel to Morocco
DESCRIPTION:Qesher presents a program on the Jewish heritage of Morocco\, home to one of the oldest Diaspora communities with a history spanning more than 2\,000 years. The session will highlight the influences of Berber\, Andalusian\, and Arab traditions that shaped Moroccan Jewish identity. Participants will also take a virtual tour of key sites\, including Casablanca\, Marrakech\, Essaouira\, and Fés\, to explore the community’s enduring legacy.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/jewish-history-tours-travel-to-morocco/
CATEGORIES:Travel and Virtual Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T030837
CREATED:20250814T132407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T132522Z
UID:10022948-1756999800-1757003400@www.myjewishlearning.com
SUMMARY:From Pickles to Prada: 150 Years on the Lower East Side
DESCRIPTION:Orange County Community Scholar Program presents a four-part series tracing over 150 years of transformation in New York’s Lower East Side. Once a hub of pushcarts\, pickled herring\, and Yiddish theatre\, the neighborhood has evolved into a center of boutique fashion\, fusion cuisine\, and cultural innovation. Through images\, stories\, and commentary\, the series will explore entertainment\, food\, shopping\, and social life\, with each session focusing on a different facet of this historic district’s evolution.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/from-pickles-to-prada-150-years-on-the-lower-east-side/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Jewish History,New York,New York - Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000
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SUMMARY:Valley Bread Midrash: Exploring and Expanding Torah in Chevruta with Challah
DESCRIPTION:Valley Beit Midrash presents a program with Rabbi Vanessa Harper on the connections between challah and Torah. Drawing from her book “Loaves of Torah: Exploring the Jewish Year through Challah\,” she explores challah as a spiritually significant medium for teaching and interpreting Jewish texts. Participants will learn about challah’s history\, its intersections with Torah\, and gain inspiration for their own creative approaches to Jewish study.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/valley-bread-midrash-exploring-and-expanding-torah-in-chevruta-with-challah/
CATEGORIES:Torah
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SUMMARY:Evening Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Congregation Rodeph Sholom offers monthly open Mah Jongg play hosted by congregants\, with space limited to 32 players. Both beginners and experienced participants are welcome\, though this is not a class\, and everyone is asked to bring a 2025 Mah Jongg card. Drinks and snacks are provided in a nut-free environment\, and separate monthly classes are available for those new to the game.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/evening-mah-jongg/
CATEGORIES:New York,New York - Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
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SUMMARY:How to Capture Your Family Story with Danielle Dardashti
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it feel good to capture your family history in a way that will allow future generations to enjoy stories from their past?\nIn this four-week course from My Jewish Learning\, award-winning storyteller Danielle Dardashti will provide you with an easy-to-use roadmap for creating a family story time capsule. \nShe will help you prepare to interview family members and put together a specific plan for recording\, transcribing\, storing\, organizing\, sharing and preserving your family stories. \nIf you aren’t technologically skilled at this sort of thing\, don’t worry — Danielle is used to helping storytellers of all kinds! And you will get to keep the recordings of class\, so you can review them as many times as you’d like. \nYou’ll leave the course with enough material to mold into all kinds of projects\, from scrapbooks to albums to podcasts.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/how-to-capture-your-family-story-with-danielle-dardashti/
CATEGORIES:Genealogy,Jewish Life,Relationships
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Frontiers: Jewish Diaspora\, Identity\, and Survival on the Asian Continent
DESCRIPTION:The Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies presents a three-part online series exploring the little-known histories of Jews across the Asian continent. The program will trace Jewish life in China\, India\, and Southeast Asia\, examining how communities developed distinctive identities through minimal antisemitism and deep engagement with surrounding cultures. Sessions will also consider encounters between Jewish groups\, the role of Baghdadi Jews in assisting Holocaust refugees in Shanghai\, and the postcolonial migration of Asian Jews to Israel\, highlighting their struggles for recognition and integration.
URL:https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-hub/forgotten-frontiers-jewish-diaspora-identity-and-survival-on-the-asian-continent/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Jewish History
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