We are proud to present a rich variety of educational opportunities in an egalitarian, pluralistic setting for contemporary Jewish-Israeli learning from the perspective of the world Masorti (Conservative) Movement. Its aim is to create a commitment to continuous learning, and its courses are open to members of Hod veHadar as well as the community at large living in Kfar Saba and the surrounding Sharon region. We offer an interactive educational experience, in which lecturers present well-researched, engaging talks followed by group discussions.
English classes
Weekly Torah Portion
Friday mornings at 9:30. Led by instructors from the community. On Zoom, please contact the office for the link.
The weekly Torah portion is considered from varied perspectives, with observations about how it relates to today’s world.
July
31/7 – Eikev – Shoshana Michael-Zucker
August
7/8 – Re’eh – R Gail Shuster Bouskila
14/8 – Shoftim – Sam Lehman-Wilzig
21/8 – Ki Teitzei – R Judith Edelman-Green
28/8 – Ki Tavo – Mark Okrent
September
4/9 – Netzavim-Vayelekh – Baruch Kraus
Holiday break
18/9 – Ha’azinu – Ilan Israel
25/9 – V’Zot HaBerachah – Shoshana Michael-Zucker
Early Prophets
What happens after the book of Deuteronomy ends? In Parashat Hashavua class, we usually start over again with Bereshit. But what happens after the Israelites cross over the Jordan?
Join our learning sessions, led by Baruch Kraus, on the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings, on Zoom, where we will be discussing these books from a literary, narrative, and historical (where appropriate) approach. We will be looking at the literary motifs and themes that are threaded throughout these books. Some of the themes will include the building of the nation-state of Israel, and the development of political judicial, ritual and religious leadership.
4 August, 11 August
For more information, contact Baruch by email.
A Lily Among the Thorns?
An Exploration of The Jewish People’s Place among the Family of Nations
This series has been completed. The sourcebook may be downloaded here.
Classes in Hebrew
Mishna class
Rabbi Fabian invites you to join me on a journey of Mishnah study.
Study materials will also be available in English.
Please let him know which days and times would be most convenient for you, at 055-268-9653.
Talmud class
Babylonian Talmud Tractate Baba Batra, chapter 3 will resume in the autumn.
Sundays at 19:45, with Rabbi Lionel Levy, in the library.
Participation fee: NIS 150/month
Philsophy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
TBA