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.
February
6/2 – Yitro – Sam Lehman-Wilzig
13/2 – Mishpatim (Shabbat Shekalim) – Mark Okrent
20/2 – Trumah – R. Judith Edelman Green
27/2 – Tetzaveh (Shabbat Zachor) – Eran Kraus
March
6/3 – Ki Tisa (Shabbat Parah) – Naomi Leitner
13/3 – Vayakhel-Pekudi (Hachodesh) – Ilana Kraus
20/3 – Vayikra – Sally Ben-Moshe
27/3 – Tzav (Shabbat Hagadol) – Baruch Kraus
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.
Every Monday in January and February 2026
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
We’re taking a break until March.
Next Topic: What does it mean to be chosen?
Select Mondays 19:30 on Zoom
Classes in English, led by Shoshana Michael Zucker
For details, please click here to contact Shoshana by e-mail.
Classes in Hebrew
Talmud class
Babylonian Talmud Tractate Baba Batra, chapter 3.
Sundays at 19:45, with Rabbi Lionel Levy.
Participation fee: NIS 150/month
Philsophy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Wednesdays at 20:00; beginning again after Purim