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 from varied perspectives, with observations about how it relates to today’s world.
December
6/12 Vayetzei – Gail Shuster-Bouskila
13/12 Vayishlach – Naomi Graetz
20/12 Vayeishev – Naomi Leitner
27/12 Miketz – Judith Edelman-Green
January
3.1 Vayigash – Gail Shuster Bouskila
10.1 Vayechi – Ilan Israel
17.1 Shemot – Baruch Kraus
24.1 Va’eira – Shoshana Michael-Zucker
31.1 Bo – Eran Kraus
February
7.2 Beshalach – Naomi Leitner
14.2 Yitro – Chaim Fischgrund
21.2 Mishpatim – Ilana Kraus
28.2 Terumah – Sally Ben Moshe
March
7.3 Tetzaveh-Zachor – Sam Lehman-Wilzig
14.3 PURIM No class
21.3 Vayakhel-Parah – Shoshana Michael-Zucker
28.3 Pekudei-Hahodesh – Judith Edelman-Green
A Lily Among the Thorns?
An Exploration of The Jewish People’s Place among the Family of Nations
Topic 1
The “Aleinu” prayer: Particularism and universal in liturgical history and current practice.
Alternate Mondays, starting January 6 and January 23. Dates later in the year, to be announced.
Classes in English, on Zoom, 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 2.
Sundays at 19:45, downstairs with Rabbi Lionel Levy.
Participation fee: TBA
Bar/Bat Mitzvah for adults
Starting on 20 December, 11:00-12:30
This class will be conducted in Hebrew.
Check here for details or contact Rabbi Judith Edelman-Green 0548074937, judithedelmangreen14@gmail.com