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.
April
May
June
A Lily Among the Thorns?
An Exploration of The Jewish People’s Place among the Family of Nations
Topics
The “Aleinu” prayer: Particularism and universalism in liturgical history and current practice
Universalism, particularism and chosen brothers in Genesis
Noahide laws
“Pour out Your wrath” vs. Psalm 117 at the Seder
Blessings for reading & learning Torah
Each topic may continue for several sessions.
Select Mondays, January 6, 23, 27. February 24, March 10, 24; April 7, 21; 5, 19 May.
Classes in English, on Zoom, led by Shoshana Michael Zucker
For details, please click here to contact Shoshana by e-mail.
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. The sessions will take place on alternative Monday evenings at 19:30. The first session will take place on March 17, and then we will decide together on future dates and if we want to make any changes.
For more information, contact Baruch by email.
Classes in Hebrew
Talmud class
Babylonian Talmud Tractate Baba Batra, chapter 2.
Sundays at 19:45, 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 by email.