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.
October
25/10 B’reisheet – Shoshana Michael-Zucker
November
1/11 Noach – Sally Ben Moshe
8/11 Lech Lecha – Ilan Israel
15/11 Vayera – Sam Lehman-Wilzig
22/11 Chayei Sarah – Ben Novis
29/11 Toldot – Eran Kraus
December
6/12 Vayetzei – Gail Shuster-Bouskila
13/12 Vayishlach – Naomi Graetz
20/12 Vayeishev – Naomi Leitner
27/12 Miketz – Judith Edelman-Green
“Therefore, Choose Life!” (Deuteronomy 30:19)
A course on Death and Dying with Rabbi Judith Edelman-Green
Tuesday mornings (17 Sept. through 29 Oct. 2024), from 10:30-12:30, in the synagogue
Cost: NIS 200 for members, NIS 300 for non-members for entire course.
Please register by sending a message on this contact form and click here to pay.
We will use texts, articles, cartoons, art, music, discussion and creative means to have a deep look at this unspoken/taboo topic.
For additional details.
Old-New Psalms
- September 9: Psalm 27, the psalm of Elul and the High Holiday season
- September 23: Psalm 47, recited before the shofar blowing
- October 14: Psalm 115 (part of Hallel, in preparation for Sukkot)
- October 28: Psalm 23
- November 25: Psalm 92 (for the Sabbath)
- December 9: Psalm 48 (for Mondays)
- December 23: Psalm 116 (part of Hallel, in preparation for Hannukah)
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.
Classes will resume on 4 Nov. 2024. Sundays at 19:45, in the library with Rabbi Lionel Levy.
Participation fee: TBA
Bible class on Second Kings
with Rabbi Tzvika Graetz.
This series has been completed.
Previous classes may be viewed on YouTube.