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.
June
July
11/7 Balak – Eran Kraus
18/7 Pinchas – Sally Ben Moshe
25/7 Matot-Masei – Ilana Kraus
August
1/8 – Devarim – Ben Novis
8/8 Ve’etkhanan – R. Judith Edelman-Green
15/8 Ekev – Ilan Israel
22/8 Re’eh – R. Gail Shuster Bouskila
29/8 Shoftim – Shoshana Michael-Zucker
September
5/9 Ki Tetze – Mark Okrent
12/9 Ki Tavo – 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.
During July and August, the class will meet every Monday evening at 19:30, on Zoom.
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
The class will begin again on 1 September 2025
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, with Rabbi Lionel Levy.
Participation fee: TBA