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Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Join us! Virtual Institute Schedule SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Beit Midrash Bio Book Meeting Norms Walk-and-Talk
Join President Rabbi Elka Abrahamson and Educational Coordinator Tonda Case along with panelists and Wexner Heritage Program (WHP) Alumni Andria Danine Clay (St. Louis 15), Ginna Green (East Bay 10), and Joan Laguatan (San Francisco 18) for a conversation on the launch of a first-ever Jews of Color Cohort within the Wexner Heritage Program. The Wexner Foundation, in partnership with UJA-Federation of New York, aspires to advance the leadership skills
Jul 2021
Rabbi Elyse Frishman is the editor of Mishkan T’filah, the Reform movement’s prayerbook. Ordained in 1981, she served fas Rabbi of The Reform Temple of Suffern (NY) for 14 years, and then as Senior Rabbi of The Barnert Temple (Franklin Lakes, NJ) for 22 years, retiring in 2017. Her rabbinate focused on the shaping of sacred community grounded in adult study, spiritual life and service. Most recently she served on
Apr 2021
Apr 2021
Dec 2020
In 2021, “Torah Fridays” become “Leadership Torah Thursdays” with a new day, time and format. Join us for “Leading with Hope,” where we’ll explore six Leadership areas as sources of optimism and hope in these difficult times: Community: קהילה Charitable giving: צדקה Communication: דיבור Pluralism: פלורליזם Justice & Equality: צדק ושיוויון Redemption: גאולה This is an opportunity to learn beautiful Leadership Torah from leading scholars and practitioners in these fields. Each
Sep 2020
Rabbi Georgette Kennebrae is the spiritual leader of Mikvé Israel-Emanuel in Curaçao; the oldest continuously running synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. A lover of history, culture, and language, she is honored to be part of such a rich history, heritage, and future. She has a passion for co-creating sacred community and spaces which are inclusive, meaningful, and joyous. Her desire is for each and every person to feel fully seen,