Meaningful Jewish Living
Judaism teaches us how to live, not just what to believe. Meaningful Jewish Living, a year-long course in the foundations of Judaism transcends academic knowledge to show how Judaism is alive and celebrated in the modern world. Taught by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, Rabbi Roy Feldman, Rabbi Meyer Laniado and Rabbi Daniel and Rachel Kraus, as well as guest presenters is a comprehensive, year-long course covering major themes in Jewish law, practice and thought. Explore how a 5,500 year old religion is more relevant today than ever before.
Classes will take place on Thursdays at 8pm online with select classes taking place in-person throughout the year at 125 East 85th Street (in-person classes are at 7:30pm). or Virtual Classes, Click here to join via zoom.
5784 Course Schedule
October 19 - The Fundamentals of Judaism in One Hour
October 26 - The Jewish Lifecycle I - Birth & Baby Naming
November 2 - The Jewish Lifecycle II - Engagement & Wedding (In Person)
November 9 - The Jewish Lifecycle III – Death & Mourning
November 16 - Jewish Literacy
November 30 - Chanukah ( In person)
January 4 - Jewish Ethics I
January 11, January 18 - Kashrut I & II
January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15 - Jewish History I, II, III, IV
February 22 - American History
March 7 - Tzedakah/Chesed
March 14 - Purim
March 28 & April 4 - Shabbat I, II
April 15 - Model Seder
April 18 - Passover Workshop ( In Person)
May 2 - Yom Hashoah
May 9 - Jewish Music & Song (In Person)
May 16 - Sephardic Customs
May 23 - Ritual Items (In Person)
May 30 - Shavuot
June 6, June 20 - Blessings I & II
June 27 - Ask the Rabbi Anything Panel (In Person)