A Shared Fate: The Jewish Story

The Sunday Morning Learning curriculum is for the novice student in Judaism, the advanced, and everyone in between. The topics focus on the most profound building blocks of Judaism, and the conversation will reflect the scope of Jewish learning throughout the centuries. Jewish life has never been dull, and these Limud Sunday Morning conversations will showcase it in all its intensity...from independence to slavery, trauma to redemption.  As we continue our journey through Judaism’s timeless wisdom, we turn our attention to the historical narrative of the Jewish People. This will bring us to the modern day and a discussion of American Judaism in the 21st Century.

Please consider registering for the entire quad (4 Sunday Morning Sessions). You may attend our Sunday Morning Learning program in person or virtually. All sessions are at 10:00 am.

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Sunday, April 10
From Creation to Enlightenment: The Crucible of Jewish History
We begin Quad 4 (April/May/June) with a survey of Jewish history. Though clearly not exhaustive, we will examine some of the key themes and events that have defined Jewish history. In so doing, we will try to arrive at a deeper understanding of the current moment through the lens of the Jewish narrative and historical events. Click here for class texts.

Sunday, April 24
Out of Destruction: the Shoah
As we arrive to modern Jewish history, the Shoah (Holocaust) must occupy a central place in any conversation. Though it does not define the Jewish People, the Shoah is unparalleled in its scope and tragedy. We will focus on several of the key events and themes. In a time of growing antisemitism once again, we must always reacquaint ourselves with the circumstances and the lessons of the Shoah, perhaps the greatest crime in the history of humanity.  

Sunday, May 1
Rebirth: Israel and Zionism
Me’Shoah let’kuma / From the Shoah to Creation. In just a few years, the Jewish People went from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of triumph, from the Holocaust to the creation of the Jewish State. How did the Zionist movement lay the groundwork for such a modern-day miracle, and how has Israel fared in her first 75 years? 

Sunday, May 15 (CANCELED)
Al Kol Eileh: Modern Women Pioneers
Join Beth Schafer as we dive into the topic of modern female pioneers, those who were instrumental in enabling us to reach this day, whether in Israel or the Diaspora. Trailblazers such as Betty Friedan, RBG, Emma Lazarus, Golda Meir and Regina Jonas join the list of countless others who battled for justice, equality, and peace. Did a common thread unite these warriors? What insights can we glean from their storied lives? 

Sunday, May 29 (CANCELED)
Moving Forward: The Changing Jewish Landscape
We arrive in the present day. We see how the thriving American Jewish landscape has unfolded and continues to unfold in the most dynamic of ways. In a time of rising intermarriage and assimilation, how has the Jewish chain of tradition fared? Are the boundaries between the primary Jewish denominations still holding strong? What does the future look like for the American, Jewish diaspora, the most successful one the world has ever seen?