Jewish Learning

9 Ways to Jumpstart Your Jewish Learning

Chris Harrison

Rabbi Julie Zupan

June 13, 2019

Whether you’re interested in conversion, studying with your partner, or just want to learn more about Judaism, taking an Introduction to Judaism course can be a transformative experience. If you’ve already signed up for an Introduction to Judaism course, congratulations on advancing your Jewish learning.

Ten Minutes of Torah

Learning

March 18, 2019

Sh'mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

How Trope Strengthens Our Connections to Torah

Cantor David Reinwald

October 1, 2018

In Parashat B'reishit, we are introduced to “text painting,” a basic method of trope that uses melody directly connected to the meaning of the words.

little girls looking at open Torah scroll

Torah Study

Which part of the Torah portion is chanted on Shabbat each week?

Rabbi Julie Zupan

September 5, 2018

Is there a suggested part of the parashah to chant each week?

Large VOTE sign hanging on a chain link fence with an arrow pointing toward polling place

Jewish Learning

I Ran for a Seat on My Local School Board... While I Was Still in High School

Caleb Herbst

April 25, 2018

When my term as youth group president ended, I was not ready to stop my social action and community building efforts, so I decided to run for the local board of education.