Lifelong Learning at Touro Synagogue
Jewish Identity in a Challenging Time: Peoplehood and Zionism for Emerging Adults
A Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Katie Bauman & Special Guest Rabbi Ethan Linden of the Shalom Hartman Institute
Thursday, December 10
12:00pm at Touro Synagogue
Grant Meyer Garden Pavilion
This class will examine the current conversation about Zionism in the Jewish community, with a particular focus on how emerging adults are experiencing both the internal debate over our community’s boundaries around Zionism and the discussion that is happening in the larger society.
Rabbi Ethan Linden is the Senior Vice President and the Edward Fein Director of Wellspring at Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, where he leads our work with youth, young adults, and the professionals who work with them. Lunch will be provided!
Jewish Baking Class
with Touro Member Trish Luria
Select Sundays at Touro | 12:00pm-2:00pm
In the Touro Kitchen; Space is Limited!
Upcoming Dates: Feb 14, Mar 7, April 11
A hands-on class for anyone who would like to learn how to bake traditional Jewish treats in an approachable, uncomplicated way!
Mah Jongg Sundays: Lessons & Open Play
Select Sundays at Touro | 9:30am-12:00pm
During Yamim Yafim in the Goldring-Franco Family Library
Upcoming Dates: Feb 14, Mar 7, April 11
Drop in to any or all dates and please bring your own Mahj card if you have one! Cards will be available to beginners and those still learning.
Jewish Mysticism
with Touro Member Rabbi Gary Gerson
Monthly on Sundays | 7:00-8:30pm on Zoom
Upcoming Dates: Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, April 4
Together, we will explore the central ideas, symbols, and spiritual practices of Kabbalah: the infinite nature of God (Ein Sof), the flowing structure of the sefirot, the mystery of creation, the presence of evil, and the possibility of transformation and repair. Along the way, Rabbi Gerson, beloved Touro member and Rabbi Emeritus of Oak Park Temple in the Chicago area, will introduce carefully selected passages from classic sources, allowing participants to hear the authentic voices of the tradition and deepen your connection to its poetic and symbolic language. No prior knowledge required!
Touro Book Group: First Meeting!
Thursday, November 19
6:00-8:00pm Location Provided Upon RSVP
We will be discussing Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries by Nicholas Lemann. Please let us know if you can make it!