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Tests of faith. Dramatic family dynamics. Mindfulness inspiration. Moral choices. All of this and more is couched in 19 verses in Genesis known as the Akeda, or the Binding of the Isaac. This 6-week session will take an in-depth look at this text, parsing key words and exploring iconic commentary, to discover why this passage has such a hold in our tradition. Come Rosh Hashanah, when we chant this passage, you will have a whole new understanding of this sacred story
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Tired of spending your lunch break scrolling through social media/the news/your morning inbox? What if you could use this time to get in touch with your spiritual side by exploring Torah (over Zoom) with other smart and interesting people?
Every Tuesday, Washington Hebrew’s 2239 community will dive into the week’s Torah portion, and with fresh insight and perspective, return to the workday renewed.
If you’re going to scroll during your lunch break, it doesn’t get better than Torah.
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Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity with Hebrew is necessary!
Gather to read this week’s portion together at 8:30 am Clergy-led discussion at 9:00 am
Join us in person at Temple, or join us on Zoom!
To be added to our weekly email list for Early Torah Study please email Debbie Heller
