Here you can find information about all of the classes, lectures and seminars — both what we have done in the past, and what events are upcoming.
Mar 10, 2016
Is Relativity Jewish? Looking at Einstein’s Jewish Science
As part of the 92nd St. Y’s “7 Days of Genius Festival,” join us for a conversation with Professor Steven Gimbel, author of Einstein’s Jewish Science to discuss how Judaism influenced Einstein’s unique brand of genius and what his life means for a larger conversation about where science and religion can meet.
Sep 20, 2015
Left Brain, Right Brain: Bringing Science and Religion Together
What’s the relationship between science and religion? How do we talk about their interaction?
Jul 31, 2015
Apply now for the 2015-2017 Sinai and Synapses Fellowship!
Do you want to learn from some of the top scientists, theologians and thinkers in the world? Then apply here for the 2015-2017 Sinai and Synapses Fellowship!
Mar 13, 2015
Perceptions: Science & Religious Communities
A day-long national conference that will bring together leaders in science and religion to foster dialogue between scientific and religious communities, and to plan a course for future conversation.
Mar 7, 2015
The Genius of Good and Evil
It’s easy to identify history’s evil geniuses—the Hitlers and Stalins—but who are the moral geniuses among us? And what does it take to be one?
Jan 20, 2015
Are We Real When We Are Online?
A rabbi, a priest, and a Harvard Social Media Researcher walk into an online chat room…
Dec 9, 2014
Finding Needles of Widsom in Haystacks of Information: Judaism & Technology in the Digital Age
In partnership with JVillage Network, join us for an engaging webinar where you will discover how our data-rich society can help us better understand ourselves and how we can more effectively connect with one another.
Nov 2 – 23, 2014
It’s About Time
What is the nature of time? How does Judaism understand and help us mark our days, weeks and years? Join us for this three-week course at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester.
Oct 27, 2014
ELI Talks: An Evening of Talks About Judaism and Science
In partnership with ELI Talks and The John Templeton Foundation, join us to hear three short talks on the interaction of Judaism and science from three outstanding speakers.
Oct 17, 2014
The Strange Nature of Time
What is the nature of time? How does Judaism understand and help us mark our days, weeks and years? Join us at Temple Emeth for the Rabbi Joshua Trachtenberg Memorial Lecture and Dinner.
Apr 8, 2014
The Science of the Yetzer Hara
Part of Temple Concord’s Scholar Series, exploring the ways our baser impulses get us into trouble — and how we can overcome them.
Mar 28 – 29, 2014
Happiness, Science and Judaism
How does the science of happiness link to Jewish texts and Jewish tradition? Come join us for a Scholar-in-Residence weekend to learn more!