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.
Jun 29, 2024
Nosh n’ Drosh: Gene Editing and Ethics: The Wonder, and the Questions it Leaves Us Wondering About
Is gene editing “playing God”? And if so, is that a bad thing?
Jun 15, 2024
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Shelach at Westchester Reform Temple.
Jun 15, 2024
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Naso at Westchester Reform Temple.
Jun 11 – 13, 2024
Shavuot Scholar-in-Residence with Dr. Natan Slifkin
Congregation Agudath Achim is excited to bring Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin as its Scholar-in-Residence for what should be a very illuminating and inspiring Shavuot as they continue their event series with Sinai and Synapses.
Jun 11 – 12, 2024
Community-Wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5784
Please join Congregation Agudas Achim for the Community-Wide Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5784 on 5-6 Sivan/11-12 June 2024!
Jun 8, 2024
In the Beginning… From the Oceans to the Earth to the High Heavens
Bet Aviv’s capstone Scientists in Synagogues event features Richard Arnold, a retired astronaut, as well as Rabbi Linda Joseph and Richard Madonna.
May 25, 2024
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Behar at Westchester Reform Temple.
May 19, 2024
How Long is Forever?
Does it matter, when we pray, whether we think of God or the universe as eternal?
May 12, 2024
Science with a Shmear: Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, Professor in MIT’s Aeronautics and Astronautics Department & an astronaut
Please join the Brotherhood and the Scientists in Synagogues Speaker Initiative as Congregation Beth Elohim hosts Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, Professor in MIT’s Aeronautics and Astronautics Department.
May 11, 2024
Vision & Religion Presented by Dr. Rosalie Reszelbach, OD, Ph.D.
As part of Shabbat morning services, Congregation Mishkan Tefila will have a discussion about vision and religion with Dr. Rosalie Reszelbach, OD, Ph.D. joined by Dr. Darren Orbach, MD, Ph.D. & Rabbi David Starr, Ph.D.
May 4 – 5, 2024
Medical Aid in Dying: Jewish and Bioethical Considerations
Join Beth Jacob Congregation as they explore the relationships between Judaism and Medical Bioethics topics, end-of-life issues, and medical aid in dying through presentation and discussion as part of Scientists in Synagogues.
May 5, 2024
Our World after October 7: How do we manage our anxiety?
Dr. Rosmarin, author of “Thriving with Anxiety,” will speak at Congregation Mishkan Tefila about managing our heightened anxiety levels and fears since October 7.