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.
Discovery Hour Forum: Charity and Justice, Intention and Action
Which is more important — what’s in our heart, or how we impact the world? What happens when one conflicts with the other? How are Judaism and Christianity’s views similar on these ideas, and how are they different?
What Is a Human? Lecture Series: Evolution, Medicine and the Value of Human Life
These two sessions on “Evolution, Medicine and the Value of Human Life” are taught by Matthew Marin, MD and Susan Levinson, PhD.
What Is a Human? Lecture Series: Evolution, Medicine and the Value of Human Life
These two sessions on “Evolution, Medicine and the Value of Human Life” are taught by Matthew Marin, MD and Susan Levinson, PhD.
Keeping You Safe with Mr. Howard Feldmesser and Rabbi Linda Joseph
As part of Scientists in Synagogues, Bet Aviv’s own Howard Feldmesser will help us understand the technology and electronics behind the pre-screening for our safety and protection, and Rabbi Joseph will put this into the context of what Jewish texts have to teach us about safety.
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Shemot at Westchester Reform Temple.
Professor Sara Seager (MIT): “Planetary Atmospheres and the Search for Signs of Life Beyond Earth”
Congregation Beth Elohim is delighted to welcome Professor Sara Seager as our second speaker in our Science with a Schmear Series, sponsored by Scientists in Synagogues.
Judaism and Your Children’s Planet
This past May, Beth Jacob received an incredible grant from Scientists in Synagogues to explore connections between Judaism and science in a series of four programs. Join us throughout the coming year for a wonderful year of learning!
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Vayishlach at Westchester Reform Temple.
Borscht Belt on the Bimah
Come learn why humor – including Jewish humor – can have us rolling in the pews.
The Cosmos and the Covenant — Just How Special Are We?
Rabbi Mitelman gives a talk on how we situate our “specialness” within the grand scheme of the cosmos.
What Is a Human? Lecture Series: Readings from Medieval and Modern Philosophy
These two sessions on medieval and modern philosophy are taught by Erik Dreff, PhD.
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Vayetzei at Westchester Reform Temple.