Events
Nov 2, 2023
Awe, Fear and Wonder in Science and the Hebrew Scriptures
In the Hebrew Bible, God is seen as awe-inspiring in many different texts. But the Hebrew word, yirah, can mean both “awe” and “fear.” How do we understand the link between the two?
Sep 21, 2023
Genes to Genesis: Discussion Presented by The Neighborhood
Rabbi Mitelman teams up with scientists and educators for a discussion about genetics and gene editing presented by The Neighborhood.
Sep 20, 2023
Genes to Genesis Workshop: A (Hands-on) Introduction To CRISPR-CAS9
Rabbi Mitelman teams up with scientists and educators for a hands-on CRISPR workshop.
Sep 24, 2023
Awe, Fear and Wonder in Science and the Hebrew Scriptures
In the Hebrew Bible, God is seen as awe-inspiring in many different texts. But the Hebrew word, yirah, can mean both “awe” and “fear.” How do we understand the link between the two?
Oct 10, 2023
Has Science Replaced God?
How should we look at, think about and talk about the relationship between science and religion in today’s world?
Oct 7, 2023
Intelligence, Consciousness or a Soul? Some Jewish Views on AI
How do we define “intelligence” and how do we define “artificial”? Does AI have consciousness?
Sep 9, 2023
Selichot at PJTC: The Intricacies of the Jewish Calendar Presentation by Bert Hayden
Presentation about the Jewish calendar by Bert Hayden, a navigation systems engineering specialist for the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo CA, where he analyzes the performance of GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
Aug 5, 2023
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Eikev at Westchester Reform Temple.
Aug 25, 2023
Cosmic Radiation: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Dr. Stephen Rosen gives a talk on the significance of cosmic radiation.
Jul 11 – Oct 31, 2023
Study Opportunity: Jewish Spiritual Exercises and Wellbeing
Rabbi Geoff Mitelman of Sinai and Synapses and Dr. David DeSteno of Northeastern University’s Social Emotions Lab are seeking participants to take part in a survey study on religious practices in everyday life.
Apr 30, 2023
Everything You Wanted to Know about Medications But Were Afraid to Ask
Dr. Steinman is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
Apr 29, 2023
Science Now: The Rise and Fall…and Rise…of Eugenics
What does it mean to ethically consider history and use it to better practice ethics today, tomorrow, and into the unknown digital future? T