Events (Page 19)
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.
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!
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.
Feb 7, 2014
The Role of Religion in a Scientific Age
An interactive Q&A session following Friday night services, focusing on the way science has changed the religious outlook for Reform Jews.
Oct 31, 2013
Go With the “Flow”: Finding and Creating Joy and Happiness
The fifth session of a five-week class at Woodlands Community Temple in White Plains, NY, as this class looks at what truly makes us happy, and how we can find more joy and fulfillment in life.
Oct 17, 2013
There Are Places I Remember: How Memory Works (and How It Doesn’t)
The third session of a five-week class at Woodlands Community Temple, White Plains, NY, as this class focuses on the way memory works and how it shapes our sense of identity.
Oct 10, 2013
Who Do You Think You Are? Awareness, Consciousness and the Construction of the “Self”
The second session of a five-week class at Woodlands Community Temple in White Plains, NY, exploring the nature of intentionality, awareness and consciousness.
Oct 23, 2013
Who’s in Charge Here? How We Make Choices
The fourth session of a five-week class at Central Synagogue in New York City, as this class looks at the way we make decisions, why we often do so poorly, and how we can do better.