Events (Page 2)

Events (Page 2)

Jan 30, 2023

Ilan Ramon Memorial Lecture

On Monday, January 30th at 8 PM, member and co-chair of Shir Hadash’s Science and Religion Program, Sharon Brown, will deliver a talk in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Colonel llan Ramon, who tragically passed away in the Space Shuttle disaster 20 years ago on February 1st, 2003. This lecture, a part of Shir Hadash’s year long exploration of science and religion, and in which Sharon’s forensics work in recovering llan Ramon’s diary will be detailed, will be presented live…
Oct 26, 2022 – Jan 11, 2023

Scientifically Grounded Judaism with Geoff Mitelman

Jewish Ideas from the Astronomical to the Microscopic Special offer: Sign up for this class and bring a friend for free! Learn more here. This course is available at a sliding scale cost of $499 (the true cost), $399 or $299. 12 Weeks (first class is October 26) Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern / 9:30-11:00 am Pacific How do we read Jewish texts in light of new scientific knowledge? How do we look at high-stakes topics — such as genetic engineering, climate change,…
Oct 24, 2022

Is AI Your Friend or Foe?

In this talk, computer scientist Dr. Julia Stoyanovich will help us shape and define the questions Midway Jewish Center hopes to encounter during their Scientists in Synagogues series.
Apr 28 – 30, 2023

Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman

Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman is the Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses, an organization that bridges the scientific and religious worlds, and is being incubated at Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. His writings about the intersection of religion and science have appeared on the homepages of several sites, including The Huffington Post, Nautilus, and Science and Religion Today. ****Please RSVP for each session using its individualized Zoom Registration Link found below each bullet point.***** Friday, April 28,…