Events (Page 4)
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
May 9, 2023
Evolution, Morality and Law: Why We Need More Than ‘Love Your Neighbor As Yourself’
How can evolution by natural selection can help us understand the roots of morality?
Apr 15, 2023
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Shmini at Westchester Reform Temple.
Apr 16, 2023
Did COVID Change the Rules?
Join Alan I. Leshner, Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz, and Dr. Marni Hall for a discussion of how COVID changed scientific practices across a variety of disciplines.
May 7, 2023
Unraveling the Wonders of the Human Brain
Prof. Liad Mudrik, a cognitive neuroscientist, describes the wonders of the human brain: its structure, the way it functions, and how it gives rise to our mental world.
May 21, 2023
How God Works with David DeSteno
Renowned research psychologist David DeSteno reveals how numerous religious practices from around the world improve emotional and physical health.
Mar 19, 2023
Archaeology and Torah
Ever wonder what daily life was like for the ancient Israelites?
Mar 10 – 11, 2023
Scientifically Grounded Judaism at Congregation Bet Ha’am with Rabbi Geoff Mitelman
Congregation Bet Ha’am will explore topics such as “Has Science Replaced God,” “The Cosmos and the Covenant – Just How Special Are We,” and “The Science of G’milut Chasidim (Acts of Loving Kindness).”
Jun 24, 2023
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Korach at Westchester Reform Temple.
May 20, 2023
Torah Study with Rabbi Mitelman
Torah Study on Bamidbar at Westchester Reform Temple.