Weekday Learning
Our lives are full of activity. We have daily responsibilities and challenges, sorrows and semahot (joys). We often find ourselves so caught up in the “cycle of doing” that we don’t know where the time has gone. For many of us, good intentions about reading, physical activity and diet are swept away in a tsunami of busy-ness.
What about your intentions to become more involved with Judaism? As life unfolds, many of us find that the Judaism we were exposed to as children is not robust enough for complex adult challenges. James Fowler of Emory University argues that as we mature, we constantly re-frame our understanding of life. Harold Kushner’s book, When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough: The Search for a Life That Matters, is directed to adults who realize that they want and need to reinvigorate their spiritual lives. Many want to explore Jewish insights, but don’t know where to begin. Others want to demonstrate to their children, rather than just tell them, that Jewish education is important.
The Rabbis of the Talmud gave sage advice when they counseled “devote regular time for Torah”. Beth Tzedec offers one of the most extensive and intensive programs for adult Jewish learning available in Toronto. Our weekly classes, our partnership with the Centre for Jewish Studies of the University of Toronto, our frequent guest lectures, films and seminars provide expanded educational opportunities for adults in our Congregation.
If you have considered having a Bar or Bat Mitzvah as an adult, we offer an integrated curriculum that will help you work toward your goal. It is never too late.
Through study we encourage members and guests to develop a relationship with God, with each other and with the Jewish tradition. We educate for content and personal meaning. Explore the many ways.
Reb Steve's Salon
Salon, meaning relational.
Difficult conversations should not be ignored but laid on the table and tossed and turned, understood and respected, unity without unanimity.
In The Zionist Ideas, author Gil Troy explores backstories, dreams and legacies of more than 170 Jewish visionaries. Referencing Troy's text, Rabbi Steven Wernick will lead a discussion focusing on the different elements within the Zionist conversation.
Ultimately, our project will emphasize two seemingly contradictory notions:
- Zionism is a big tent. Within our diverse communities, from across the ideological and religious spectrum, Jews can find elements of Zionism that appeal to us, allowing us to contribute in our own unique way to the greatest Jewish project of our time.
- This tent has both red lines and blue & white lines. Red lines are those we agree not to abrogate, such as negating Jewish peoplehood or statehood) Blue & white lines are the fundamentals upon which we all can agree, starting with the most basic definition of Zionism as the movement of Jewish national liberation.
No charge, but participants must purchase Gil Troy’s book The Zionist Ideas, available from Amazon here>>. Please note that if someone needs financial assistance to purchase the book, please have them contact Reb Steve at 416-781-3514 ext. 218 or rebsteve@beth-tzedec.org.
This class series will be offered via Zoom only. Pre-registration is required to access the Zoom link information. To register, click here>>.
The Institute for Jewish Learning, in memory of Anne and Max Tanenbaum
- Add to Calendar 2022-02-10 19:30:00 2022-02-10 20:30:00 America/Toronto Reb Steve's Salon
Salon, meaning relational.
Difficult conversations should not be ignored but laid on the table and tossed and turned, understood and respected, unity without unanimity.
In The Zionist Ideas, author Gil Troy explores backstories, dreams and legacies of more than 170 Jewish visionaries. Referencing Troy's text, Rabbi Steven Wernick will lead a discussion focusing on the different elements within the Zionist conversation.
Ultimately, our project will emphasize two seemingly contradictory notions:
- Zionism is a big tent. Within our diverse communities, from across the ideological and religious spectrum, Jews can find elements of Zionism that appeal to us, allowing us to contribute in our own unique way to the greatest Jewish project of our time.
- This tent has both red lines and blue & white lines. Red lines are those we agree not to abrogate, such as negating Jewish peoplehood or statehood) Blue & white lines are the fundamentals upon which we all can agree, starting with the most basic definition of Zionism as the movement of Jewish national liberation.
No charge, but participants must purchase Gil Troy’s book The Zionist Ideas, available from Amazon here>>. Please note that if someone needs financial assistance to purchase the book, please have them contact Reb Steve at 416-781-3514 ext. 218 or rebsteve@beth-tzedec.org.
This class series will be offered via Zoom only. Pre-registration is required to access the Zoom link information. To register, click here>>.
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Event Details
- For Registration:
- Sheri Federman
- Phone:
- 416-781-3514 ext. 227
- Cost:
- No charge
- Sponsor:
- The Institute for Jewish Learning, in memory of Anne and Max Tanenbaum
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- Reb Steve's Salon
- Adults
- Young Professionals
- Youth
- Weekday Learning
