Torah and Haftarah Blessings

Wednesday ,
MayMay 31 , 2023

Judaism's Great Debates
Wednesday, May 31st 12:15p to 1:30p
Wednesdays, 12:15—1:30 PM, Social Hall Ever since Abraham’s famous argument with God, Judaism has been full of debate. Moses and Korah, David and Nathan, Hillel and Shammai, the Vilna Gaon and the Ba’al Shem Tov, Spinoza and the Amsterdam Rabbis . . . the list goes on. No wonder that Judaism cherishes the expression machloket l’shem shamayim, “an argument for the sake of heaven.” Beyond their historical importance, what makes these disputations so compelling is that nearly all of them, regardless of their epochs, are still being argued. The parade of characters spanning three millennia of biblical, rabbinic, and modern disputation reflects the panorama of Jewish history with its monumental political, ethical, and spiritual challenges. Join as we re-open these timeless debates that lead us to the core of 3,000 years of Jewish conversation. • Justice: Abraham vs. God (October 19) • Holiness and Authority: Moses vs. Korah (November 9) • Inclusion: The Five Daughters vs. the Twelve Tribes (November 30) • Accountability and Morality: David vs. Nathan (December 21) • Resistance: Ben Zakkai vs. the Zealots (January 18) • Law: Hillel vs. Shammai (February 15) • Spirituality: The Vilna Gaon vs. the Baal Shem Tov (March 15) • Boundaries: Spinoza vs. the Amsterdam Rabbis (April 19) • Religious Evolution: Geiger vs. Hirsch vs. Frankel (May 10) • Zionism: Herzl vs. Wise (May 31)
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Thursday ,
JunJune 1 , 2023

Sample KTI Kindergarten Class 2023
Thursday, Jun 1st 4:00p to 5:00p

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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023

Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat, Jun 3rd 9:30a to 12:00p

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Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023

Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat, Jun 10th 9:30a to 12:00p

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Thursday ,
JunJune 15 , 2023

The Big Ten: The Ten Commandments as Judaism's Core Values
Thursday, Jun 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
this series for 8th and 9th graders will explore how each of the Ten Commandments provide us with beliefs, principles, and standards of behavior which can guide and challenge our identity and behavior as Jews and human beings. While the sessions share a theme, students are invited to participate as often as they are able. 7 pm - 8:30 pm in the Moadon at KTI $136 (includes pizza dinner) Wednesday, September 14: Introduction/Do Not Covet: Seeing Your Life as a Gift Thursday, October 20: False Witness: The Power of Speech Wednesday, November 16: Do Not Steal: Priceless Possessions Thursday, December 15: Do Not Commit Adultery: When Loyalty is Challenged Wednesday, January 18: Do Not Murder: Nurture Life Thursday, February 9: Honor Your Parents: A dynamic Relationship Wednesday, March 15: Shabbat: Sanctified Time Thursday, April 20: I am the LORD: A call to kindness Wednesday, May 17: Do Not Have Any Other Gods: lies about Power Thursday, June 15: The Name in Vain: Respect What is Sacred
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Sponsored by: Celebrating 130 years of Jewish life and learning

Sponsored by: Celebrating 130 years of Jewish life and learning

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