Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Herber
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Wednesdays ● 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join Rabbi Herber on Zoom for the series, “The Walking With,” created by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in partnership with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the Rabbinical Assembly, the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, and the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. Topics will include: Walking With God, Walking With Justice, Walking With the Jewish Calendar, Walking With Mitzvot, Walking With History. Participants should read “Walking With God: An Introduction” in preparations for the first session.
You can access the text here: https://www.aju.edu/sites/default/files/sites/default/default/docs/Walking%20With%20God/1%20-%20Walking_With_God_-_An_Introduction.pdf
A link will be sent to out once registered. To sign up for Lunch & Learn, please use this link: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/lunch-learn-with-rabbi-herber/

Introduction to Judaism
2020-11-22 10:30 - 11:30
Taught by Rabbi Jacob Herber
Sundays ● 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
This course is open to all, and is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful chance to reconnect with their Judaism as an adult. This class will be held online using Zoom to meet and learn together. Those who register will be sent login information. Please register for this class at: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/introduction-to-judaism/
Participants should purchase the following books which will be used during our course of study:
The Jewish Holidays: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062720082/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r7DpFbEZPW7ES
A Short History of the Jewish People: From Legendary Times to Modern Statehood: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0195139410/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RcEpFbCCS60H0
JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0827607660/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9dEpFbGDBZN1F
Siddur Lev Shalem: https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/product/siddur-lev-shalem-shabbat-festivals
Becoming Jewish: A Handbook for Conversion: https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/resources-ideas/publications
The Observant Life: The Wisdom of Conservative Judaism for Contemporary Jews: https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/resources-ideas/publications

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Herber
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 and 5 more dates
Wednesdays ● 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join Rabbi Herber on Zoom for the series, “The Walking With,” created by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in partnership with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the Rabbinical Assembly, the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, and the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. Topics will include: Walking With God, Walking With Justice, Walking With the Jewish Calendar, Walking With Mitzvot, Walking With History.
A link will be sent to out once registered. To sign up for Lunch & Learn, please use this link: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/lunch-learn-with-rabbi-herber/

Chevraya 2020: A Jewish Learning Journey
2020-12-06 10:00 - 12:00
Co-led by Rabbi Samuel Klein and Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
Monthly Sunday mornings ● 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Zoom
Cost: $75 per person
Chevraya 2: Learning Together
Mitzrayim and Meitzarim: Inner and Outer Transformation in the Book of Exodus
In the Jewish Tradition, there is an intimate connection between overcoming external oppression (exodus from Egypt/Mitzrayim) and overcoming internal obstacles (Meitzarim/anything which constrains us emotionally, intellectually, or spiritually). Covid-19 has imposed on us both external restrictions and an inner feeling of being confined by outer realities. And to achieve a society of racial equity we need both a change of behavior and a transformation of attitudes.
In our study of Exodus, we are going to explore the relationship between tikkun olam/changing the world and tikkun atzmi/changing ourselves. Among the topics we will discuss are:
• What is the nature of slavery and freedom?
• What is “Egypt” in our lives?
• When is subversion of authority necessary for growth and when does it lead to chaos?
• What guidance can Exodus offer us in the tumultuous times in which we live?
Sign up at: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/chevraya-2020-a-jewish-learning-journey/
This Week’s Topic:
Dueling Narratives: Why it Matters How We Tell our Story – December 6

Introduction to Judaism
2020-12-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2020-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2020-12-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-01-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-01-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-01-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-02-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 and 2 more dates
This course is open to all, and is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful chance to reconnect with their Judaism as an adult. This class will be held online using Zoom to meet and learn together.
Please register at: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/introduction-to-judaism/

Chevraya 2020: A Jewish Learning Journey
2021-01-10 10:00 - 12:00
Co-led by Rabbi Samuel Klein and Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
Monthly Sunday mornings ● 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Zoom
Cost: $75 per person
Chevraya 2: Learning Together
Mitzrayim and Meitzarim: Inner and Outer Transformation in the Book of Exodus
In the Jewish Tradition, there is an intimate connection between overcoming external oppression (exodus from Egypt/Mitzrayim) and overcoming internal obstacles (Meitzarim/anything which constrains us emotionally, intellectually, or spiritually). Covid-19 has imposed on us both external restrictions and an inner feeling of being confined by outer realities. And to achieve a society of racial equity we need both a change of behavior and a transformation of attitudes.
In our study of Exodus, we are going to explore the relationship between tikkun olam/changing the world and tikkun atzmi/changing ourselves. Among the topics we will discuss are:
• What is the nature of slavery and freedom?
• What is “Egypt” in our lives?
• When is subversion of authority necessary for growth and when does it lead to chaos?
• What guidance can Exodus offer us in the tumultuous times in which we live?
Sign up at: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/chevraya-2020-a-jewish-learning-journey/
This Week’s Topic:
Pesach: The Subversive Work of Questioning – January 10

Scholar-in-Residence with Dr. Rachel Korazim
2021-02-09 11:00 - 13:00
The Poetry of Uri Tzvi Greenberg Featuring Musical Guest Gilad Efrat
Join Rabbi Herber and renown Israeli educator, Dr. Rachel Korazim, for an engaging and provocative virtual Scholar-in-Residence session on the great Hebrew and Yiddish poet Uri Tzvi Greenberg. His poetry is unique and not easily accessible, yet extremely important. Greenberg is the voice of prophetic visions and lamentations of the destruction of European Jewry and its revival in the Land of Israel. Our session will include an exploration of the times and days of our poet. Of all the poets of the modern State of Israel, Uri Tzvi Greenberg is the most complex and challenging one. In order to make the most of Dr. Korazim’s presentation please be sure to review these materials before the session. Following Dr. Korazim’s presentation you’ll be treated to a concert performed by musical guest, Gilad Efrat.
To learn more about Dr. Rachel Korazim, click here.
About Gilad Efrat: Gilad combines different genres of music; Classical, Jazz, World and Israeli music. With his Ensemble he has performed in various festivals and concert halls around the world including the Royal Albert Hall. Gilad performs on a unique 5 string bass. You can check Gilad out here.
Join us on Zoom

Chevraya 2020: A Jewish Learning Journey
2021-02-14 10:00 - 12:00
Co-led by Rabbi Samuel Klein and Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
Monthly Sunday mornings ● 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Zoom
Cost: $75 per person
Chevraya 2: Learning Together
Mitzrayim and Meitzarim: Inner and Outer Transformation in the Book of Exodus
In the Jewish Tradition, there is an intimate connection between overcoming external oppression (exodus from Egypt/Mitzrayim) and overcoming internal obstacles (Meitzarim/anything which constrains us emotionally, intellectually, or spiritually). Covid-19 has imposed on us both external restrictions and an inner feeling of being confined by outer realities. And to achieve a society of racial equity we need both a change of behavior and a transformation of attitudes.
In our study of Exodus, we are going to explore the relationship between tikkun olam/changing the world and tikkun atzmi/changing ourselves. Among the topics we will discuss are:
• What is the nature of slavery and freedom?
• What is “Egypt” in our lives?
• When is subversion of authority necessary for growth and when does it lead to chaos?
• What guidance can Exodus offer us in the tumultuous times in which we live?
Sign up at: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/chevraya-2020-a-jewish-learning-journey/
This Week’s Topic:
Moses: A Self-Portrait – February 14

Chevraya 2020: A Jewish Learning Journey
2021-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Co-led by Rabbi Samuel Klein and Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
Monthly Sunday mornings ● 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Zoom
Cost: $75 per person
Chevraya 2: Learning Together
Mitzrayim and Meitzarim: Inner and Outer Transformation in the Book of Exodus
In the Jewish Tradition, there is an intimate connection between overcoming external oppression (exodus from Egypt/Mitzrayim) and overcoming internal obstacles (Meitzarim/anything which constrains us emotionally, intellectually, or spiritually). Covid-19 has imposed on us both external restrictions and an inner feeling of being confined by outer realities. And to achieve a society of racial equity we need both a change of behavior and a transformation of attitudes.
In our study of Exodus, we are going to explore the relationship between tikkun olam/changing the world and tikkun atzmi/changing ourselves. Among the topics we will discuss are:
• What is the nature of slavery and freedom?
• What is “Egypt” in our lives?
• When is subversion of authority necessary for growth and when does it lead to chaos?
• What guidance can Exodus offer us in the tumultuous times in which we live?
Sign up at: https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/chevraya-2020-a-jewish-learning-journey/
This Week’s Topic:
The Trauma of Revelation – March 14
