HNT

Introduction to Judaism
2021-01-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-02-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-02-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-02-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-03-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-03-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-03-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 3 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/

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Herber
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-24 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/

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

Compelling Conversations with Rabbi Herber: Jacob Ner-David
2021-03-21 10:00 - 10:30
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81530341271
Join Rabbi Herber and Jacob Ner-David, Israeli entrepreneur, innovator, and “Wine Guy, for a fascinating discussion about the Israeli wine industry and his passion for connecting wine lovers with wine. Jacob will also do a virtual wine-tasting. Be sure to order some of his award-winning winery’s vintages for Passover so you can also join in (see below for details).
Jacob Ner-David is a 20+ year veteran of serial entrepreneurship and technology innovation with deep connectivity in the Israeli and American venture scene. Jacob is the co-founder and CEO of Vinsent, a new venture formed to positively disrupt the global wine industry. In 2015 Jacob served as a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company, helping to build a new service line focused on early stage companies. Jacob is the Chairman of the award winning Jezreel Valley Winery, which he co-founded in 2011. Jacob has served as an advisor to Harmony Labs, a NY based incubator focused on big data and media influence. For the past 20 years Jacob has focused on the early stage tech sector as a serial entrepreneur, serving as CEO in many cases, including Ambient (NASDAQ IPO), Delta Three (NASDAQ IPO), NomadIQ (Acquired by NASDAQ listed company), 2bAnwhere, DoubleFusion, and most recently Zula, Inc — along the way creating over $1 Billion in shareholder value. Jacob is active as an angel investor, advisor and board member to many companies and has served as an advisor to VC funds. Jacob created and managed a $10 million seed fund, Jerusalem Capital, that was active from 2006-2010. Jacob has volunteered intensively in the public sector, including as founding board member of PresenTense (promoting social entrepreneurship), Digital Jerusalem, Aspen Institute Middle East Strategy Group, Breaking the Impasse (initiative of the World Economic Forum), and worked closely with two Mayors of Jerusalem on regional economic development. Jacob has lectured at the Hebrew University and the Technion, as well as guest lectures in many other forums. Jacob received a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from City University of New York, and was an Isaacs Scholar at Mansfield College, Oxford University. Jacob is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. Jacob is the life partner of Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David, together they are the parents of Michal, Adin, Meira, Hallel, Nachum, Mishael and Shefa. Jacob enjoys hiking, mountain biking and long distance running (has completed over ten marathons).
You can order select Kosher for Passover vintages from Jezreel Winery here: https://www.jezreelwinery.store

Chevraya 2020: A Jewish Learning Journey
2021-04-18 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 Golden Calf: The Need for a Tangible God – April 18

Compelling Conversations with Rabbi Herber: Elad Strohmayer, Spokesperson, Embassy of Israel to the US
2021-04-28 19:00 - 20:15
“The Abraham Accords, The Iranian Threat, and the Israeli-American Relationship” with Elad Strohmayer, Spokesperson, Embassy of Israel to the United States
Join Rabbi Herber and Elad Strohmayer, Spokesperson, Embassy of Israel to the United States, on Zoom to learn about the changing geopolitical reality in the Middle East due to the historic agreements between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, the continuing threat from Iran, and the prospect of working with a new US administration.
Join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81530341271.
About Elad Strohmayer: Elad Strohmayer is the Spokesperson of the Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington D.C., a role he assumed in July 2018. As the Spokesperson, he serves as a resource for editors, journalists and broadcasters to receive information and official statements on issues relating to Israel. Elad joined Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in February 2010. Upon completing his diplomatic training, he assumed his first post as the Deputy Ambassador at the Embassy of Israel in Luanda, Angola in November 2010. In August 2012, he became the Deputy Consul General at Israel’s Consulate General in Philadelphia. In September 2015, he returned to Israel and served as a Desk Officer in the North America Division of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on Canada, U.S.-Israel Relations and special projects in North America. He served in this capacity until his departure to Washington in July 2018. Before joining the Israeli Foreign Service, he worked for the Jewish Agency in Israel and in the United States for 8 years. Elad holds a BA degree in Political Science and International Relations and an MA degree in International Relations – Diplomacy and Security Studies, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Elad Strohmayer is married to Oren Ben-Yosef and is a native of Bat-Yam, Israel, a suburb of Tel Aviv. He is fluent in Hebrew and English, with a working knowledge of Portuguese and French. You can follow Elad here, sp@washington.mfa.gov.il, and on Twitter: @EladStr
