Our Current Programs

Fire Breathing Angels and the Sassiest 10 Commandments | JOCs + Ally Circle

Come study the piyyut “Edut Hashem,” written by Rav Abdallah Hanin, 19th-century Iraqi liturgical poet, with a new English translation provided by Rabbi Sass Brown. We'll encounter fire breathing angels, and find out why Torah is better for humans than heavenly beings.

Piyyutim are a unique Jewish genre of poetry, often written to elevate the themes of our holidays or prayers. They are composed of quotations from Torah, a collage of our ancient texts read in a new way. In this session, we'll learn about the genre, study an example, and practice making our own.

Fire Breathing Angels and the Sassiest 10 Commandments | JOCs

Come study the piyyut “Edut Hashem,” written by Rav Abdallah Hanin, 19th-century Iraqi liturgical poet, with a new English translation provided by Rabbi Sass Brown. We'll encounter fire breathing angels, and find out why Torah is better for humans than heavenly beings.

Piyyutim are a unique Jewish genre of poetry, often written to elevate the themes of our holidays or prayers. They are composed of quotations from Torah, a collage of our ancient texts read in a new way. In this session, we'll learn about the genre, study an example, and practice making our own.

LEGEND OF DESTRUCTION | BOSTON | JOCs + Ally Circle

Come watch Legend of Destruction, an animated 90-minute historical drama about the destruction of the Second Temple, presented by Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy in partnership with Temple Beth Zion Brookline. Following the film screening, Rav Tiferet Berenbaum will lead a discussion about spiritual memory and the Torah of communal feeling, based on Ammud’s culturally sustaining Torah methodology.

This film recounts a period of historical violence, and is not appropriate for young children. The film was intended for adult viewers.

LEGEND OF DESTRUCTION | NYC | JOCs + Ally Circle

Come watch Legend of Destruction, an animated 90-minute historical drama about the destruction of the Second Temple, presented by Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy in partnership with Flatbush Jewish Center. Following the film screening, Rabbi Heather Miller will lead a discussion about spiritual memory and the Torah of communal feeling, based on Ammud’s culturally sustaining Torah methodology.

This film recounts a period of historical violence, and is not appropriate for young children. The film was intended for adult viewers.

LEGEND OF DESTRUCTION | DENVER | JOCs + Ally Circle

Come watch Legend of Destruction, an animated 90-minute historical drama about the destruction of the Second Temple, presented by Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy in partnership with Temple Emanuel Denver. Following the film screening, Rabbi Bobbie Rosenberg will lead a discussion about spiritual memory and the Torah of communal feeling, based on Ammud’s culturally sustaining Torah methodology.

This film recounts a period of historical violence, and is not appropriate for young children. The film was intended for adult viewers.

Parasha Study

Join Rabbi Heather for Parasha Study, a weekly drop-in space where JOCs can dive deep into learning the beauty of Torah, share their unique and inspiring takes on the week's Parasha (Torah portion), and build community.

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