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Our Current Programs
Selichot: Seriously Seeking the Divine During The Month of Elul
In the month before Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Jewish community holds a season of introspection. Our tradition knows that all humans make mistakes - so we give ourselves a whole month and ten days, including two major holidays, to reflect on our journeys to act kindly, ethically, and lovingly towards each other, ourselves, and The Holy one.
Come start Elul, the month of return, by studying the poetic words of the Selichot service. Rabbi Sass will teach about the history and customs of Selichot, highlighting the different practices among Ashkenazi and Sefardi-Mizrachi communities. We'll study some of Selichot's inspirational texts, and then conclude by listening to some traditional Selichot music, with time for reflective writing.
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 on Mondays and Rabbi Sass on Tuesdays 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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