Omaha jewish community Beit Midrash
October 2021 - May 2022
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
Omaha is blessed with a Jewish community whose members have deep affection for each other and for their spiritual leaders, regardless of which congregation they happen to belong to. Embracing our desire to be together and learn together, this exciting Beit Midrash (house of study) gives all of Jewish Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with local rabbis and cantors.
At this moment we plan to hold classes in-person at the JCC AND virtually, via Zoom.
We ask that everyone register using the button below to obtain a
Zoom link, even if you are primarily interested in in-person
participation. This will provide you with maximum flexibility to join.
All in-person sessions will be held in the Wiesman Reception Room on the Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus from 7-8 pm Wednesdays. We will continue to monitor local rates of transmission, moving to all-virtual classes if necessary.
Drop in for one session, or become a regular attendee – everyone is welcome. Registering allows you to participate in any or all sessions.
Registering allows you to participate in any or all sessions.
We ask that everyone register to obtain a Zoom link, even if you are primarily interested in in-person participation. This will provide you with maximum flexibility to join.
Contact Mark Kirchhoff for more details - (402) 334-6463 or mkirchhoff@jewishomaha.org.
Nov. 17 - PANEL DISCUSSION
NOVEMBER 17 | PANEL DISCUSSION: American Loyalty to Israel vs Progressive Values (1 of 2)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Deana Berezin, Rabbi Yoni Dreyer & Rabbi Mendel Katzman
Moderated by: Jennie Gates Beckman
Community clergy members will explore the tension
between American loyalty to Israel and the progressive values held
strongly by many American Jews. Jennie Gates Beckman will moderate the
discussion.
NOVEMBER 24 - NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Week
DECEMBER 1 | Be Fruitful & Multiply (Pru u'rvu); But What if We Can't? (1 of 2)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Deana Berezin & Hazzan Michael Krausman
The commandment of Pru u'rvu,
or to be fruitful and multiply, has challenged families over the
centuries. Rabbi Deana Berezin and Hazzan Michael Krausman will share
stories both from the text and from modern life in this first of two
sessions on the topic.
DECEMBER 8 | Anti-Semitism: Historically & Today (2 of 3)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Brian Stoller & Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum
Rabbi
Brian Stoller and Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum will continue the exploration of
antisemitism experienced throughout Jewish History and consider our
current situation in the context of that narrative. Watch Session 1 of this series with Rabbi Deana Berezin and Rabbi Ari Dembitzer HERE.
DECEMBER 15 | Greatest Hits of Pirkei Avot (1 of 2)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Yoni Dreyer & Rabbi Mendel Katzman
DECEMBER 22 - NO CLASS - Winter Break
DECEMBER 29 - NO CLASS - Winter Break
JANUARY 5, 2022 | Anti-Semitism: Historically & Today (3 of 3)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Ari Dembitzer & Rabbi Mendel Katzman
The clergy will explore
antisemitism experienced throughout Jewish History and consider our
current situation in the context of that narrative.
Watch Session 1 of this series with Rabbi Deana Berezin and Rabbi Ari Dembitzer HERE.
JANUARY 12 | Halakhah: Religious Observances & Daily Life (1 of 2)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Steven Abraham & Rabbi Deana Berezin
JANUARY 19 | Be Fruitful & Multiply (Pru u'rvu); But What if We Can't? (2 of 2)
Facilitated by: Rabbi Steven Abraham & Cantor Joanna Alexander
The commandment of Pru u'rvu,
or to be fruitful and multiply, has challenged families over the
centuries. Clergy will share
stories both from the text and from modern life.