Omaha jewish community Beit Midrash
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
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. The year of study will culminate with a Tikkun Leil Shavuot (evening-long study session).
Classes will be held virtually, via Zoom, until further notice. Drop in for one session, or become a regular attendee – everyone is welcome.
class sessions:
The Jewish Vote: Torah, Civic Duty & the 2020 Election
October 21 & 28, 2020
Community Panel discussion:
Election Debrief: Where do We Go from Here?
November 4, 2020
In God's Image: Jewish Views on Race, Diversity & Justice
November 11, 18 & 25, 2020
The Future is Now: Re-Imagining Judaism for a Post-Pandemic World – Part I
December 2 & 9, 2020
Community Panel discussion:
Digital Judaism?: Tradition, Change & the Next Rabbinic Revolution
December 16, 2020
Judaism & Glass Ceiling: Challenges Facing Modern Women & Families
January 6, 13 & 20, 2021
One People, Many Voices: How Are the Various Denominations of Judaism Different?
January 27, February 3 & 10, 2021
Community Panel discussion:
So You Wanna Be a Rabbi, Huh?: Why We Love Judaism...and Why You Should, Too
February 17, 2021
The Promised Land?: Jewish Pluralism & Power in the State of Israel
February 24, March 3, 10 & 17, 2021
Community Panel discussion:
The Never-Ending Story: Slavery, Freedom & the Meaning of Pesach in the Modern World
March 24, 2021
The Future is Now: Re-Imagining Judaism for a Post-Pandemic World - Part II
April 21 & 28, 2021
“You Shall Surely Heal": Medicine & Health Care in the Jewish Tradition
May 5 & 12, 2021
Community Panel discussion:
Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sunday, May 16, 2021