Join us as we consider what Jewish tradition has to teach us about negotiating the ethical challenges we all face. Each class will examine a different issue in the light of both traditional and contemporary texts. Our teachers include rabbis, academics, and executives from Jewish organizations, all of whom will guide us toward the discovery […]
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Tu Bishvat is a busy time for Ganei Beantown! Tu Bishvat, the 15th of the month of Shvat, serves a legal purpose. Jewish law forbids eating the fruit of a tree in the land of Israel before it is three years old. Tu Bishvat was instituted as the day when all the trees aged a […]
Community Shmita Skillshare Sunday May 18th 3-7pm Join us for a not-to-be-missed day of learning and sharing skills. In the spirit of Shmita and a sharing economy, members of our community are leading wonderful, free workshops around Jamaica Plain (exact locations will be sent to registrants the week before). The day will culminate in a […]