Open Minds is the central address for life-long Jewish learning at The Community Synagogue.
Open Minds provides many opportunities for us to connect with each other through a variety of opportunities for engagement, learning and community. Year-round offerings include author presentations, cooking programs, study sessions, seminars and book discussions with best-selling authors.
Upcoming Open Minds Events
December 2023 |
January 2024 |
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| TUE 5 |
History of the State of Israel Class with Rabbi Z & Uri Feinberg Learn More & Register |
THU 4 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
| THU 7 |
Jewish History Through Historical Fiction Learn with Rabbi Z! Learn More & RSVP |
SAT 6 |
Torah Study with Clergy Shemot Registration available January 2 |
| THU 7 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
SUN 7 |
Foundations of Judaism Learn with your Clergy! Learn More & RSVP |
| THU 7 |
History of the State of Israel Class with Rabbi Z & Uri Feinberg Learn More & Register |
THU 11 |
Rosh Chodesh Group at Temple Beth Israel More information to come! |
| SAT 9 |
Torah Study with Clergy Vayeshev Learn More | Register Here |
THU 11 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
| THU 14 |
Rosh Chodesh Group at Port Jewish Center More information to come! |
FRI 12 |
Parenting Inclusively A CommUNITY Group for all Learn More |
| THU 14 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
SAT 13 |
Soul Fitness: JEWmba (Jewish Zumba) with Cantor Gladstone Martin Learn More & RSVP |
| FRI 15 |
Shabbat Cooking Workshop Learn, cook, & enjoy a three-course menu Learn More & Register |
SAT 13 |
Torah Study with Clergy Vaera Registration available January 8 |
| SAT 16 |
Torah Study with Clergy Miketz Registration available December 11 |
THU 18 |
Jewish History Through Historical Fiction Learn with Rabbi Z! Learn More & RSVP |
| THU 21 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
THU 18 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
| SAT 23 |
Torah Study with Clergy Vayigash Registration available December 18 |
SAT 20 |
Torah Study with Clergy Bo Registration available January 15 |
| THU 28 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
SUN 21 |
Foundations of Judaism Learn with your Clergy! Learn More & RSVP |
| SAT 30 |
Torah Study with Clergy Vayechi Registration available December 26 |
MON 22 |
An Evening of Comedy with Joel Chasnoff Learn More |
| THU 25 |
Chaverim Yiddish Class Do you Farshtay A Bisl Yiddish? Learn More |
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| SAT 27 |
Torah Study with Clergy Beshalach Registration available January 22 |
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| SUN 28 |
Foundations of Judaism Learn with your Clergy! Learn More & RSVP |
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For more information on the variety of virtual opportunities Open Minds offers throughout the year, please click below.
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Fri, December 8 2023
25 Kislev 5784
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For Complete Community Calendar Click Here |
Worship Schedule
Shabbat "Vayeshev" ~ "שבת "וישב &
Chanukah חנוכה
Friday, December 8
6:30 pm – Chanukah Service with your clergy and the Shabbat Band as our community gathers to welcome Shabbat and celebrate the 2nd night of Chanukah! Worship in person or watch on our Website.
Chanukah Party to immediately follow the annual Chanukah Service. Enjoy a Make Your Own Doughnut Bar, Blue & White Candy Kebabs, a Dreidel Competition, and much more!
Saturday, December 9
9:00 am – Shabbat Havurah Morning & Torah Study with Rabbi Z, worship and study in person or register here to join via Zoom. Torah Study will take place during Shabbat Havurah Morning service and will begin at approximately 9:15 am.
10:30 am – Shabbat Morning (B'nai Mitzvah of Jack Steinberg & Chase Winder), worship in person or watch on our Website.
Link to this week's parasha (Torah portion) and haftarah.