Lectures & Courses

With Harman Grossman

Using primary texts, we’ll seek to understand how Jewish mysticism developed. Each class will include discussions that address the timeless mysteries of human existence along with numerous other eternal and universal questions.

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Taught by Dr. Rachel Rosenthal and others

Explore one of the most radical rabbinic texts in all of Judaism, the Talmud.

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With Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal​
Full of poetry, art, and commentary, and beautiful new translations, this very special Mishkan HaSeder: A Passover Haggadah has just been published by CCAR Press. We join editors, Rabbi Hara Person and poet Jessica Greenbaum to discuss the book’s innovations.

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With Rabbinic Intern Chelsea Feuchs

Expand your understanding of Biblical women. We will read the stories of several specific characters in order to delve into the various ways women are portrayed in our most sacred text.

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With Rabbi Sarah Berman

Learn about Jewish culture in Italy, India, the American South, and beyond—all through food. Each week we will make a recipe or two from our destination and expand our knowledge about these unique communities. 

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Full of poetry, art, and commentary, and beautiful new translations, this very special Mishkan HaSeder: A Passover Haggadah has just been published by CCAR Press. We join editors, Rabbi Hara Person and poet Jessica Greenbaum to discuss the book’s innovations.

Register here.

Led by Rabbinic & Cantorial HUC Students

Learn from the next generation of rabbis and cantors. Each week you will learn with a different HUC student who will present their favorite texts, incorporating a diverse and beautiful range of Jewish perspectives.

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With Rabbi Nicole Auerbach

The period between Passover and Shavuot, known as the Omer, has traditionally been a time for self-reflection and spiritual preparation. Explore the traditional Kabbalistic approach to understanding the Divine attributes within us, and how to work with them to live with greater skill, joy, and intention.

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With Award-winning Poet Jessica Greenbaum

Take a close look at Central Synagogue’s Friday night service’s collage of psalms and text, distilling their ideas, and pairing them with contemporary poems.

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