April 6, 2023 – May 25, 2023 @ All Day – The Omer refers to the 49-day period between the second night of Passover (Pesach) (Tuesday, April 23) and the holiday of Shavuot (Tuesday, June 11). This period marks the beginning of the barley harvest when, in ancient times, Jews would bring the first sheaves to the Temple as a means of thanking God for the harvest. The word Omer literally […]
May 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – HOKHMAH (WISDOM) ZIKNAH (MATURITY) KADIMAH (LOOKING AHEAD) HaZaK is an Anshe Emet daytime program for mature adults with active minds. Co-taught by our clergy and other community educators, this year HaZaK is focusing on Jewish Ethics with the Melton curriculum “Ethics of Jewish Living.” Generously funded by Beatrice Mayer, z”l.
May 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – Join Doula Catherine Durkin Robinson in a frank discussion relating to end-of-life issues. What are the 3 most common fears about death and how can we reduce them? Reducing fears means less anxiety while you’re alive and a more joyful death when your time comes. You can also help people you’re caring for to reduce […]