Kol BeRamah

The Kuzari

A classic of Jewish philosophy, the Kuzari purports to tell the story of the Khazars, a people of the northern Caucasus who converted to Judaism in the 9th century. The Kuzari imagines a dialogue between a Jewish scholar and the king of Khazars, touching upon the fundamentals of Jewish faith, practice, and teleology. ...

22 Oct

9:30 am - 9:30 am

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Havdalah, Check-In, Dvar Torah & Mishabeyrachs (15 min after Shabbat Ends)

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23 Oct

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“Do Not Forsake the Instruction of your Mother”: The Development of Jewish Customs throughout the Ages

Judaism is not merely collection of laws and statutes, but rather a rich and warm tapestry of exquisite customs contributed to by many communities throughout the millennia. Discover the history of the Mezinka dance, or the more recent jumping the broom, the Yemenite henna ceremony, or why Moroccan Jews throw water at the congregants on the seventh day of Pesach! ...

25 Oct

6:00 pm

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The Incredible History of Italian Jewry from Medieval Times to the Present

A fascinating excursion into the world of Italian Jewry. Taught by guest lecturer Baruch-Lev Kelman. ...

26 Oct

6:00 pm

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Explore Ladino!

Come and explore the living language called Ladino and its vibrant, upbeat culture! ...

27 Oct

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Advanced Talmud: Chidushei Reb Chaim (Brisker) al HaRambam

Reb Chaim Soloveitchick of Brisk (1853-1918) was the most influential Talmudist of his day. His seminal work, known simply as Chidushei Reb Chaim, employs his famous “Brisker Method,” which scrutinizes and analyzes Talmudic text to discover the often obscure opinions of the Rambam. ...

27 Oct

6:00 pm

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The Ben Ish Chai on the Parsha

Known by many as the “Vilna Gaon of Baghdad”,  Rabbi Yosef Chaim (1835-1909) was a prolific author and was sought after by Rabbi’s throughout the world for his erudite Halachic positions as well as incredible knowledge of Jewish Mysticism (Kabbalah). His most famous work which is  also his most popular was “Ben Ish Chai on the Torah” insights and halachot from the weekly Parsha. ...

28 Oct

6:00 pm

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