Mah Hadash

The month of Elul, which precedes the High Holidays, is a time of learning and introspection in preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Merit, the recognition of excellence and skill, was historically the most important yardstick for American Jewish achievement in universities, employment, athletics, and more. These days, other values such as diversity and inclusion are increasingly playing a larger role.

Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein’s three-part, six-hour documentary series, The U.S.

Tackle a page of Talmud each week in a fun, supportive, and dynamic learning environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge or Talmud experience, just curiosity and an open mind.

Using the writings of the great Torah commentators as our guide, we’ll study the weekly Parashah through a critical lens, giving us insight into the world of the great scholars and taking away lessons for today.

What’s the latest news from Israel? What does it mean, why does it matter, and how does it affect us here in the US? Rabbi Graetz meets with us from his home in Israel to discuss what’s really at stake beyond the headlines. Wonder what we’ll be talking about next?