With Maimonides’ Commentary, and Maimonides’ introduction to Chapter Chelek (containing his 13 Principles of Faith)
Mondays at 6:15 PM (before evening minyan), In person and virtually
Join us as we learn Pirkei Avot, the Ethics of the Fathers, with the commentary of Maimonides. Pirkei Avot, which can be found in every siddur, is the best-known tractate of the Mishna. We will also learn Maimonides’ famous introduction to Chapter Chelek, containing his 13 Principles of Faith.
We will use bilingual edition of Moznaim Publishers, and the participants will receive a hard copy of the book, courtesy of Walter and Terri Winter, in memory of Terri’s father, Leonard Zucker – Rabbi Chayim Yehuda Leib ben Harav Yerachmiel Gedaliah & Elka, of blessed memory.
In its 19th Year (2024-2025)
When? Mondays @ 3:30 PM
Where? In Person @ Hillcrest Jewish Center (coffee and cake will be provided) and virtually (save the Zoom link or look for the link on the daily email)
Join Rabbi Kogan for one hour of exciting interactive study.
In each session the participants will study a short rabbinic story from the Talmud or Midrash. After a short explanation of the background to the story, the participants will be invited to explore how the short narrative can relate to their own lives.
You don’t need any previous knowledge to participate in this class. Classes are not sequential (in each class we will analyze a different story) so if you miss a class, feel free to come to the next!
If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Kogan.
Join Us for a Talmud Shiur at Hillcrest Jewish Center
Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Berakhot is the first tractate of the Babylonian Talmud. The tractate discusses the rules of prayers, particularly the Shema and the Amidah, and blessings for various circumstances.
Since a large part of the tractate is concerned with the many berakhot (English: blessings), all comprising the formal liturgical element beginning with words “Blessed are you, Lord our God….”, it is named for the initial word of these special form of prayer. The Jewish religious laws detailed in this tractate have shaped the liturgies of all the Jewish communities since the later Talmudic period and continue to be observed by traditional Jewish communities until the present.
We look forward to your (in-person/virtual) participation!
This is a perfect time to join the class, and no previous Talmudic expertise is needed
Not Too Late to Join and Everyone is Welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Kogan.
Join Rabbi Kogan every Monday for one and a half hour of camaraderie and Torah learning.
Together we will read and analyze the coming weeks’ Torah Portion, while enjoying a sandwich wrap or pizza, coffee, soda, and cake. The cost of lunch is $10 per person, per session. To ensure we have the right amount of food, please register in advance by calling the synagogue office.
We will be using the Etz Hayim Humash and a selection of its commentaries and interpretations. Participants are encouraged to have their own copy of Humash Etz Hayim, which can be ordered through the office.
This shiur will also take place virtually.
Mondays 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi Kogan.
