Democracy and Resistance
Democracy and Resistance
Gary Zola Presents Democracy and Dissent: Abraham Lincoln's Response to Jewish Prejudice During the Civil War
Friday, November 22, 2019
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Few are aware of the remarkable history linking American Jewry and President Lincoln. Dr. Zola will explain how American Jewry protested efforts to limit their full participation in American democracy. Lincoln responded to their appeals and, in doing so, he compelled the nation to live up to the lofty rhetoric enshrined in its founding documents
Gary Phillip Zola is a historian of American Jewry who specializes in the development of American Reform Judaism. He serves as Executive Director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives (AJA).
Prime Time Club with Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller
Friday, November 8, noon- 2 pm
$10 lunch fee; presentation only, free.
Eight Nights: A staged reading to benefit HIAS
Saturday, October 12, 2019
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
EIGHT NIGHTS, a new play by Jennifer Maisel, tells the story of Rebecca, a young Holocaust survivor and refugee, who is finally free to start anew in the United States, but must confront the past that haunts her.
The play spans eight decades of Rebecca’s life and touches upon not only the story of Holocaust survivors, but also the global refugee experience. It acknowledges the trauma mirrored in the African-American community, with interned Japanese citizens and the current Syrian crisis, gracefully weaving together heart-aching moments with dark yet life-affirming humor.
Democracy & Resistance: Israeli Songs of Protest
Rabbi Lawrence Englander
Rabbi Martin Weiner Annual Lecture
Friday, June 14, 7:30 pm
Just as protest songs influenced political life in North America in the 1960’s, so has there been a similar tradition in Israel. In this session, we shall listen to and discuss protest songs going back to the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War and continuing on to the present. The themes will include the Occupation, African asylum seekers, social inequality and more.
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The Road to 2020: Israel and the American Jewish Electorate
J Street's Vice President of Political Affairs and Strategy
As the 2020 election heats up, we are seeing the debates over Israel once again take center stage. But where do American Jews really stand in their political views? And how are the leading Presidential candidates responding to these trends?
Join us for a fascinating look into the upcoming elections and the American Jewish electorate with J Street’s Vice President of Political Affairs and Strategy, Ben Shnider. We’ll look at recent polls of both American Jewish voters and likely Democratic primary voters on issues including US foreign policy towards Israel and the Middle East, BDS, anti-semitism and Israeli politics. We’ll also hear about how each party and some of the leading Presidential candidates are approaching these issues and how this could impact the election debates in the coming year.
Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Monday, May 6, 6pm
Join us for a Salon with Rabbi Ed Feinstein as part of our year-long series on Democracy and Resistance. Rabbi Ed Feinstein is senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. He serves on the faculty of the Ziegler Rabbinical School of the American Jewish University, the Wexner Heritage Program, the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and lectures widely across the United States. Hosted in a private home, please RSVP to Nia Taylor (ntaylor@sherithisrael.org) for registration and directions.
Personal Perspectives from Guatemala and Honduras
Rabbi Jessica Graf and Karen Alschuler
Tuesday, May 7, 6 pm
To learn about the daunting challenges that face Central American families every day, both Rabbi Jessica Graf and social action committee co-chair Karen Alschuler each chose to join a delegation exploring the root causes of migration. They will share the wisdom gained from interactions with threatened communities and leaders of an inspiring movement frequently headed by courageous young women. Presented by the Social Action Committee.
Mon, September 8 2025
15 Elul 5785
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SepSeptember 9 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 9th 6:45p to 9:45p
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SepSeptember 11 , 2025
Thursday, Sep 11th 12:30p to 2:00p
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SepSeptember 13 , 2025
Saturday, Sep 13th 7:30p to 9:00p
7:30 pm: Havdalah and refreshments 8 pm: S’lichot service: We begin the season of repentance in the month of Elul with our S’lichot service, which asks us to contemplate the year that has passed. Our clergy and musical team will lead a musical service, including the ceremonial changing of our Torah mantles for the High Holidays. -
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SepSeptember 14 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 14th 9:00a to 12:30p
PreK-7th grade classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. -
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SepSeptember 16 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 16th 3:30p to 6:00p
3rd-5th Grade Hebrew for students who are registered in Studio Homework Hospitality: 3:30-5:00 pm Zoom: 4:15-5:00 pm In-person: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm -
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SepSeptember 19 , 2025
Friday, Sep 19th 6:00p to 8:30p
Our teens have the unique opportunity for dining & dialogue with our Rabbis. These dinners provide a deeper connection with our Rabbis and a chance to explore Judaism’s perspective on topics that interest them. Last year, “relationships” emerged as their theme; courage when dealing with moral problems that teens face, loneliness, navigating friendships, and asking for forgiveness in relationships were just a few things they discussed. Friday night Teens @ Studio dinners are from 6:00-8:30 pm, immediately following our community Kabbalat Shabbat service. -
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SepSeptember 22 , 2025
Monday, Sep 22nd 5:00p to 6:00p
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SepSeptember 22 , 2025
Monday, Sep 22nd 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Congregation Sherith Israel’s celebration of the new year at the annual Erev Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner. Dinner is an additional fee and registration -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 9:15p
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SepSeptember 23 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 23rd 10:00a to 12:30p