Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Gather each Wednesday morning to discuss the first Jewish law code. Join this lively group as we consider this core text for Jewish ethics, ritual, and theology. No prior knowledge necessary and the English translation is provided. In 5784/2023-24 we will continue studying Pirkei Avot (The Ethics of Our Ancestors), beginning with Chapter 3. Email Erin Dreyfuss to be added to the class list.

Midrash is a prominent genre of early rabbinic interpretation, often associated with stories and “filling in” gaps of the Torah. But who has the right to write midrash - only 3rd century rabbis? This class will examine texts written by Jews who have lent their own voice to the midrashic canon. What questions are they asking about our sacred stories, and how are they answering these questions through stories, poetry, or song?

Join us in-person or via livestream at olamtikvah.org/livestream