Kohukohu, North Hokianga, New Zealand

How do we express the most life-giving teachings of Judaism in our hyper-connected world? How do we grow Jewish communities that both embrace pluralism and honor our particular heritage? These questions have dominated Jewish debate since the advent of the modern era, and remain the pressing questions for liberal and committed Jews. This lecture is offered as part of the Bard College Lifelong Learning Institute.

Rabbi Jonathan offers the keynote address at the 7th annual Circles of Caring Conference: Healthy Aging & Caregiving through Positivity and Mindfulness, sponsored by Jewish Family Services of Ulster County, and held at the Garden Plaza Hotel, 503 Washington Ave, Kingston, NY 12401.

This spring join this 6-week series meeting on the following Thursdays: April 14, 21, 28, May 7, 14, 21, from 12:15-2:00pm. You are also welcome to drop in to this class.

For many years Rabbi Jonathan’s “Thursday Class” has explored the vast terrain of Jewish sacred texts, from the earliest biblical sources up to contemporary Jewish master teachers.

Participants are always rewarded with an invigorating combination of deeper understanding of the Jewish tradition and the wisdom that our ancestors’ inquiries bring to bear on our own lives.

This spring, join this 6-week series meeting on the following Tuesdays: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2015, from 6:30-8:00pm. This series takes place between the festivals of Passover and Shavuot, a period known as the Counting of the Omer, a rich time for spiritual and personal development.

These classes are being offered through the Lev Shalem Institute of the Woodstock Jewish Congregation. For more information and registration contact the institute.