American Jews: Are We In or Out - A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Resa Levinson Join us at the newly reopened Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to engage with our docent and fellow congregants as we discuss […]

Israel at 75: One Family's Story, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS & online Fred Strober A member of a family that settled in Jerusalem in 1809, Fred Strober will recount his family’s experience in Israel, focusing on its religious, cultural, political, and civic contributions over more than two centuries.  Learn about life in Jerusalem […]

The REAL Story of Hanukkah, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at RS & online Rabbi Eli Freedman Join Rabbi Freedman to learn about the political underpinnings of the Maccabean revolt, the clash of Greek vs. Jewish culture, and the rabbinic take on the holiday vs. the historical Book of Maccabees.   Bagels, schmear, and beverages provided. […]

God's Cupboard: Modern Synagogue Ark Design, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at RS & online Michael Hauptman and Rabbi Jill Maderer Despite the many laws governing Jewish prayer and traditions, the objects themselves that are used as part of these rituals express an almost limitless creativity.  This session explores the vast variations in the three basic types […]

Philly Overlooked: Surprises in Plain View, 9:45 to 10:45 AM at RS & online Cara Schneider Bongiorno  Join us for a presentation on intriguing but little-known Philadelphia history in a conversational and interactive format. The class will focus on historic people, places, and events you’re probably familiar with, while sharing overlooked aspects of their stories […]

Five Books of Jewish Music, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at RS & online Lou Bernstein, Jon Broder, Melissa Broder, Cantor Bradley Hyman Take a tour with our talented musicians through the best of their previous Days of Learning musical offerings with a sampling of Jewish Singer-songwriters, Jews on Broadway, Jews in the Movies, Jews […]

Modigliani Up Close at the Barnes, 10:30 to 11:30 AM tour; 12:00 to 1:00 PM lunch & discussion  Mel Seligsohn Our tour will explore Amedeo Modigliani’s working methods and materials. New scholarship by specialists across Europe and the Americans informs a detailed investigation of the artist’s unique style, casting new light on his practice, in an […]