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Beyond Dispute
Past SessionsTuesday, January 19, 2021 • 6 Shevat 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 • 28 Tevet 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 • 21 Tevet 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 • 29 Kislev 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 • 22 Kislev 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • 15 Kislev 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 • 23 Cheshvan 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 • 16 Cheshvan 5781 - 1:30 PM
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 • 9 Cheshvan 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 • 2 Cheshvan 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 • 25 Tishrei 5781 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Debates—philosophical, spiritual, ethical, and cultural—are at the heart of Judaism and Jewish life. Are religion and reason compatible? Can Jewish law change based on context? How do we teach and talk about the Holocaust and the State of Israel? Should we prioritize Jewish causes or universal causes in our giving? Is Jewish tradition intrinsically patriarchal and ableist? Is our relationship with God defined by human obligation or divine compassion?
The Jewish Theological Seminary's Beyond Dispute is a substantive, text-based exploration of how these debates have been manifested over the course of Jewish history, and to lead rich discussion about their continued resonance for contemporary Jewish life. The course enables students to go beyond the conflicts themselves to uncover the essential questions that underlie them, and to build a more inclusive view of the Jewish past, present, and future.
Each unit of the course includes a short video lecture, classical and contemporary study texts, and more.
All courses will be accesible on ZOOM:
Please click here or follow the link to join class on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/5403365269
Password: CBI2020
Audio Only Call-In: +19292056099
Meeting ID: 540 336 5269
Phone Password: 149321
Course Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
- Does Dispute Unite Us or Divide Us? The Complex Legacy of Debate in Jewish Tradition
II. DISPUTING JEWISH PRACTICE
- Is Judaism Particularist or Universalist? Giving Tzedakah in a Global Era: Rabbi Jan Uhrbach
- When Can We Legitimately Modify Tradition? Waging War on Shabbat: Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, PhD
- Do We Need to Mean What We Pray? Sacrifices in the Siddur: Rabbi Daniel Nevins
- Who Wields Authority in Jewish Ritual? Smashing Wine Barrels and the Patriarchy: Dr. Marjorie Lehman
III. DISPUTING THE ESSENCE OF JUDAISM
- What Defines Our Relationship with God? A Tale of Two Covenants: Dr. Benjamin Sommer
- Does the Torah Contain Everything We Need to Know? The Maimonidean Controversy: Dr. Alan Mittleman
- Is Judaism a Religion of the Heart or the Mind—and Who Decides? Hasidism and its Opponents: Dr. David Fishman
IV. DISPUTING THE JEWISH FUTURE
- What Do We Mean by Jewish Continuity? The Legacy of “Be Fruitful and Multiply”: Dr. Michal Raucher
- How Much Should Tragedy Define Us? The Holocaust in Contemporary Jewish Life: Dr. Edna Friedberg
- Can Commitment and Critique Coexist? Teaching Israel in the 21st Century: Dr. Alex Sinclair
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Thu, April 15 2021
3 Iyyar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021
Friday, Apr 16th 10:00a to 11:00a
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Study the weekly parsha in a congregant led Zoom chat. Study materials will be provided during the session. -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021
Friday, Apr 16th 5:00p to 6:30p
Family fun celebrating Israel Independence Day! We'll make our own banner showing our love for Israel, learn some safe and distanced Israeli line dances, and make a challah to take home and bake! Registration is required. Social distancing and masks required. -
Friday ,
AprApril 16 , 2021Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, Apr 16th 6:30p to 7:00p
Service will be live-streamed at CBIStPete.org/virtualcbiservices and via Facebook. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021
Shabbat, Apr 17th 9:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021
Shabbat, Apr 17th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join your friends for a Shabbat morning service, activities and discussion and....Parashah Players! -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021Junior Congregation
Shabbat, Apr 17th 10:30a to 11:30a
Bu students and for students: student-led Shabbat service -
Saturday ,
AprApril 17 , 2021
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 17th 8:40p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 18 , 2021Rosh Chodesh Women's Group
Sunday, Apr 18th 10:30a to 12:00p
Please join the Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group as we celebrate 'Jewish Women in Science and Technology' this year. We will be meeting on Zoom at 10:30 am. Please contact Sheryl Feinman and Reisha Freedman to share information on a standout woman in science. -
Monday ,
AprApril 19 , 2021
Monday, Apr 19th 1:30p to 2:30p
Read a variety of essays, short stories, and poetry. Then share your thoughts during this moderated online book club occurring weekly. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 20 , 2021Talmud Made Easy with Steve Wein
Tuesday, Apr 20th 11:00a to 12:00p
https://zoom.us/j/4475099917 Continue our study of Tractate Berachot (Blessings). No prior participation needed. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is needed. Study materials are provided. Participate in a lively discussion as the materials lend themselves and learn the derivation and reason for many of our rules and customs of prayer.