Event Calendar

Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity: “Friends: Betrayal and Abandonment”

Virtual Event

Thursday, November 9th at 12 pm, Zoom Virtual Lunch and Learn with Cantor Bitton Cantor Eyal Bitton leads a series of discussions on the aftermath of the October 7th Pogrom. In this installment, we explore the question: Have you been surprised or disappointed in the people around you over their response to October 7th and the aftermath? Have you lost friends over it? Please click here to register For a recording of our previous discussion, “The Future ... Read More

Torah as History / Torah as Story

Event Series Torah as History / Torah as Story
Stampfer Chapel

Torah as History / Torah as Story: A two-part series with Scholar Loren Spielman & Storyteller Brian Rohr Thursday, November 2 and 9, 7:00-8:30pm Cost: Free How old are the stories in the Bible? How were they composed and how closely do they reflect what we know about ancient history and archaeology? Are stories less important than history? Prof. Loren R. Spielman, associate professor at Portland State University’s Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies, ... Read More