Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm at the JCC and via Zoom
Taught by: Rabbi Steven Abraham, Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, Cantor Joanna Alexander, Batsheva Appel, Rabbi Deana Berezin, Rabbi Yoni Dreyer, Rabbi Ari Dembitzer, Rabbi Mendel Katzman, Hazzan Michael Krausman and Rabbi Eli Tenenbaum.
Omaha is blessed with a Jewish community whose members have deep affection for each other and for their spiritual leaders, regardless of which congregation you happen to belong to. Embracing our desire to be together and learn together, this exciting BeitMidrash (house of study) gives all of Jewish Omaha the opportunity to engage in spirited and challenging cross-denominational study with our local rabbis and cantors. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Omaha, the Beit Midrash brings us together to strengthen one another.
For more information, contact Mark Kirchoff.
Each session presents a topic relating to the overall theme.
- Nov 09 - V'Ahavta Lereiacha Kamocha - Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself
Led by Rabbi Abraham & Rabbi Tenenbaum - Nov 16 - V'shinantan L'vanecha - And You Shall Teach Your Children
Led by Rabbi Berezin & Rabbi Tenenbaum - Nov 30 - Mezuzah, Tefillin, Geniza - Name of God
Led by Rabbi Dreyer, Rabbi Katzman & Hazzan Krausman - Dec 07 - lashon Harah - Evil Speech
Led by Cantor Alexander & Rabbi Appel - Dec 14 - Lifnei lver - Don't Put a Stumbling Block Before the Blind
Led by Rabbi Abraham & Rabbi Berezin - Dec 21 - Canceled due to inclement weather
Kibud/Yirat Av v'eim - Honor/Fear Your Mother & Father
Led by Rabbi Azriel & Rabbi Katzman
- Jan 11 - End of Life Choices
Led by Rabbi Abraham & Cantor Alexander - Jan 18 - Chevra Kadisha - Burial Rituals
Clergy TBA - Jan 25 - Mourning
Led by Rabbi Appel & Hazzan Krausman - Feb 01 - Afterlife
Led by Rabbi Azriel & Rabbi Katzman - Feb 08 - Marriage/Divorce
Clergy TBA - Feb 15 - Illness/Healing/Disability
Led by Rabbi Appel & Rabbi Tenenbaum - Feb 22 - B'nai Mitzvah
Led by Rabbi Berezin & Rabbi Tenenbaum - Mar 01 - Brit Mila/Sinchat Bat/Pidyon Ha Ben
Led by Rabbi Azriel & Rabbi Dreyer - May 25 - Erev Shavuot
Clergy TBA
- Mar 29 - Passover
- May 17 - Stump the Clergy
