2025 Scholars-in-Residence Series
Friday, November 21:
6:00pm: Scholars-in-Residence Rabbis Mike Moskowitz & Rabbi Sharon Kleinbuam speak during Shabbat services:
Topic: “What Does a Lesbian Reconstructionist Rabbi Have in Common with an Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi? Freedom, Identity and the Future of Jewish Democracy”
7:30pm: Community Shabbat Dinner, Ehrenfried Hall
The conversation continues with our Scholars-in-Residence
RSVP for dinner by November 14 (click here to RSVP)
Saturday, November 22:
10:00am-12:00pm: Shabbat morning Torah Study and Discussion, led by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz & Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Topic: “We Don’t Stand Idly By: A Study Session on LGBTQ+ Justice, Democracy, and the Jewish Duty of Presence”
Includes Shabbat brunch.
4:00pm: Study, Discussion & Havdalah
Two simultaneous sessions:
1) “A Conversation for LGBTQ People and their Family & Friends,” led by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
2) “In Every Generation: Fighting the Authoritarian Impulse to Silence Queer Voices,” discussion and study led by Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
These two groups join together for Havdalah around 5:30pm.
Sunday, November 23:
9:45am: For Parents in our Religious School community and All Adults:
Topic: “What Jewish Tradition Teaches about Homophobia,” Study led by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Our Java Nagila café will be open for coffee and refreshments.
11:30am: For Teenagers (Grades 6-10) and Their Parents:
Topic: “The Fight for Diversity and Inclusion, and How Teens can Claim Their Power,” discussion with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
