Around the Calendar with Drisha

Rosh HaShanah 5776: ”Themes of Rosh Hashana as Reflected in Our Liturgy” (1/2) with Rabbi David Silber

Through an examination of the Rosh Hashana prayer service, we will uncover major themes of the holiday.

Rosh HaShanah 5776: ”Thoughts on Rosh HaShana” with Rabbi David Silber

Tisha B’Av 5775: ”Silence and Speech in the Presence of Suffering” with Raphael Magarik

Pesach 5775: ”The Passover Seder” with Rabbi David Silber

Pesach 5775: ”Songs of My Beloved: A Musical Celebration of Shir HaShirim” with Rabbi Rolando Matalon

An evening of Learning and Song facilitated by Rabbi Rolando Matalon and Drisha Faculty. Instrumentals by Dan Nadel and Tali Rubinstein.

Pesach 5775: ”Thoughts on Passover”with Rabbi David Silber

David Silber shares his insights on Passover.

Pesach 5775: ”Thoughts on the Haggadah” with Rabbi David Silber

Purim 5775: ”Thoughts on Megillat Esther” with Rabba Wendy Amsellem

Purim 5775: ”Sacred or Profane: Practices of Purim” (3/3) with Miriam Gedwiser

We will will review the four mitzvot of Purim - megillah, mishloach manot, matanot le-evyonim (gifts to the poor), and the festive meal, as well as various folk practices that accrued to the holiday overtime (including dressing up, "Purim Torah," and many others). In addition to outlining the basics of the laws, we will attempt to understand what basic themes and values run through the various laws and practices, and what they tell us about the meaning of Purim.

Purim 5775: ”Sacred or Profane: Practices of Purim” (2/3) with Miriam Gedwiser

We will will review the four mitzvot of Purim - megillah, mishloach manot, matanot le-evyonim (gifts to the poor), and the festive meal, as well as various folk practices that accrued to the holiday overtime (including dressing up, "Purim Torah," and many others). In addition to outlining the basics of the laws, we will attempt to understand what basic themes and values run through the various laws and practices, and what they tell us about the meaning of Purim.