The Issues That Matter now
5 Sunday afternoons
12:30–2:00 PM
Classes held on:
October 13
November 10
February 9
March 16
April 6
Tuition: $100
This session will be for teens to discuss the Jewish issues that matter most in their lives. Each session will be incredibly timely based on what is happening in that moment in the news, in their lives, and in their Jewish identity. Guest teachers include the rabbis and cantors of B'nai Israel who will discuss life's pressing questions. This is a great session for teens to engage in real-time conversations with what they are currently facing.
Sample session topics include:
- Addressing Antisemitism on College Campuses
- Building Interfaith Relationships
- What is Zionism?
- Jews and Sexuality
- Israel at War
Tue, December 3 2024
2 Kislev 5785
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B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.
