Jewish History in Four Sessions!

Upcoming Sessions

1. Tuesday, February 10, 2026 • 23 Sh'vat 5786

6:30 PM - 8:00 PMFischer Library & Zoom

2. Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 21 Adar 5786

6:30 PM - 8:00 PMFischer Library & Zoom

3. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • 20 Nisan 5786

6:30 PM - 8:00 PMZoom only

Past Sessions
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 24 Tevet 5786 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Fischer Library & Zoom

Join us for an overview of Jewish History from ancient times to today. We will be looking for themes and trends, seeking to better understand our foundation, our experiences, and our story. All four sessions will be led by Rabbi Mates-Muchin.

On Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm in person and Zoom (except for the final meeting, Zoom only)

January 13th: The Birth of a People: Our Beginnings to the Babylonian Exile

February 10th: Building Identity: Life in the Diaspora, Rabbinic Judaism, Migration, Expulsion, and Settlement

March 10th: Growth and Decay: The Opportunities and Devastation of the Modern Era

April 7th (Zoom only): The Ongoing Jewish People Project: 1948 to today

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