Our Jewish World

Philosopher/Theologians Buber and Rosenzweig: Their Lives and Times and Quest for Meaning

Apr 2, 2022 | Our Jewish World

Martin Buber and Franz Rosenzweig were two of the most influential late 19th–early 20th century philosophers and theologians. Both were German Jews—Buber was born in Vienna (1878) and died in Israel (1965); Rosenzweig was born and died in Germany (1886–1929)—but they came from very different backgrounds and followed singular and independent paths as they developed their respective approaches to religion and the supreme being and giving meaning to an individiual’s life. Different as they were, they managed to become colleagues late in their lives. Rabbi David Nesson, spiritual leader of Morristown Jewish Center–Beit Yisrael (MJCBY) for over 30 years, will discuss these two unparalleled thinkers in a three-part Our Jewish World Clergy Learning Series on Thursdays, May 5, 12 and 19, at 1 p.m. Rabbi Nesson’s series, coordinated by Our Jewish World co-chairs Melanie Levitan and Ilene Dorf Manahan, will be presented over Zoom.

Music to Heal in the Coda of Life

Apr 2, 2022 | Our Jewish World

Cantor Erica (aka Riki) Lippitz, cantor emerita of Oheb Shalom Congregation in South Orange, is known for her devotion to creating caring communities with spirited music at their core. Now, as an extension of her spiritual activities, she teaches the basic elements of ”Music and Memory” to interested adults in communities everywhere. The goal of Music and Memory is to make the therapeutic use of “personalized music” a standard of care throughout the health care industry. On Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m., Cantor Lippitz will give an hour-long presentation and conversation via Zoom as part of the NCJW, West Morris Clergy Series. Her topic will be “Music to Heal in the Coda of Life”—a coda being a conclusion to a piece of music.

Free Seminar via Zoom to Explore ‘Judaism and Our Emotions’

Jan 11, 2022 | Our Jewish World

Did you know that Judaism has something to say about anger, compassion, patience, impatience and love?!

Rabbi Mark Biller will lead a fascinating two-part series, exploring ancient, medieval and modern Jewish texts that focus on Judaism’s view of emotions. The series will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, March 3 and 10, via Zoom.

Delve into ‘Jews, Judaism, and the American Musical Theater’

Oct 24, 2021 | Our Jewish World

Cantor Perry Fine of Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston will present a fascinating three-part series exploring the unique relationship between Jews, Judaism, and the development of the Broadway musical. The series, under the auspices of Our Jewish World headed by Ilene Dorf Manahan and Melanie Levitan, will be held via Zoom at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 4, 11, and 18. The series is free and open to the public.

NCJW Clergy Series with Rabbi Shalom Lubin: Part 1

Oct 12, 2021 | Our Jewish World

NCJW Clergy Series with Rabbi Shalom Lubin Oct. 7, 2021 Part 1: “Jewish Rituals, Beliefs and Bubba Maysehs in the 21st Century” Click the following link for the recording:...

NCJW Clergy Series with Rabbi Shalom Lubin: Part 2

Oct 19, 2021 | Our Jewish World

NCJW Clergy Series with Rabbi Shalom Lubin Oct. 14, 2021 Part 2: “Jewish Rituals, Beliefs and Bubba Maysehs in the 21st Century” Click the following link for the recording:...

Will the Real Messiah Please Stand Up?

May 27, 2021 | Our Jewish World

Rabbi David Nesson, spiritual leader of Morristown Jewish Center-Beit Yisrael, gave a fasinating, three-part series on this topic. Here are links to the sessions.

Clergy Learning Series in March: ‘The Most Unusual Book in the Torah–the Book of Job’

Dec 11, 2020 | Our Jewish World

Rabbi Mark Biller, spiritual leader of Temple Gates of Prayer in Queens, New York, will explore what he calls “The Most Unusual Book in the Torah–the Book of Job,” as part of Our Jewish World’s Clergy Learning Series. Rabbi Biller’s series will be held via Zoom on Thursday, March 4 and 11, at 1 p.m.

To listen to Rabbi Mark Biller’s first class on ‘The Book of Job’:

Mar 5, 2021 | Our Jewish World

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Rabbi Steven Bayar to Address ‘The Pandemic and Politics: How are we changed? How are we the same?’

Jan 25, 2021 | Our Jewish World

Rabbi Steven Bayar, rabbi emeritus of Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn, will lead a thought-provoking three-part Our Jewish World series in April, via Zoom, titled “The Pandemic and Politics: How are we changed? How are we the same?” The three presentations will be held on Thursdays, April 8, 15 and 22, all beginning at 12:30 p.m.