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.

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.

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.

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.