In the Local Community

“First Look” Torah Study with Cantor Randall Miller
Sundays at 12:30 pm

“First Look” is an hour-long Torah study that focuses on Parashat HaShavua (the weekly torah portion) on the first day of each week, Yom Rishon, Sundays, 12:30-1:30 pm Pacific Time. This is an opportunity for an early look at the parashah, to allow us to focus our thoughts toward the Torah as we enter the new week.

The format will be to place the parashah in its larger Torah context, introduce the main ideas or topics of the parashah, then read a section together in English referencing specific Hebrew words or phrases that are of particular interest. Cantor Randall Miller will facilitate these sessions initially with the hope of sharing that role with other leaders in the future. Over the last year, Hazzan Randall has been doing this work privately with other study partners in the community, bringing forth the commentaries of Rabbis Jonathan Sacks, Adin Steinsaltz, Rashi, Levinas, Sugarman, and others, all the while placing a primary focus on the text of Torah. The group would like to expand this learning to others throughout the Rogue Valley Jewish Community. Over time, all aspects of the learning session may evolve to fit the needs of the group. All are welcome and our first session will begin with the book of Exodus, Shmot.


Cantor Randall’s Zoom room:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9074608188?pwd=WFZBYkg1Tkw4NHl5RGo2ZytyRTJVZz09

Or open zoom and enter:
Meeting Id: 907 460 8188
Password: 610782

 

Special Multi-synagogue Torah Study with Emily Simon

Come and join Emily Simon for a Torah study of the weekly Torah portion every 3rd Saturday of the month.

This offering is available only on Zoom and will be hosted by our friends at Havurah Shalom in Portland, Oregon. (Sign in information is below)  In addition to Emek Shalom other congregations that are being invited are Mayim Shalom in Coos Bay and Temple Sholom in Monticello, New York. We may even have some folks joining us from other parts of the country and maybe the world.

No prior knowledge or study is necessary.

All viewpoints are welcome as we try to draw lessons from the Torah.

Click here to join.Note for all devices: You can also open your Zoom app first, click “Join a Meeting” then enter meeting ID  291215092 and “call via device audio.” The passcode is 5472.  Cell/Landline: Dial +1 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 291215092.

And if you have trouble signing in there are two options: Text David Dropkin, the zoom room host at 469-751-2133, or email him at daviddropkin@gmail.com and he will walk you through getting on the zoom.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE LIVE AT EMEK SHALOM OR ON THE EMEK SHALOM WEBSITE.  IT IS A SEPARATE PROGRAM AND THE ABOVE HAVURAH SHALOM SIGN UP MUST BE USED.

If questions about this program please contact Emily Simon via email at esimonesq@gmail.com