May 2022
Phillips Collection Creative Voices DC – TOBI KAHN
Artist Tobi Kahn will be in conversation with Aaron Rosen, Professor of Religion & Visual Culture and Director of the Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion at Wesley Theological Seminary; Klaus Ottmann, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Special Initiatives at The Phillips Collection; and Debra Balken, independent curator and writer. The Phillips Collection’s Kahn “unit” of seven works is currently on display in the permanent collection galleries alongside their Picasso collection and the One-on-One installation, where British painter Bridget Riley selected three…
Find out more »Conversations with 4 Groundbreaking Contemporary Artists (Tobi Kahn Series)
Join us for a series of conversations between Tobi Kahn and four outstanding artists who have added greatly to the contemporary artistic conversation in diverse mediums. Session 1, May 3rd: Leonardo Drew For over three decades, Leonardo Drew has become known for creating contemplative abstract sculptural works that play upon a tension between order and chaos. At once monumental and intimate in scale, his work recalls post-Minimalist sculpture that alludes to America’s industrial past. Drew transforms accumulations of raw materials such…
Find out more »Courageous Conversations: How to Safely Empower American Jews to Hold Antisemites Accountable – A Discussion with Liora Rez
Join our Beth Israel community for another chapter in our Courageous Conversations series. We are honored to host Liora Rez and hear from her firsthand. Liora will be in conversation with Rabbi Nevarez. This presentation will also employ real-time strategies for advocacy in and around our community. Liora Rez, Executive Director of StopAntisemitism. Liora Rez is the Executive Director of StopAntisemitism, a grassroots watchdog organization that publicly exposes antisemitic behavior and creates real consequences for those who espouse bigotry toward…
Find out more »Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Wednesdays mornings from 10:00-10:45 am Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie Potiker for this grounding way to start the day and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these forty-five-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. For past sessions, visit: https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ About Julie: Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her…
Find out more »4 Virtual Global Gallery Tours (Thursday Series – Tobi Kahn Artist in Residency)
Join artist Tobi Kahn as he takes us on four exhilarating and diverse virtual global gallery tours featuring exhibitions of world renowned artists. Throughout the program we will view exhibitions, virtually meet artists, curators and art historians and hear about their perspectives on the works viewed. Participants will be introduced to what is new and important in the art world. The goal of the course is for participants to view art critically. Tobi Kahn’s gallery tours were ranked #1 in…
Find out more »Sacred Space, Sacred Time, Sacred Objects
Join us for three Friday conversations with artist Tobi Kahn as we explore the relationship between art and Jewish tradition. These 45 minute sessions will start with a short opening by Tobi and then turn to an open discussion based on your questions. Friday May 13, 2022 Sacred Space On the relationship between museums, shrines, synagogues and the white cube and the human need for sacred spaces. Friday May 20, 2022 Sacred Time On how time plays a role in art…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Torah Study will be via diverse access: in person in the Feuerstein Family Activity Center or on Zoom You can connect via your computer or telephone using Zoom. You can register just once for all future sessions, by clicking HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Come occasionally or come every week. These eclectic and lively discussions about the week’s Torah portion consider the text through traditional and modern commentaries, as well…
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Service
An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. Located in the Foster Family Chapel, or via the Beth Israel Chapel YouTube Channel. Please contact Gordon Glenn at gaglenn@prodigy.net to be added to the Lay Led Service list. For those attending virtually and who do not have your own Mishkan Ti’filah for Shabbat, you can get a Kindle version for $4.99 at the following link: Amazon/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Mishkan-Tfilah-Shabbat-Reform-Siddur-ebook/dp/B016R0HSLU/ref=sr_1_2 If you have an…
Find out more »Conversations with 4 Groundbreaking Contemporary Artists (Tobi Kahn Series)
Join us for a series of conversations between Tobi Kahn and four outstanding artists who have added greatly to the contemporary artistic conversation in diverse mediums. Session 1, May 3rd: Leonardo Drew For over three decades, Leonardo Drew has become known for creating contemplative abstract sculptural works that play upon a tension between order and chaos. At once monumental and intimate in scale, his work recalls post-Minimalist sculpture that alludes to America’s industrial past. Drew transforms accumulations of raw materials such…
Find out more »Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Wednesdays mornings from 10:00-10:45 am Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie Potiker for this grounding way to start the day and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these forty-five-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. For past sessions, visit: https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ About Julie: Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her…
Find out more »4 Virtual Global Gallery Tours (Thursday Series – Tobi Kahn Artist in Residency)
Join artist Tobi Kahn as he takes us on four exhilarating and diverse virtual global gallery tours featuring exhibitions of world renowned artists. Throughout the program we will view exhibitions, virtually meet artists, curators and art historians and hear about their perspectives on the works viewed. Participants will be introduced to what is new and important in the art world. The goal of the course is for participants to view art critically. Tobi Kahn’s gallery tours were ranked #1 in…
Find out more »DayTimers Speaker Series: David Ellenstein, Artistic Director @ North Coast Repertory Theatre
Born into a theatrical family, David has worked in theatres across the country. Before joining North Coast Rep in 2003 he served as Artistic Director for the Los Angeles Repertory Company and the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company (AJTC). A veteran of over 250 theatrical productions, directorial favorites include: North Coast Rep (Streaming) Dr. Glas, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Einstein Comes Through, Trying, A Christmas Carol, An Iliad, Same Time, Next Year and Necessary Sacrifices – (LIVE) The Outsider, All in the Timing, Holmes and Watson, A Funny Thing…
Find out more »Sacred Space, Sacred Time, Sacred Objects
Join us for three Friday conversations with artist Tobi Kahn as we explore the relationship between art and Jewish tradition. These 45 minute sessions will start with a short opening by Tobi and then turn to an open discussion based on your questions. Friday May 13, 2022 Sacred Space On the relationship between museums, shrines, synagogues and the white cube and the human need for sacred spaces. Friday May 20, 2022 Sacred Time On how time plays a role in art…
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Torah Study will be via diverse access: in person in the Feuerstein Family Activity Center or on Zoom You can connect via your computer or telephone using Zoom. You can register just once for all future sessions, by clicking HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Come occasionally or come every week. These eclectic and lively discussions about the week’s Torah portion consider the text through traditional and modern commentaries, as well…
Find out more »Shabbat Lay Led Service
An informal service, open to all, featuring prayer, singing and Torah discussion in a relaxed and friendly setting. Located in the Foster Family Chapel, or via the Beth Israel Chapel YouTube Channel. Please contact Gordon Glenn at gaglenn@prodigy.net to be added to the Lay Led Service list. For those attending virtually and who do not have your own Mishkan Ti’filah for Shabbat, you can get a Kindle version for $4.99 at the following link: Amazon/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Mishkan-Tfilah-Shabbat-Reform-Siddur-ebook/dp/B016R0HSLU/ref=sr_1_2 If you have an…
Find out more »Conversations with 4 Groundbreaking Contemporary Artists (Tobi Kahn Series)
Join us for a series of conversations between Tobi Kahn and four outstanding artists who have added greatly to the contemporary artistic conversation in diverse mediums. Session 1, May 3rd: Leonardo Drew For over three decades, Leonardo Drew has become known for creating contemplative abstract sculptural works that play upon a tension between order and chaos. At once monumental and intimate in scale, his work recalls post-Minimalist sculpture that alludes to America’s industrial past. Drew transforms accumulations of raw materials such…
Find out more »Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker
Wednesdays mornings from 10:00-10:45 am Give yourself the gift of calm. Join Julie Potiker for this grounding way to start the day and move from a place of fear to a place of calm. In these forty-five-minute mindfulness sessions, you will experience bringing your attention to the present moment without judgment. For past sessions, visit: https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ About Julie: Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Through her…
Find out more »4 Virtual Global Gallery Tours (Thursday Series – Tobi Kahn Artist in Residency)
Join artist Tobi Kahn as he takes us on four exhilarating and diverse virtual global gallery tours featuring exhibitions of world renowned artists. Throughout the program we will view exhibitions, virtually meet artists, curators and art historians and hear about their perspectives on the works viewed. Participants will be introduced to what is new and important in the art world. The goal of the course is for participants to view art critically. Tobi Kahn’s gallery tours were ranked #1 in…
Find out more »Adult Evening Book Club
9/23/2021: "Antiquities" by Cynthia Ozick - Barbara Pedley 10/21/2021: "Agent Sonya: Moscow’s Most Daring Wartime Spy" by Ben Macintyre - Catherine Hand and Jeff Dosick 11/18/2021: "The Boats of Cherbourg" by Abraham Rabinovich - Debby Sherman and Jeff Dosick 12/16/2021: "The Rise of David Levinsky" by Abraham Cahan - Arnie Gass 1/20/2022: "Red Notice" by Bill Browder - Vivian Giudice 2/17/2022: "Thread of Grace" by Mary Doria Russell- Eleanor Lazarow 3/24/2022: "The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties that…
Find out more »Sacred Space, Sacred Time, Sacred Objects
Join us for three Friday conversations with artist Tobi Kahn as we explore the relationship between art and Jewish tradition. These 45 minute sessions will start with a short opening by Tobi and then turn to an open discussion based on your questions. Friday May 13, 2022 Sacred Space On the relationship between museums, shrines, synagogues and the white cube and the human need for sacred spaces. Friday May 20, 2022 Sacred Time On how time plays a role in art…
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