Summer Limmud Series: America at 250

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, and 29, and Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, join the clergy of Temple Rodef Shalom for a four-part Summer Limmud series exploring the rich and evolving story of Jewish life in the United States. Through history, music, culture, and ideas, we’ll examine the changing role of Jews in America, the influence of Jewish composers and artists, the history of Mah Jongg, and American Jewish perspectives on nationhood and identity.

Session Topics:
July 8: The Role of Jews as Citizens in America and the DMV, with Lauren Strauss and Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe

July 15: America’s Most Influential Jewish Composers, with Cantor Michael Shochet and Cantor Sydney Michaeli

July 21: The Jewish History of Mah Jongg, with Professor Annelise Heinz and Rabbi Sarah Tasman

July 29: Prayers for Our Country: American Jewish Voices on Nation and Identity, with Rabbi Alexandra Stein

Open to the community. Attend one session or the entire series.

Registration: https://templerodefshalom.shulcloud.com/form/summer-limmud-america-250.html