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SUMMARY:Silence and Survival: Modern Midrash and Post‑Holocaust Jewish Thought
DESCRIPTION:RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES: CONVERSATIONS FOR OUR TIMES\nPresented by Rabbi Jack Luxemburg\nRabbi Emeritus\, Temple Beth Ami\, Rockville\, MD \nEighty years after the Shoah\, and still we are struggling to find ways to talk about the horror\, the tragedy and the destruction visited upon our people and the world. \nDuring the season of Holocaust Remembrance\, Rabbi Jack Luxemburg\, offers the study and discussion of two modern voices\, both women\, who employ the ancient mode of Midrash\, to illustrate differing responses to the challenging questions — moral\, social and spiritual — posed by the Shoah. These passages are selected from the collection titled\, “Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash”. \nThe session will provide our community of learners with an opportunity explore aspects of post-Holocaust thought\, and to recall both victims and survivors through the traditional practice of study in memory of those whom we have lost.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/silence-and-survival-modern-midrash-and-post-holocaust-jewish-thought/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:Baron de Hirsch\, the Godfather of Jewish Settlers in the New World
DESCRIPTION:Step into the remarkable story of how the Bronfman and Grossinger families\, along with hundreds of thousands of other Jewish immigrants\, got their start thanks to the billions of dollars Baron Maurice de Hirsch dedicated to giving “a portion of my companions in faith the possibility of finding a new existence.” \nFrom the pampas of Argentina to the rolling hills of southern Brazil\, across the United States\, and onto the windblown prairies of Canada\, his generosity opened doors and transformed countless lives. \nHis philanthropy founded the New World’s second largest Jewish community in Argentina\, sparked multibillion dollar fortunes in Brazil\, introduced the first bathroom showers and the first farmers’ credit unions to the United States\, helped Saskatchewan and Alberta avoid annexation by the United States\, and played a key role in the development of the Jewish Catskills. \nJoin us to learn how maybe even your family benefitted from Baron de Hirsch’s generosity.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/baron-de-hirsch-the-godfather-of-jewish-settlers-in-the-new-world/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Israel & Global Jewish Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044811
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SUMMARY:Children of the Book: A Celebration of Reading Together
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author Ilana Kurshan for a conversation about her newly released memoir\, Children of the Book\, a moving exploration of how reading together can shape a family’s inner world. \nKurshan will reflect on the deeply Jewish nature of reading as a practice that links generations\, echoes the liturgical cycle\, and turns shared stories into lasting inheritance. Whether you’ve spent years reading to children or grandchildren\, or you cherish memories of being read to yourself\, come be inspired by this luminous meditation on the stories that shape us—and the stories we share. \nJoin us in person at B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville\, Maryland. Barring technical issues\, the recording of this talk will be added to our Program Archive.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/children-of-the-book-a-celebration-of-reading-together/
LOCATION:B’nai Israel Congregation\, 6301 Montrose Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Youth & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044811
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SUMMARY:RABBINIC PERSPECTIVES: Why Does God Hate Yeast?
DESCRIPTION:This session in our new series will explore the issues surrounding one of the central\, widely accepted values of Pesach: the prohibition against consuming foods and drinks produced through leavening. While these consumables are most often associated with bread products\, they also include items such as beer. The common element is yeast\, something humans tend to enjoy and appreciate\, but which\, in the biblical narrative\, is viewed quite differently. \nOur core text for discussion will be Exodus 12. Rashi famously identifies this chapter as the true starting point of the Torah\, suggesting that the Book of Genesis and Exodus 1–11 function\, in a sense\, as a prologue. Yet both Genesis and the opening chapters of\nExodus depict a universe radically different—two steps removed—from the worldviews of (1) classical rabbinic Judaism and (2) the modern world as we understand it. \nSo\, while one might say that God hates yeast\, the deeper question we will explore is this: What is the nature of the world that God loves\, as described in the Torah?
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/rabbinic-perspectives-why-does-god-hate-yeast/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Holidays, Rituals, and Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:FINDING SOPHIE: HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY ANCESTRY
DESCRIPTION:Presented by April Goldenberg\nFounder\, The Whole Mishpucha \nThis engaging presentation introduces effective methods for tracing your ancestors and navigating the common challenges of genealogical research.  \nWhether you’re just beginning your family history journey or have already started uncovering your roots\, this workshop offers valuable insights for everyone. Using the real-life case study of “Finding Sophie\,” you’ll be guided through a step-by-step process designed to help you overcome obstacles\, avoid common pitfalls\, and discover practical strategies for success in your own research.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/finding-sophie-how-to-research-your-family-ancestry/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
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SUMMARY:Sweet Strength: Jewish Resilience Through Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rabbi Deborah Prinz\, Author  \nJoin us for a delectable journey through the Jewish history of chocolate. Rabbi Prinz will draw from her world travels on the trail of chocolate to enchant chocoholics everywhere as she unwraps the role of religion in the trade\, retail and manufacture of chocolate since it was first introduced to Europeans.  \nWe’ll dig into the surprising Jewish connections to chocolate in this gastronomic exploration\, based on her book\, the first ever on this topic\, On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews\, Religions\, History\, Travel\, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao (2nd Edition).
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/sweet-strength-jewish-resilience-through-chocolate/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T210000
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SUMMARY:Censoring the Holocaust: How Books Shape Our View of a Painful Past
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Edna Friedberg \nEver since the 1940s\, books about the Holocaust have proven flashpoints. From early editions of The Diary of Anne Frank that omitted controversial passages to more recent attempts to ban the graphic memoir Maus from some American classrooms\, what we read about this difficult history often amplifies broader societal debates.  \nJoin us to look back at Holocaust literature (both fiction and non-fiction) and how its popularity shifts depending on time\, place\, and politics.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/censoring-the-holocaust-how-books-shape-our-view-of-a-painful-past/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Old New York: The Black-Jewish Musical Connection
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand… !\nPresented by Saul Lilienstein\nMusic Historian\, Smithsonian Affiliates in D.C.\, Johns Hopkins University\, Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center \nRagtime swept the nation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, a moment when two communities\, European Jewish immigrants seeking refuge and Black Americans searching for their own cultural sanctuary\, intersected. Instinctively\, they discovered a music that spoke powerfully to both. \nThis convergence is reflected in the story of Scott Joplin\, the Missouri-born composer who stood at the forefront of the ragtime movement. As a young musician\, Joplin studied piano with a Jewish immigrant from Germany and quickly gained early fame. When he later moved to New York\, he was embraced by African American musicians and noted Jewish influences woven into their improvisational styles. \nIn this presentation\, Saul Lilienstein will begin with an exploration of Joplin’s story\, and then discuss the other musicians who shaped this remarkable fusion\, sharing evidence of how these sounds came together to shape a uniquely American music.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/echoes-of-old-new-york-the-black-jewish-musical-connection/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T210000
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CREATED:20260107T190701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190701Z
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SUMMARY:Myths\, Legends\, and Monuments: The Popular Legacy of Early American Jewish History
DESCRIPTION:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LILLIAN AND ALBERT SMALL CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM\nPresented by Michael Hoberman\nProfessor of American Literature\, Fitchburg State University \nJoin us to explore how Jewish experiences in early America\, during the Revolution\, the era of slaveholding in the early republic and antebellum period\, and the push westward\, have been imagined\, commemorated\, and often mythologized. We’ll look at how stories about relationships between Jews and Native Americans\, as well as Jews and Black Americans\, are reinterpreted through the lens of today’s political climate. Along the way\, we will consider how the narratives Americans tell about early Jewish life shape the way we understand the racial and cultural complexities of the present. \nHoberman will examine contemporary popular portrayals of Jewish history in the United States\, from historical novels to the interpretation of early synagogues and house museums. And he’ll introduce us to present-day descendants of early American Jews who reflect on how their genealogical backgrounds inform their own identities. \nTimely and original\, this talk will help us see how the ways non-specialists interpret and represent the past play a powerful role in shaping Jewish American history and identity.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/myths-legends-and-monuments-the-popular-legacy-of-early-american-jewish-history/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044811
CREATED:20251031T151752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151752Z
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SUMMARY:ANTISEMITISM\, AN AMERICAN TRADITION
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Pamela Nadell\nProfessor and Patrick Clendenen Chair in Women’s and Gender History\, American University \nJoin us in welcoming award-winning historian Pamela S. Nadell back to the Haberman Institute for a conversation about her timely and compelling new book Antisemitism\, an American Tradition. \nNadell explores the deep roots of antisemitism in the U.S.—from colonial times to the present—and the powerful ways in which Jewish communities have resisted hatred and bigotry.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/antisemitism-an-american-tradition/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T044811
CREATED:20251023T123905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T123905Z
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SUMMARY:The Golden Age of American Jewry Is Not Over: Defending Democracy in Turbulent Times
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rabbi David Saperstein\nDirector Emeritus\, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism \nAmerican Jews have experienced unprecedented freedom and opportunity in this nation. Yet\, today\, we witness threats to the very democratic institutions that made this golden age possible\, from intensifying political polarization and rising hate crimes\, disproportionately affecting Jews\, to the erosion of the rule of law and minority rights. Some say that Golden Age is over; some are committed to preserving it. Defending democracy is not merely a matter of self-interest but about fulfilling our deepest obligations to the principles ensuring that all minority communities can thrive in a pluralistic society\, the principles that transformed America into a beacon of hope for all in our own land and for the oppressed worldwide. What should be our response to these challenges at this crossroads for our nation and our community? \nRegister to receive the Zoom link to join us online.
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/the-golden-age-of-american-jewry-is-not-over-defending-democracy-in-turbulent-times/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, 9915 Apple Ridge Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:info@habermaninstitute.org
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