Adult Summer Limud
Exploring the Impact of Little Known Jewish Texts on Your Life
Summer Limud is an empowering five session series designed to apply ancient wisdom to contemporary life. Along with the TRS clergy and community, you will find personal meaning and be transformed by a deeper understanding of our historic texts.
No RSVP is necessary. All are encouraged and welcome to attend any or all the sessions!
All of the Limud sessions are live streamed here. They are available after the presentation in our streaming archives here.
Breaking the Code
Tuesday, July 1 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM with Rabbi Amy Schwartzman
The Shulchan Aruch is the code of Jewish Law written in 1563 by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Explore the legal genius of this ancient rabbi.
Handouts from Rabbi Schwartzman’s session:
Erotic Love Poetry
Tuesday, July 8 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM with Cantors Michael Shochet and Rachel Rhodes
Shir HaShirim/Song of Songs is our book of Biblical love poetry. You’ll be surprised at its sensual nature and hidden meanings.
Handout from Cantors Michael Shochet and Rachel Rhodes session:
Flights of Fancy
Tuesday, July 15 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM with Rabbi Stephanie Bernstein
Pirkei D’Rabbi Eliezer is a midrashic retelling of Biblical stories composed around the 8th century. This is what you wouldn’t normally expect from a biblical story; find deeper meaning in these classics.
Handout from Rabbi Stephanie Bernstein’s session:
Joseph in Egypt from Pirkei D’Rabbi Eliezer
Pirkei D’Rabbi Eliezer Text Study
Pathways to Moral Growth
Tuesday, July 22 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM with Cantor Allen Leider
Mussar and the Writings of Rabbi Israel Salanter is a practice of living middot/Jewish virtues that began in the 19th century. Come learn about the newest oldest thing in personal spiritual development.
Magical Mystical Tour
Tuesday, July 29 from 7:30 – 9:00 PM with Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe
The Zohar is the foundational work of Jewish mysticism from the 13th century. Delve into new understandings of our relationship with God and Creation.