Movie Night: Here We Are Thursday, Dec 19th 6:30p This 2020 Israeli-Italian drama film, directed by Nir Bergman, explores the relationship between a father and his autistic son. Tear-jerker alert (just ask Amir Kaufman).
Join the HEA Young Adult Crew, Moishe Pod City Park, base and Rahmana for a fun and spiritual Hanukkah celebration. This event is free!
Hanukkah Bash Sunday, Dec 29th 5:00p to 6:30p Join your HEA family for a creative latke cook-off where the latkes are unique, and the votes are cast by YOU. We will have crafts for the kids, a puppet show featuring Michael Wurzman at 5:30 p.m., candle lighting and songs, a sufganyot experiment, dreidels, blanket-making for a shelter, gelt, and much more! $10 per member family, $20 non-member family. Or, $5 per member individual; $10 per non-member individual.
Listening Tour Tuesday, Jan 7th 7:00p to 8:30p Small gatherings at the homes of members to get to know the HEA leadership, ask questions, and share your vision of HEA. This session is geared for young adults or parents with young adults, and is located in the 80237 zip code.
Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Shulman Wednesday, Jan 8th 12:00p to 1:00p A curriculum on Judaism and Jewish identity based on traditional sources and the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Topics include Identity, Prayer, Study, Mitzvot, Tzedakah, Chesed, Faith, Israel, Kiddush Hashem, and the Jewish future.
Tot Shabbat Shabbat, Jan 11th 10:45a to 12:00p A fun and spirited playtime and Tot Shabbat service.
Hochmat Nashim: Women’s Torah Study Group Sunday, Jan 12th 6:30p to 8:00p Join a vibrant group of Jewish women led by Rabbi Shulman and Gitit Kaufman for a meaningful evening of engagement with Torah and one another.
Life & Legacy Ed Series: Death & Dying Wednesday, Jan 15th 12:00p to 1:30p If you watched last year’s movie, Barbie, or even the trailer, the moment when Barbie asks her friends, “do you guys ever think about dying?”, is both hilarious and cringeworthy. It’s not every day we talk about or even think about death. And when we do, it’s rarely about our own mortality! This program is designed to help people be less afraid of death, sharing insights and approaches on how to have those difficult conversations. With guest speaker, Jamie Sarche. $10 for HEA Members, $15 for Non-Members.
Shabbat, December 21
9:30 a.m., Shir Hadash & Bat Mitzvah of Tess Abramson, Sanctuary 9:30 a.m., Traditional Shabbat Services, Social Hall 10:45 a.m., Torah for Today with Rabbi Joshua Ginsberg-Margo, Library 4:00 p.m., Mincha/Maariv services
Registration for Kabbalah Experience Winter 2025 classes is now open! These classes are a unique opportunity for individuals to explore deeper spiritual insights and personal transformation through the teachings of Kabbalah. Free Introductory Sample Classes are being offered through Jan 6; Semester begins Jan 13.
