Kol Rina

04/08/2026

Our next event is The Jewish Patriots of the American Revolution
and will be on Zoom on Sunday, April 19, 10:30 AM EDT

Jews fought for the American cause in 1776—and fought for religious freedom. Learn of the role of American Jews in the Revolutionary War and how a synagogue in Philadelphia became one of the first national religious organizations in the new United States.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jewish-patriots-of-the-american-revolution-tickets-1986645152129?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/26/2026

Join us on Sunday! Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum shares insights into Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ vision of engaged Judaism and practical ideas for your Pesach Seder.

How did a moderately religious young man from North London become the greatest rabbi of his generation? In this class you will learn from a close student and colleague about Rabbi Sacks’ belief in a Judaism engaged with the world, and the meaning of freedom for our time. The talk will end with some suggestions from Rabbi Sacks for your Pesach Seder night.

Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:30 AM. EDT Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-rabbi-jonathan-sacks-insights-stories-and-teachings-for-you-tickets-1983996921199?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/01/2026

Join us on February 8 for Modern Medical Science Meets the Talmud: End of Life Issues Redefined with Rabbi Daniel Nevins.

In this presentation, we shall discuss the path from emerging medical practice back to our ancient sacred sources, and then return to halakhic guidance for modern Jews today. We shall cite the Talmudic case that serves as the foundation for modern medical ethical questions. These questions include when life support should be discontinued and when organ procurement may proceed. We shall also learn of new medical technologies and protocols that blur the determination of the point at which life ceases.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modern-medical-science-meets-the-talmud-end-of-life-issues-redefined-tickets-1981499140269?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/09/2025

This Sunday! Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jews-of-china-tickets-1968808074951?aff=oddtdtcreator

A talk exploring the Jews of Kaifeng, their history, faith, rise and fall, achievements, and eventual assimilation into Chinese society.

A talk exploring the Jews of Kaifeng, their history, faith, rise and fall, achievements, and eventual assimilation into Chinese society.

10/28/2025

Please join us for Kristallnacht: The November Pogrom
A Memorial Presentation with Rabbi Dr. Eric Lankin

Sunday November 9 10:30 AM EST

Kristallnacht, also known as the November Pogrom, was the prelude to the N**i destruction of German and Austrian Jews and to the Holocaust. We will provide historical context to the events of exactly 87 years ago, November 9-10, 1938; recall the scope of the tragic events on those days; and reflect on the events through the lens of the family of Jona and Sophie Rosenbaum (my wife Jeanne's grandparents).

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kristallnacht-the-november-pogrom-a-memorial-presentation-tickets-1849556325759?aff=oddtdtcreator

🕯Please prepare an unlit yahrzeit candle for our communal memorial ceremony at the end of the program.

10/17/2025

Join us for this fascinating event on Sunday, October 26

Jews were often blamed for pandemics, because they seemed to survive them in unusually large numbers. And what was their secret? Could they have been saved because they observed Jewish Law - the halakha? In this talk we shall examine the origins of this legend, and whether or not it was in fact true.

Register for the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surviving-pandemics-the-role-of-jewish-law-tickets-1782226921699?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/07/2025

Join us for Modern American Synagogue Architecture: History, Community, Identity ✨ An illustrated lecture by Dr. Samuel D. Gruber

For nearly two thousand years, the synagogue has stood at the center of Jewish life and identity. In America, it has served not only as a spiritual and ceremonial hub but also as a cultural landmark, reflecting the evolving needs, values, and aspirations of Jewish communities.

Join us as Dr. Gruber takes us on a visual journey through the history of synagogue architecture in the United States, from its early beginnings to its many modern forms that embody both Jewish tradition and American identity.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modern-american-synagogue-architecture-history-community-identity-tickets-1623442844249?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/10/2025

Join us for
What Makes Israeli Food So Deliciously Unique? Understanding Israel Through Its Cuisine With Joel Haber, Jewish Food Scholar and Guide on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM EDT on Zoom

Israeli chefs have recently conquered the culinary world, but what about all those foods they left behind at home? What do these dishes say about Israel itself? We all know about falafel, but what about petitim, meurav Yerushalmi, and mufleta? How do they reflect Israeli culture? Joel will reveal the culture behind the distinctive foods that make Israel so deliciously . . . Israeli.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-makes-israeli-food-so-deliciously-unique-tickets-1497255524579?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/23/2025

Join us for two evenings of music, history, and culture with Lori Lippitz, founder of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band!

🗓 Session 1: May 29, 7:30 PM EDT
From European shtetls to Chassidic rhythms—trace klezmer’s roots and soul.

🗓 Session 2: June 12, 7:30 PM EDT
Journey to America: Klezmer’s golden age, revival, and vibrant present!

With stories, sounds, and insight from a klezmer legend, this is a can't-miss celebration of Jewish musical heritage.

Register here for FREE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-joy-of-klezmer-in-two-sessions-with-lori-lippitz-tickets-1357087859319?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/23/2025

Join us this coming Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30PM on Zoom for Holocaust Art: This Happened with Janet Mandel

register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-art-this-happened-tickets-1260157718659?aff=oddtdtcreator

After the end of World War II, writers and philosophers maintained that the N**i death camps defied representation; no art could ever do justice to the barbarity. Yet survivors have forced themselves to try to make sense of the horrors they endured— in literature, in music, and in visual art. And now, as Auschwitz recedes into the historical distance and the last survivors disappear, the world cannot afford to forget the legacy these artists have left. This presentation will examine the remarkable work of several painters, some who survived and some who did not.

02/10/2025

Join us for Jewish New Jersey – A Photographic History With Oscar Israelowitz, New York Tour Guide and Publisher
on 📆 Sunday, February 23 at 10:30 AM EST on Zoom!

Come back in time and see the first Jewish settlements in the urban centers of Newark, Paterson, Passaic, New Brunswick, Jersey City, and Trenton.

See the old Bamberger’s Department Store, Beth Israel Hospital, and the old Newark synagogues—B’nai Jeshurun, Bnai Abraham, and Oheb Shalom. See the waterfalls of Paterson and its Jewish-owned factories. Explore the Jewish farming communities of Alliance, Vineland, and Woodbine (the first all-Jewish town in the world). Every town official was Jewish and spoke Yiddish. Visit the old vacation spots of Lakewood and Atlantic City.

😀 A presentation that brings back wonderful memories for some and historical perspectives for all.

Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewish-new-jersey-a-photographic-history-tickets-1242438379639?aff=oddtdtcreator