Kol Rina

10/04/2026

Israeli Music Post-October 7: How Music Helped Heal A Nation
With Cantor Perry Fine
Sunday, October 11, 10:30 AM on Zoom

In this week, as we mark the third anniversary of October 7, we reflect back to that horrific event through its music, and the panoply of emotional responses to it. We will examine the wide range of sentiments reflected in the songs written in the aftermath of that national trauma---from anger and sadness, to disillusionment and ultimately to resilience. We also will take a look at the unique issues regarding the International Eurovision Song Contest over these past three years, both musical and political, and examine how music has helped to heal a nation.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/israeli-music-post-october-7-how-music-helped-heal-a-nation-tickets-2000520643096?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/02/2026

Join us this Sunday for From Sinai to SoFi Stadium. Discover the shofar's history, meaning and sound, and how this ancient tradition resonates today with master blaster Michael Gropper.

Learn more and register for the Zoom link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sinai-to-sofi-confessions-of-a-master-blaster-tickets-1996531543592?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/11/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 14 on Zoom, at 10:30 AM for In Search Of David & Solomon with Gary A. Rendburg!

David and Solomon, the two great kings of ancient Israel, are well known to readers of the Bible, but do we have evidence of their existence in the archaeological record? Neither name appears in any contemporary document from the 10th century B.C.E., so how can one determine whether or not the descriptions of their reigns in the Bible have any historical value? This illustrated lecture will survey the archaeological evidence from Jerusalem and elsewhere in an attempt to answer these questions.

Register here:

Did Kings David and Solomon really exist? Explore the archaeological evidence behind ancient Israel’s most famous rulers.

05/21/2026

Join us on Sunday at 7:30pm EDT for The So-Called Ten Commandments: Notes and Queries. Register for the Zoom link below.

The 10 Commandments are so familiar that we tend to think that we understand them, but they are more difficult than they might seem. Are they really "commandments"? And if not, what are they? How many are there and how are they enumerated? And what do the individual stipulations actually entail? We will explore these questions and more as we learn together.

Alan Cooper is the Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies Emeritus at The Jewish Theological Seminary. He joined the faculty in 1997 as a professor of Bible and has served as director of publications and chair of the Bible faculty, and from 2007 to 2018, as provost of JTS. He is the author of numerous publications, the recipient of many awards, and is currently immersed in the study of Leviticus and priestly literature.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-so-called-ten-commandments-notes-and-queries-with-dr-alan-cooper-tickets-1988346612242?aff=oddtdtcreator

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