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Programs, Classes & Events 

In addition to weekly Shabbat services, our community hosts regular programs and special events related to Jewish learning and Torah writ large. Past classes have included our Aleph Bet Intensive, courses with Dr. Justin Sledge on subjects like The Biblical Prophets and Jewish Apocalypticism, programs on ritual facilitation, community organizing and activism, and more.

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Upcoming Events:

Oct 3 - 12

High Holidays 5785

With so much pain, suffering and precarity in the world, we are so looking forward to the utter blessing of being together in beloved community to welcome in 5785. ***Please RSVP by Sept 20***

[In-Person & Livestreamed]

Tuesday, Oct 8

Songs of Sholem & Koyekh w/ Daniel Kahn

The renowned Detroit-born, Hamburg-based Yiddish troubadour returns home for an evening of multi-lingual songs of peace, pain, struggle, and resilience.

[In-Person]

Wednesdays, Oct 2 - Dec 11

Yiddish 101

Lomir redn yidish – Let’s speak Yiddish! In this ten-week series for Yiddish beginners, you’ll get practice greeting people and introducing yourself. You’ll also learn to read and write in the alef-beys (alphabet) and how to use question words, numbers, days of the week, and everyday verbs. The only materials you’ll need are something to write with and on!

[In-Person]

Recurring Programs

Lunchtime Learning Torah Study

Wednesdays, 12 PM [Zoom]

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Reading a chunk of Torah each week, known as parashat ha-shavua ("weekly portion"), is one of our most ancient religious practices. Come and learn!

Rosh Chodesh Gathering

Monthly, according to Hebrew calendar

Moon Stages

An intimate, supportive space for creativity, reflection and intention-setting for welcoming in the new Hebrew month.

Speculative Wisdom:
Sci-Fi & Jewish Lore Book Club

Bi-monthly on Sunday afternoons [Zoom]

Surrealistic Planet

Speculative Wisdom is a book club and text study group that invites participants to gaze into the future through the lens of sci-fi and speculative fiction, and into the past through the lens of Jewish tradition.

Kids Shabbat / Torah Story Time

3rd Shabbat of the month, 10 AM - 12 PM

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Each month, we have a special "playful and prayful" Kids Shabbat service, held at the same time as adult morning services. Parents are welcome to drop their kiddos off and daven in the main service, or stay for the duration. All ages welcome! Tailored for 4-7 year olds, with bite-sized doses of traditional liturgy, singing and music-making, a bit of Jewish education, and of course, story time! 

Getting Good at Getting Older

Monthly on 3rd Weds., 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Holding Hands

Rabbi Laura Geller’s Book, Getting Good at Getting Older will serve as our guide as we hold monthly discussion among the cohort of active seniors, their allies and friends of T’chiyah. Each program is stand-alone, so you can join us even if you haven't attended previous programs.

Beyond the Five Books:
NaKh Reading Group

Bi-monthly, dates vary [Zoom]

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There's more to the Hebrew Bible than just the Torah (Genesis through Deuteronomy) -- Join us to read through the books of NaKh (Nevi'im and Ketuvim, that is "Prophets" and "Writings"), book-club style - i.e., independent reading with periodic group discussion.

Jewish Journeys

Monthly, time TBD [Zoom}

Tallit

Prepare for conversion or an adult b'mitzvah with this year-long intensive online course involving lecture, discussion, independent study, personal practice and chevruta (partnership) learning.

T'chiyah has been a second family to me, and my spiritual home.  The outpouring of friendship, community and care within the T'chiyah body is like nothing I have experienced elsewhere. It is a source of pride for me that I can include myself among its members.  

- Stephanie D.

T'chiyah member since 2020

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