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SUMMARY:The Legacy of Holocaust Refugees\, Displaced Persons\, and Survivors Post-1945 in the Jewish World
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Andrew Stein\nSundays\, September 14; October 12\, 19\, 26; November 9\, 16; December 7\, 14; January 11\, 18\, 25; February 1\, 8\, 22; March 1\, 8\, 15\, 22; April 12\, 19\, 26; May 3\nIn Person & Online\n10:45am-12:00pm \nWith the end of World War II in Europe in May 1945\, civilians and former combatants in formerly Nazi-occupied countries in Western\, Central\, and Eastern Europe began a long process of taking stock and rebuilding in the wake of what had been the most destructive war in human history. In the Jewish world\, over two-thirds of prewar European Jewish communities had been wiped out\, and in many instances there was no home or surviving family to return to\, or with the division between Soviet-dominated communist rule and the West\, survivors had no interest in living under Stalinism and in the bloodlands that had claimed their families and communities. This course will not focus on the Holocaust per se\, but rather its aftermath\, as the surviving remnant\, scattered all over the Middle East\, Asia (Shanghai\, specially)\, Europe\, and North and South America began to rebuild\, and the legacy that this generation bequeathed to the Jewish community over the last 80 years. This includes in the USA\, Canada\, UK\, and Western Europe\, and also Poland\, Argentina\, Australia\, and Israel.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/the-legacy-of-holocaust-refugees-displaced-persons-and-survivors-post-1945-in-the-jewish-world/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
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SUMMARY:Short Story Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Short Story Discussion Group\nFirst Monday of each month \n7:30-8:30pm\, on Zoom \nJoin us for a fourth year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four\nNVHC members have selected the stories and will take turns leading the discussions.\nEach session will stand on its own – you can attend whenever you have the time and\ninterest. We’ll meet on the first Monday of the month on Zoom at 7:30pm for 45 minutes\nto an hour. Participants will receive the story and meeting links in advance. To sign up\nfor this year’s discussion group\, email shortstories@nvhcreston.org. Even if you\nparticipated last year\, we’d like you to sign up again so that we can gauge interest in the\nprogram and ensure that we have the correct email address for you.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/short-story-discussion-group/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
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CREATED:20260504T191349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T191349Z
UID:670899-1778005800-1778011200@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Panel
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/neurodiversity-panel/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T185500
DTSTAMP:20260514T132921Z
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UID:670719-1778090400-1778093700@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Elizabeth Lacher  \nThursdays\, September 11\, 18\, 25; October 9; November 6\, 13; December 4\, 18; January 8\, 29 \n6:00-6:55pm\, in person only \nWednesdays February 4\, 18\, 25; March 11\, 18\, 25; April 15\, 22\, 29; May 6\, 13\, 20 \n5:00-6:55pm\, in person only \n$200/members\, $250/non-members \nPrerequisites: Ability to read Hebrew phonetically\nMinimum 4 students required for the class to run. \nFor students who want to be able to read\, understand\, and translate selections from Torah. We will learn Hebrew grammar and to recognize a variety of verb forms and expand knowledge of Biblical vocabulary. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/exploring-biblical-hebrew-2/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T133317Z
CREATED:20251230T212102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T133317Z
UID:670723-1778092200-1778095800@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Prayer Hebrew (for Adults)
DESCRIPTION:No prior knowledge needed! \nWednesdays\, 6:30-7:30pm \nIn person at NVHC \nText: Aleph Isn’t Tough (optional text: Mishkan Tefilah: Shabbat\, non-transliterated) \nTaught by Elizabeth Lacher \nDates: 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, 2/25\, 3/4\, 3/11\, 3/18\, 3/25\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27\, 6/3 (the class on June 3 will be at 7:15pm)\, 6/10 \nStart 2026 off strong by learning something new! In this beginner’s class\, you’ll learn the Hebrew aleph bet\, vowels\, basic reading rules\, and prayer vocabulary. You’ll become comfortable reading key prayers from our Shabbat liturgy and for holidays\, and you’ll learn the meaning and context for specific prayers. Whether you want to follow along better at services\, are going to Israel\, or just want to start learning another language\, this class is for you!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/beginning-prayer-hebrew-for-adults/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20250227T150318Z
CREATED:20250227T150318Z
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UID:670809-1778094000-1778099400@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
DESCRIPTION:We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation\, with a group of peers\, to engage with our millennia-old tradition and community ritual of affirming one’s place in the Jewish community. \nThere will be a Hebrew learning component as well as a content study with Cantor Caro\, Rabbi Holzman\, and Rabbi Barrett. The culmination of this journey is set for Shabbat morning\, May 23\, 2026. \nThe Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew class will be divided into two sections from April through August\, to address varying levels of Hebrew. Starting in September\, we will all come together into one Hebrew class. The calendar includes the dates and times for both sections of the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew classes. \nAll classes will be in person.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/adult-bnai-mitzvah-hebrew-class-2/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
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UID:670340-1778155200-1778158800@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Judaism Is About Love
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi Holzman\nThursdays\, September 4*\, October 16\, November 20\, December 11\, January 29\, February 19\, April 23\, May 7\, June 4\n12:00-1:00pm\, online only \nPlease note: The May 21 class is cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent\, masterful volume of Jewish thinking\, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required\, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.) \n*The September 4 session will include a review of the book so far. \nTo conclude the Judaism is About Love series\, we’ll gather for a special summary session. Rabbi Holzman will review the entire book\, highlight key ideas and themes\, and take questions. \nThis final session is open to the entire community! Please register. We hope you’ll join us! \n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/judaism-is-about-love-2/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T185500
DTSTAMP:20260514T132921Z
CREATED:20251124T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T132921Z
UID:670720-1778695200-1778698500@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Elizabeth Lacher  \nThursdays\, September 11\, 18\, 25; October 9; November 6\, 13; December 4\, 18; January 8\, 29 \n6:00-6:55pm\, in person only \nWednesdays February 4\, 18\, 25; March 11\, 18\, 25; April 15\, 22\, 29; May 6\, 13\, 20 \n5:00-6:55pm\, in person only \n$200/members\, $250/non-members \nPrerequisites: Ability to read Hebrew phonetically\nMinimum 4 students required for the class to run. \nFor students who want to be able to read\, understand\, and translate selections from Torah. We will learn Hebrew grammar and to recognize a variety of verb forms and expand knowledge of Biblical vocabulary. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/exploring-biblical-hebrew-2/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T133317Z
CREATED:20251230T212102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T133317Z
UID:670724-1778697000-1778700600@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Prayer Hebrew (for Adults)
DESCRIPTION:No prior knowledge needed! \nWednesdays\, 6:30-7:30pm \nIn person at NVHC \nText: Aleph Isn’t Tough (optional text: Mishkan Tefilah: Shabbat\, non-transliterated) \nTaught by Elizabeth Lacher \nDates: 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, 2/25\, 3/4\, 3/11\, 3/18\, 3/25\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27\, 6/3 (the class on June 3 will be at 7:15pm)\, 6/10 \nStart 2026 off strong by learning something new! In this beginner’s class\, you’ll learn the Hebrew aleph bet\, vowels\, basic reading rules\, and prayer vocabulary. You’ll become comfortable reading key prayers from our Shabbat liturgy and for holidays\, and you’ll learn the meaning and context for specific prayers. Whether you want to follow along better at services\, are going to Israel\, or just want to start learning another language\, this class is for you!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/beginning-prayer-hebrew-for-adults/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20250226T213651Z
CREATED:20250226T213651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T213651Z
UID:670807-1778697000-1778702400@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
DESCRIPTION:We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation\, with a group of peers\, to engage with our millennia-old tradition and community ritual of affirming one’s place in the Jewish community. \nThere will be a Hebrew learning component as well as a content study with Cantor Caro\, Rabbi Holzman\, and Rabbi Barrett. The culmination of this journey is set for Shabbat morning\, May 23\, 2026. \nThe Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew class will be divided into two sections from April through August\, to address varying levels of Hebrew. Starting in September\, we will all come together into one Hebrew class. The calendar includes the dates and times for both sections of the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew classes. \nAll classes will be in person. \n 
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/adult-bnai-mitzvah-class/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T202150Z
CREATED:20250820T040620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202150Z
UID:670914-1779217200-1779222600@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:From Time To Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Cantor Caro\nTuesdays\, September 9\, October 14\, November 11\, December 9\, January 13\, February 17\, March 10\, April 14\, May 19\, June 2\, July 14\, August 11\n7:00-8:30pm\, in person and online \n\n\n\n\nThis class will be a monthly exploration of how the calendar of Jewish time provides deep wisdom for our lives\, carving out multiple paths to Jewish life and meaning. In each class together\, we will learn about the history of the month\, discuss various subjects that arise from the nature or events of the month\, as well discovering notions for personal intentions for the month\, highlighted poetry and music related to the month. \n\n\n\nYou will need to purchase the book of the same title by Rabbi Dalia Marx\, as that will be at the center of our learning together. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/from-time-to-time-journeys-in-the-jewish-calendar/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T175500
DTSTAMP:20251124T191103Z
CREATED:20251124T191103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T191103Z
UID:670941-1779296400-1779299700@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Elizabeth Lacher  \nThursdays\, September 11\, 18\, 25; October 9; November 6\, 13; December 4\, 18; January 8\, 29 \n6:00-6:55pm\, in person only \nWednesdays February 4\, 18\, 25; March 11\, 18\, 25; April 15\, 22\, 29; May 6\, 13\, 20 \n5:00-6:55pm\, in person only \n$200/members\, $250/non-members \nPrerequisites: Ability to read Hebrew phonetically\nMinimum 4 students required for the class to run. \nFor students who want to be able to read\, understand\, and translate selections from Torah. We will learn Hebrew grammar and to recognize a variety of verb forms and expand knowledge of Biblical vocabulary. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/exploring-biblical-hebrew-2/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20251230T212102Z
CREATED:20251230T212102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T212102Z
UID:670943-1779301800-1779305400@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Prayer Hebrew (for Adults)
DESCRIPTION:No prior knowledge needed! \nWednesdays\, 6:30-7:30pm \nIn person at NVHC \nText: Aleph Isn’t Tough (optional text: Mishkan Tefilah: Shabbat\, non-transliterated) \nTaught by Elizabeth Lacher \nDates: 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, 2/25\, 3/4\, 3/11\, 3/18\, 3/25\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27\, 6/3 (the class on June 3 will be at 7:15pm)\, 6/10 \nStart 2026 off strong by learning something new! In this beginner’s class\, you’ll learn the Hebrew aleph bet\, vowels\, basic reading rules\, and prayer vocabulary. You’ll become comfortable reading key prayers from our Shabbat liturgy and for holidays\, and you’ll learn the meaning and context for specific prayers. Whether you want to follow along better at services\, are going to Israel\, or just want to start learning another language\, this class is for you!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/beginning-prayer-hebrew-for-adults/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260220T193424Z
CREATED:20260220T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193424Z
UID:670917-1779301800-1779307200@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Israel and Zionism: History\, Politics\, Culture
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi Holzman \nThursday – April 30\nWednesday – May 20\nTuesdays – June 9\n6:30-8:00pm\, in person and online \nThis will be a broad survey meant to level-set knowledge for our travelers and provide a foundation for deeper study in the future.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/introduction-to-israel-and-zionism-history-politics-culture/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T201500
DTSTAMP:20260416T135253Z
CREATED:20250227T150318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135253Z
UID:668461-1779303600-1779308100@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
DESCRIPTION:We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation\, with a group of peers\, to engage with our millennia-old tradition and community ritual of affirming one’s place in the Jewish community. \nThere will be a Hebrew learning component as well as a content study with Cantor Caro\, Rabbi Holzman\, and Rabbi Barrett. The culmination of this journey is set for Shabbat morning\, May 23\, 2026. \nThe Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew class will be divided into two sections from April through August\, to address varying levels of Hebrew. Starting in September\, we will all come together into one Hebrew class. The calendar includes the dates and times for both sections of the Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew classes. \nAll classes will be in person.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/adult-bnai-mitzvah-hebrew-class-2/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
DTSTAMP:20251230T212102Z
CREATED:20251230T212102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T212102Z
UID:670944-1779906600-1779910200@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Prayer Hebrew (for Adults)
DESCRIPTION:No prior knowledge needed! \nWednesdays\, 6:30-7:30pm \nIn person at NVHC \nText: Aleph Isn’t Tough (optional text: Mishkan Tefilah: Shabbat\, non-transliterated) \nTaught by Elizabeth Lacher \nDates: 1/28\, 2/4\, 2/11\, 2/18\, 2/25\, 3/4\, 3/11\, 3/18\, 3/25\, 4/15\, 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 5/27\, 6/3 (the class on June 3 will be at 7:15pm)\, 6/10 \nStart 2026 off strong by learning something new! In this beginner’s class\, you’ll learn the Hebrew aleph bet\, vowels\, basic reading rules\, and prayer vocabulary. You’ll become comfortable reading key prayers from our Shabbat liturgy and for holidays\, and you’ll learn the meaning and context for specific prayers. Whether you want to follow along better at services\, are going to Israel\, or just want to start learning another language\, this class is for you!
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/beginning-prayer-hebrew-for-adults/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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