Speaker Series: Jeffrey Bennett

The Distinguished Speaker Series Presents... Jeffrey Bennett "Global Warming - Science and Politics" November 13, 2019, 8:00 pm Astrophysicist and educator, Jeffrey Bennett, a winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award, is the author of bestselling college textbooks in astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and statistics. Formerly a Visiting Senior Scientist at NASA Headquarters, […]

Recurring

Doing Mitzvot: Claiming and Reclaiming Jewish Rituals and Behaviors Online

Thursdays, November 14, January 23, April 2, and April 30 12:00 pm In person, at NVHC (this class was previously advertised as an online course, but it will instead be an in-person class) Together, we will explore Jewish rituals, the tools for making meaning in our lives. We will consider how rituals and mitzvot help […]

Erev Shabbat Service – The Pulpit and the Pew, with Kol Shirah

Join us to welcome in Shabbat with our adult volunteer choir, Kol Shirah! This Shabbat is also our second Pulpit and the Pew, an experiment that encourages a multi-directional relationship between the sermon from the pulpit and the congregants hearing the sermon. During this service, our clergy will address climate change, and then after the oneg, congregants are […]

We Were Strangers in the Land of Egypt: How We Face Immigration

As Jews, we are no strangers to the concept of immigration. Our families were all immigrants from somewhere, facing difficult choices along the way. In today’s world, we are hearing about various issues surrounding immigration on a daily basis. Join us on a year-long series to explore a 360° view of immigration, helping us to […]