Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood Taught by: Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, October 3, November 7, December 12, January 2, March 5, April 2 6:30-8:00pm, on Zoom The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America has prepared a superb curriculum of texts exploring the varied elements of a complex idea: Jewish peoplehood. What is this idea? Are […]
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
Beginning Modern Hebrew Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm $136/members, $160/non-members You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters […]
Clergy Class: Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy Taught by: Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, and Rabbi Barrett Fridays, November 3, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5 6:30-6:50pm, in person only Prayer has sustained the Jewish People since its earliest days. It is in our DNA as Jews to connect to each other, the […]
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
Nothing is more heartwarming than the sight of the youngest members of our community running to the sanctuary for Shabbat! Typically held on the first Saturday of the month, Tot Shabbat affords our children and their families the time and space to truly experience the joys of Shabbat. Nell Hirsch, our children’s music specialist, leads Tot […]
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography Andrew Stein October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-10:45, on Zoom This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the centuries, and how over about the last […]
Kehillat Limmud is NVHC’s religious school program for Pre-K-7th grade students, which also encompasses Punims, our program for children ages 0-3. Click here for more information on Punims (ages 0-3). Click here for more information on Kehillat Limmud (grades Pre-K-7). Click here for more information on Tamid (grades 8-12). Please note that Punims (ages 0-4) and Bonim (Pre-K […]
Short Story Discussion Group First Monday of each month 7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom Join us for a third year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four NVHC members have selected the stories and will take turns leading the discussions. Each session will stand on its own - you can attend whenever you have the […]
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Democracy, Israel, and Zionism Taught by: Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, October 24, November 28, December 19, January 9, March 19, April 16 6:30-8:00pm, in person, online by request Zionism is the idea that Jews must have a state in our ancestral homeland. That simple statement has been controversial since its inception. For many of us, liberal […]
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
The Silver Line, NVHC's 55+ group (no one is asking) hosts a monthly Shabbat dinner we like to call Kugel Cafe. We meet at 5:30pm to schmooze and enjoy a delicious catered meal together before heading down to the Sanctuary for Erev Shabbat services at 7:00pm. Click here to learn more about the next Kugel […]
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography Andrew Stein October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-10:45, on Zoom This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the centuries, and how over about the last […]
Kehillat Limmud is NVHC’s religious school program for Pre-K-7th grade students, which also encompasses Punims, our program for children ages 0-3. Click here for more information on Punims (ages 0-3). Click here for more information on Kehillat Limmud (grades Pre-K-7). Click here for more information on Tamid (grades 8-12). Please note that Punims (ages 0-4) and Bonim (Pre-K […]
Punims is our religious school group for children ages 0-4 and their families! Punims meets on select Sundays (below) for music, social time, snack, and learning. Click here to learn more! September 10 October 15 November 12 December 10 January 14 February 11 March 17 March 24 April 14 May 19
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Join the NVHC Brotherhood for their monthly(ish) book club! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 16th from 6:30-8:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. We will be discussing The Coddling […]
Advanced Modern Hebrew Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The textbook reflects […]
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography Andrew Stein October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-10:45, on Zoom This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the centuries, and how over about the last […]
Kehillat Limmud is NVHC’s religious school program for Pre-K-7th grade students, which also encompasses Punims, our program for children ages 0-3. Click here for more information on Punims (ages 0-3). Click here for more information on Kehillat Limmud (grades Pre-K-7). Click here for more information on Tamid (grades 8-12). Please note that Punims (ages 0-4) and Bonim (Pre-K […]
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Creating Meaningful Rituals for Unique Life Moments Taught by: Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, and Rabbi Barrett Tuesdays, October 17, December 5, January 23, March 26, April 9 6:30-8:00pm, in person and online Sacred moments are not just the ones designated by calendar and community. We know that there are many unique moments in our lives, […]
The Book Of Joshua: Life in the Promised Land Taught by: Rabbi Barrett Thursdays, October 19, November 30, December 14, January 25, February 15, March 7 6:30-8:00pm, in person and online Please note: The first class will be from 6:30-7:20 to allow people to attend the Speaker Series that night. The Book of Joshua recounts […]
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat (“joy of Shabbat”) for sweet treats and great conversations! All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.
Join us for Erev Shabbat services followed by Game night! Game night is open to everyone, whether you're a casual board gamer, serious hobbyist, or just want to hang out with your NVHC friends. We'll have plenty of games and snacks, but please feel free to bring your own!
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance - bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography Andrew Stein October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30-10:45, on Zoom This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the centuries, and how over about the last […]
Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1-2 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning January 29, 7-8pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew 1 or equivalent. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. All Adult Hebrew classes are on Zoom and are taught by Neta Litvin. Minimum 4 student required per class. Registration is required - […]
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more. Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines. Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, […]
Hasidic Wisdom - It's Not Just Which Fur Hat Taught by: Cantor Caro Wednesdays, October 11, November 8, December 13, January 31, February 28, March 27, April 10 12:00 - 1:00pm, Hybrid Hasidism was the response to an overly intellectual Judaism in the 17th century in Eastern Europe. The Hasidic masters applied their insights of […]
Textbook: Hebrew: A Language Course, Level 2 Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning January 31, 6-7pm $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. All Adult Hebrew classes are on Zoom and are taught by Neta Litvin. Minimum 4 student required per class. Registration […]
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