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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/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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SUMMARY:A Concise History of the Jewish People
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Rabbi Michael Holzman\nTuesdays\, November 3\, December 1\, January 12\, January 26\, February 2\, February 16\n6:30-8:00pm\nIn Person and Online \nWe’ll trace the history of the Jewish people in the following six sessions: \n\nFrom Creation to the Kings\nFrom Exile to the Maccabees\nThe Roman Era to the Talmud\nThe Early Medieval Period to Spain\nFrom Spain to Poland\nEnlightenment\, Emancipation\, and America
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/a-concise-history-of-the-jewish-people/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260812T020308Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Judaism is a class for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism – interfaith couples\, those raising Jewish children\, spiritual seekers\, individuals considering conversion\, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Taught by all three NVHC clergy\, this weekly cohort-based class gives a broad overview of Jewish life – holidays\, theology\, the Torah and other texts\, history\, antisemitism\, life cycle celebrations\, Israel\, and Jewish culture. This class will feature holiday celebrations with the greater NVHC community and community reflection sessions with learned lay leaders to help students integrate into community life. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/intro-to-judaism/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T203932Z
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SUMMARY:Examining American Jewish History via Biography
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Andrew Stein\nSundays\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, 25; November 8\, 15; December 6\, 13; January 10\, 17 24\, 31; February 7\, 21\, 28; March 7\, 14; April 4\, 11\, 18\, 25; May 2\, 16\, 23\n10:45-12:00\nIn Person & Online \nOver the last few years\, we have explored American Jewish history topically and chronologically\, and with a systematic comparison of the US experience with that of several other large Jewish Diaspora communities (especially English-speaking ones) across a range of topics. In this course to mark the USA’s 250th birthday\, we will approach American Jewish history from a different angle—via biographical profiles of about 20-25 key figures since the origins of American Jewry in 1654. We will look at the lives and legacies of religious leaders\, statesmen and jurists\, philosophers\, poets\, writers and linguists\, journalists\, scientists\, military leaders\, and philanthropists to tease out some broad themes in the study of Jewish history in the United States.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/examining-american-jewish-history-via-biography/2026-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Judaism is a class for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism – interfaith couples\, those raising Jewish children\, spiritual seekers\, individuals considering conversion\, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Taught by all three NVHC clergy\, this weekly cohort-based class gives a broad overview of Jewish life – holidays\, theology\, the Torah and other texts\, history\, antisemitism\, life cycle celebrations\, Israel\, and Jewish culture. This class will feature holiday celebrations with the greater NVHC community and community reflection sessions with learned lay leaders to help students integrate into community life. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/intro-to-judaism/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
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UID:673872-1794337200-1794342600@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:The Midrash Says What?!
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Rabbi Ashley Barrett\nTuesdays\, October 13\, November 10\, December 8\, January 19\n7:00-8:30pm\nIn Person & Online \nAre you bothered by the little things in Torah that just don’t make sense? Ever wondered what happened to that one character we never hear from again? Torah says two different things that contradict each other; what do I do with that?! \nThe ancient Rabbis refused to live with those problems\, instead they got creative and came up with some answers. Those answers we call midrash: the rich tradition of Jewish interpretation that fills in the gaps of the biblical text and invites us to see familiar stories in entirely new ways. \nIn this class\, we’ll explore some of the most fascinating and surprising midrashim (plural for midrash).  Along the way\, we’ll ask a bigger question: What does it mean to be a Jewish reader of Torah? And even create our own midrashim. No prior knowledge necessary\, or skill at the fine art of midrash required.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/the-midrash-says-what/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T104500
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SUMMARY:Examining American Jewish History via Biography
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Andrew Stein\nSundays\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, 25; November 8\, 15; December 6\, 13; January 10\, 17 24\, 31; February 7\, 21\, 28; March 7\, 14; April 4\, 11\, 18\, 25; May 2\, 16\, 23\n10:45-12:00\nIn Person & Online \nOver the last few years\, we have explored American Jewish history topically and chronologically\, and with a systematic comparison of the US experience with that of several other large Jewish Diaspora communities (especially English-speaking ones) across a range of topics. In this course to mark the USA’s 250th birthday\, we will approach American Jewish history from a different angle—via biographical profiles of about 20-25 key figures since the origins of American Jewry in 1654. We will look at the lives and legacies of religious leaders\, statesmen and jurists\, philosophers\, poets\, writers and linguists\, journalists\, scientists\, military leaders\, and philanthropists to tease out some broad themes in the study of Jewish history in the United States.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/examining-american-jewish-history-via-biography/2026-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000
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UID:672666-1794942000-1794947400@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Judaism is a class for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism – interfaith couples\, those raising Jewish children\, spiritual seekers\, individuals considering conversion\, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Taught by all three NVHC clergy\, this weekly cohort-based class gives a broad overview of Jewish life – holidays\, theology\, the Torah and other texts\, history\, antisemitism\, life cycle celebrations\, Israel\, and Jewish culture. This class will feature holiday celebrations with the greater NVHC community and community reflection sessions with learned lay leaders to help students integrate into community life. \nClick here for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/intro-to-judaism/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260812T020801Z
CREATED:20260812T020801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T020801Z
UID:673098-1794942000-1794947400@www.nvhcreston.org
SUMMARY:Mussar for Living Well in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Cantor Caro \nTuesdays\, October 27\, November 17\, March 16\, April 13 \n7:00-8:30pm\, in person and online \nHow do we remain grounded\, hopeful\, and connected when the world feels uncertain? In these classes\, we will draw upon on the wisdom of our Jewish Mussar tradition—an understanding and practice of cultivating the qualities of soul and character that help us live with greater intention and integrity. Through the lens of those qualities\, we will explore how we can navigate difficult conversations\, respond to antisemitism with courage and resilience\, strengthen community\, and meet life’s complexities with compassion\, purpose\, and hope.
URL:https://www.nvhcreston.org/calendars/mussar-for-living-well-in-challenging-times/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Lifelong Learning
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