West End Synagogue

Led by Michael Graff. Close study of Jewish writings. Reading in advance of each session required.

Contining discussions and new questions arising from Saturday morning's Torah study, this lay-led group meets on Zoom at the main WES link to further delve into the preceding week's parshah, with volunteer facilitators changing weekly. The group has also been devoting the last half hour of its time each week to reading together through the books of the Nevi’im - Prophets - and Ketuvim - Writings - which follow the Pentateuch. Zoom only; WES services link. Please contact the office us if you need information on how to join us virtually.

All WES members are invited to join our study of West End’s Middah (ethical value/character trait) of the month. Monthly, third Monday of each month.

How did Jews in the 20th century understand God? Or, to put it another way, how have our understandings of God continued to evolve and expand? Join Susan Schorr for an exploration of multiplied and multi-layered modern Jewish ideas about God. We will hear from philosophers and theologians, rabbis and teachers. Please contact admin@westendsynagogue.org for Zoom link access.

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service in the round, sometimes preceded by nosh and ShabTalk events! In person and via Zoom.

Every week, together we engage in text study of the weekly Torah portion. As a learning community, we seek to draw on our texts, honor them for what they represented in their time of creation and explore how they can be applied in our time. Led by our Rabbi, and member volunteer leaders. This session is in person at the synagogue as well as on Zoom. Please check the weekly newsletter or contact us for Zoom access information.

HaMatmid meets at 2 pm every Saturday. Although it began as a way to study the books of the Tanach beyond the Torah, over the past decade we have studied many other topics. These have included how a Torah scroll is created, pre-High Holy Day workshops, deep dives into the Sh’ma and the prayers around the Sh’ma. (Online --but check.)