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.

Registration required. Join RRC Rabbi Maurice Harris on Zoom for an enriching 4-part comprehensive (but not too overwhelming) overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

WAR AND THE JEWISH SOUL Join us at WES for a thought-provoking night of Jewish short stories, read aloud by WES congregants, with Q&A. Our stories will deal with the effect of war on the soul. Click for more information...

Tot Shabbat is a joyful, interactive, and engaging sing-along celebration of Shabbat for ages 0-6, and their parents! Tot Shabbat focuses on Jewish identity and aims to familiarize students with, and foster enthusiasm for, Jewish values and traditions through an arts-based curriculum. Join us on the first and third Shabbat of every month.

Song-filled, joyful service open to all, featuring our in-house band, and particularly welcoming to children and their families (who help with leadership!). From October through June, a dairy/parve potluck dinner follows the service. (No potluck over the summer). Unless otherwise noted, this service will always be in person and on Zoom.

Torah Study on 2/3/24 will be incorporated into the Shabbat Morning Service.

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.)