Rabbi Hillel said: “Do not say, ‘when I have leisure I shall study’;
perhaps you will never have leisure.”

November 1, 2008 - after Shabbat services
"Maimonides" Thirteen Principles of Faith"
These principles have been described as a "Jewish catechism", and here are those today who say that belief in them is incumbent on all Jews. This was not Maimonides' original intent. We'll
delve deeper into each of the principles, and study the history of their composition.

December 6, 2008 - after Shabbat services
What is a Conservative Jew?" Emet Ve'emunah, the groundbreaking publication detailing the Conservative Movement's stance on a number of important issues, has been sadly neglected. Let's explore what our rabbis say it means to be Conservative today.

January 10, 2009 - after Shabbat services
"Exploring the Conservative Siddur" Our Siddur is very similar to an Orthodox siddur. Similar enough, in fact, that someone who is familiar with one could easily daven (pray) with the other. The differences may appear small, a word here, a phrase there, but the philosophy behind them is extremely significant.

"Reading the Alef-Bet" - date TBD
Have you always wanted to learn how to read Hebrew? Here is your chance. Sign up for this 5-week session and deepen your connection to the eternal language.

February 7, 2009 - after Shabbat services
"Modern Halachah" The Conservative movement is a halachic movement committed to observing Jewish law. The CJL&S, the law committee of the Conservative movement, publishes responsum and teshuvot on a variety of issues. We'll study some of the latest issues.