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TST Scholar in Residence Weekend

RSVP to learn with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz

This year, Temple Shaaray Tefila is excited to host Rav Shmuly for our Scholar in Residence Weekend.

As part of this weekend we will be offering two special learning sessions with our scholar, free and open to the public. We ask that you RSVP for these events to ensure that we have enough food and space for everyone. 
Learn more about Rabbi Yanklowitz
 

Friday, April 28th @7:30 pm (after Friday night services)
Transforming the World from the Inside-Out 

Saturday, April 29th @ Noon (instead of Torah study)
Judaism as a Call to Social Action

 

You can read all the details below, or jump down to RSVP
These events will be in-person only at Temple Shaaray Tefila (250 72nd Street, NYC)

Transforming the World from the Inside-Out
Nosh and Drash after Friday Night Services
Friday, April 28th @7:30 - 8:45 pm

With society changing so fast and the deluge of news hitting us at such a constant, unnerving pace, one of the primary ways by which we address the messiness of the outer world is to address the messiness of our inner worlds. We have to step out of the cycles of cynicism that pervade our culture and engender positive change in our communities and in ourselves.

To achieve this goal, we have to develop and refine our characters—our souls—so that we may realize our potential in this life. That is where the Jewish principles of mussar (ethical traits) and middot (character traits) come into play. For indeed, if we are to be the change we seek in the world, we must first actualize ourselves to be the change. And we can only change the world by challenging ourselves to be our best.

Light fare will be provided - please RSVP
Judaism as a Call to Social Action
Developing our Unique Moral Voice - Lunch and Learn
Saturday, April 29th @12:00 - 2:00 pm

This session surveys the historical and contemporary sources for Jewish moral action and asks a critical question: From Abraham to Abraham Joshua Heschel and beyond, what are the newest paradigms for embracing the eternal Jewish calling of improving the world?

Judaism is not only a religion of the synagogue, nor is it a static tradition. Rather, Judaism is among the most ancient philosophies for moral progress, of seeking out and protecting the vulnerable, sheltering the stranger, and ensuring safe harbor for the refugee all in the name of peace. Through this lens, the relevancy of Judaism as a mechanism for justice becomes tangible, actionable, and applicable to the manifold issues of our day.

A light bagel luncheon will be provided - please RSVP

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
Rabbi Yanklowitz has twice been named one of America’s Top Rabbis by Newsweek and has been named by The Forward as one of the 50 most influential Jews and one of The Most Inspiring Rabbis in America. Rabbi Yanklowitz is the author of 23 books on Jewish ethics and his writings have appeared in outlets as diverse as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and the Atlantic among many other secular and religious publications. He has served as speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and a Rothschild Fellow in Cambridge, UK.

Rav Shmuly received a Masters from Harvard University, a Masters from Yeshiva University, and his Doctorate from Columbia University. He was ordained as a rabbi by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, along with 2 private ordinations in Israel. He serves as the President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash (a global Jewish learning and action center). His wife Shoshana, and their four children live in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have also served as foster parents.

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