Adas on the airwaves

This spring, Adas Israel is proud to host Identity and Authenticity, an international art exhibition in our Quebec Street lobby.  In partnership with Day Eight, a Jewish arts organization, and curated by Dr. Ori Soltes , over 70 works of visual art will be with us during the period of the Omer. Through their visions, their dedication, and their steady hands, the Torah that blooms from the painters, spray painters, photographers, graphic artists, sculptors, collage and textile artists in this exhibition delivers us to a moment of celebration. 

The Israel of today is far different from the country of Ben Gurion. Tech start-ups and right-wing nationalists have replaced the kibbutz and Labor Zionists. The ultra-Orthodox control religious institutions and religious conflict between Jews intensifies. Knowing the real Israel and understanding the complex challenges it faces are essential for those who cherish her. Professor Lazin will present on his academic study of this topic, and our very own Dr. Chiswick will then join him in conversation. 

Join us at the next Sisterhood Sunday Salon for an intimate look at the career trajectory of Sisterhood member and award-winning reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg. Learn about Sheryl’s remarkable career and what’s different about the press during this administration compared to the last, and spend an informative and inspiring hour with Adas Israel Sisterhood.

This class will offer a deep dive into Jewish mystical practices of centering the mind.  We will explore the teachings of the Piacezno Rebbe, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, the Zohar, and HaRav Kook. We will look into the specific Hasidic theologies of each teacher and delve into their mindfulness practices. Each class will conclude with a “mindfulness lab”- a chance to try on the practice that we study.

Hesed Cooks @ Home is feeding more people than ever! Each month, hundreds of people, from children to seniors, eat our delicious home-cooked food through six non-profit organizations who count on our donations. It's easy to join us! Just cook and freeze one or both dishes anytime before May 23, then deliver to the synagogue parking lot. Details are below. We are delighted and honored that our May Hesed cooking effort has been chosen by one of our students for her Bat Mitzvah project. This means her family and friends will also be cooking @ home to deliver to Adas, helping us feed even more people.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks, creator of the best-selling historical novels "The Year of Wonders," "March," and "Caleb’s Crossing," as well as the acclaimed Jewish-themed novels, "People of the Book" and "The Secret Chord," will discuss her literary work and answer participants’ questions.

Are we alone in the universe? World-famous astrophysicist and longtime Harvard professor, Avi Loeb will discuss his provocative science memoir, "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth," taking us on a mind-bending journey from Israel to the far reaches of space to show the latest evidence for extraterrestrial intelligent life. Co-sponsored by Adas Israel and Congregation Beth El.