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Meeting the Moment as American Jews

Meeting the Moment as American Jews is a learning and discussion group exploring how Jewish values, texts, lived experience, and contemporary realities can help us understand the present and orient ourselves toward our collective future.

Through guided learning and thoughtful conversation, we will explore how we meet this moment with integrity, courage, and care—drawing on Jewish wisdom while engaging the complexity of our time.

This group is designed to be thoughtful, nuanced, and relational, and welcomes participants who are ready to engage in good faith.

Session Structure & Themes

  • 1st Thursdays: Israel and Zionism
     

  • 3rd Thursdays: Our Democracy and the Future of Jews in the United States
     

Each topic will be revisited across the months, allowing for depth, continuity, and responsiveness to unfolding events.

Dates (1st and 3rd Thursdays, excluding Jewish holidays)

Israel and Zionism — 1st Thursdays

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026

  • Thursday, March 5, 2026

 

Our Democracy and the Future of Jews in the U.S. — 3rd Thursdays

  • Thursday, February 19, 2026

  • Thursday, March 19, 2026

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026

 

(No session held on April 2 due to Passover.)

Community Covenant

We commit to a learning community grounded in kavod (respect), machloket l’shem shamayim (healthy disagreement) and the shared responsibility to listen deeply, speak honestly, and hold complexity with care.​

Registration Information

There is no cost to participate in Meeting the Moment as American Jews.

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Donations are always welcome, with a suggested contribution of $18 per session to support ongoing learning and community programming.

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Advance registration is requested to support thoughtful preparation and to foster a consistent, trusting learning community.

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Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions when possible to support continuity and relationship-building. This group will center respectful dialogue, active listening, and engagement with complex and sometimes challenging topics.

Registration Form Details

2/5: Register here  

2/19: Register here

3/5: Register here 

3/19: Register here 

4/16: Register here 

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  • Cost: No cost; suggested donation $18 per session

  • Format: Zoom-only program

  • Zoom link: Sent to registered participants prior to the first session

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