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Presented by HUC Connect. Tracing biblical sources, Jewish history, and his own family’s experiences, Michael Walzer will discuss the current immigration policy set in place by Stephen Miller and make the case for a more generous approach.

For anyone interested in exploring Judaism - singles, interfaith couples, those considering conversion and Jews looking for adult-level basics. Introduces the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice: Jewish holidays and life cycle events, theology and prayer, Israel, and history.

Presented by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. On Yom Kippur, 1973, Israelis' illusions of near-invincibility shattered as Egyptian and Syrian troops crossed their borders in a lightning strike that left Israel in danger of destruction. Valley of Tears, an Israeli miniseries, is reopening those old wounds, providing a kind of national therapy - and breaking all Israeli viewing records. Join the series' co-creators and stars for clips from the full season and a discussion of the arduous task of revisiting…

Presented by HUC Connect. Covering the Supreme Court for Slate, Dahlia Lithwick will discuss the big issues on the Supreme Court’s agenda, including the elections, healthcare, religious rights, the Mueller investigation, technology, and more.

Presented by HUC Connect. Drawing from their recently-published anthology American Jewish Thought Since 1934, David Ellenson and Michael Marmur chart some of the major trends spanning generations, denominations, and ideologies and share insights that resonate with the current unfolding crisis in America.

Excuse Me, We’re Speaking: Listening to the Often Muted Female Voices of our Tradition In the spirit of Vice President Elect Kamala Harris’ historic victory, we will turn up the volume on biblical women, whose words, ideas, and journeys are often muted, glossed over or conveniently neglected by our commentators. This class will be taught by TI Clergy’s cherished colleague Rabbi Hayley Siegel, along with TI Clergy.

Presented by the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Join the Emmy-winning documentarian, Alexandra Pelosi, for a discussion on American Selfie: One Nation Shoots Itself and about the dangerous refusal of so many Americans to see the country from the perspective of those who aren’t members of their own “tribe.”