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Summer Lecture Series
Summer Lecture Series
VBS Summer Lecture (Learning) Series 2018
"Summer Book Club"
Thursday Evenings • 7:30-9:00 pm
Thursday, August 9
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Rabbi Joshua Hoffman
"David And Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell
Thursday, August 16*
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Rabbi Noah Farkas
“Beware of God" by Shalom Auslander
* Preceded by Artists Reception at 6:30 p.m.
Join us as we present our new Fall art exhibit, ”Hands On: Hamsa Exchange”
Come meet the artists and enjoy refreshments prior to the Summer Learning Series session.
Thursday, August 23
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Rabbi Ed Feinstein
"Letters to my Palestinian Neighbor" by Yossi Klein Halevi
HOLD THE DATE
Wednesday, September 5
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi Ed Feinstein and guest Rabbi Mark Borovitz for "Pikuah Nefesh - Saving Your Soul: A High Holiday Prep Learning"
Rabbi Joshua Hoffman: "David and Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Rabbi Noah Farkas: “Beware of God" by Shalom Auslander
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Rabbi Ed Feinstein: "Letters to my Palestinian Neighbor" by Yossi Klein Halevi
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Summer Lecture Series 2017
VBS SUMMER LECTURE SERIES 2017
MOVIE SCREENINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
Join us as we explore how Judaism is reflected through cinema.
Featuring four weekly two-part sessions: On Tuesday evenings, we will screen a movie of each Rabbi's choice; on Thursday evenings, they will discuss Tuesday's movie.
The Summer Series is free and open to the community.
AUGUST 2017
WEEK 1: Rabbi Joshua Hoffman
As we conclude the observance of Tisha B’Av, we inaugurate our summer learning series by studying one of Israel's earliest films.
Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Movie Screening "Sallah Shabati"
Thursday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion with Rabbi Hoffman
WEEK 2: Rabbi Noah Farkas
Tuesday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Movie Screening "The Godfather"
Thursday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion with Rabbi Farkas
WEEK 3: Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Tuesday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Movie Screening "The Frisco Kid"
Thursday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion with Rabbi Feinstein
WEEK 4: Rabbi Ed Feinstein
Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Movie Screening "Fiddler on the Roof"
Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion with Rabbi Feinstein - plus a "Fiddler on the Roof" Sing Along!
Summer Lecture Series 2016
2016 SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST - 7:30 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
"Rabbi's Bookshelf"
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016
Rabbi Avi Taff discusses To Heal a Fractured World by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016
Rabbi Joshua Hoffman discusses The Road to Character by David Brooks
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
Rabbi Noah Farkas discusses Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016
Rabbi Ed Feinstein discusses Putting God Second by Rabbi Donniel Hartman
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BONUS LECTURE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Rabbi Ed Feinstein discusses This Is Real and You are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by Rabbi Alan Lew as we prepare for the High Holidays and launch VBS Ayekah - a six week journey of self-reflection launching on Sunday, September 4, 2016.
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Please note: Purchase of these books is NOT required in order to attend the lecures. However, if you ARE interested in purchasing these books, please support VBS by purchasing on smile.amazon.com
Summer Lecture Series 2015
Summer Lecture Series 2013
IF I AM NOT FOR MYSELF WHO WILL BE FOR ME, SUMMER LECTURE SERIES 2013
My Past and My Future with Rabbi Ed Feinstein Video content from part 4 of "If I Am Not for Myself Who Will Be For Me: The Different Ways We Define Ourselves", Summer lecture series 2013. |
My Home with Rabbi Noah Farkas Video content from If I Am Not for Myself Who Will Be For Me: The Different Ways We Define Ourselves, Summer lecture series 2013. |
My People with Rabbi Noah Farkas Video content from If I Am Not for Myself Who Will Be For Me: The Different Ways We Define Ourselves, Summer lecture series 2013. |
Summer Lecture Series 2012
EXTREME HOUSE MAKEOVER - JEWISH EDITION,
SUMMER LECTURE SERIES 2012
Everything you've Ever Wanted to know about...Everything This is a lecture given by Rabbi Ed Feinstein on August 9, 2012, called Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About...Everything. This lecture was part of the larger Summer Learning Series 2012 titled EXTREME HOUSE MAKEOVER: JEWISH EDITION-Remodeling the Jewish Home |
In the Living Room - Journeys to the Self in the Public Space This is a lecture given by Rabbi Josh Hoffman on August 16, 2012, called In the Living Room - Journeys to the Self in the Public Space. This lecture was part of the larger Summer Learning Series 2012 titled EXTREME HOUSE MAKEOVER: JEWISH EDITION-Remodeling the Jewish Home |
Healthy (and KOSHER!) Living & Eating This is a lecture given by Rabbi Paul Steinberg on August 23, 2012, called Healthy (and KOSHER!) Living & Eating. This lecture was part of the larger Summer Learning Series 2012 titled EXTREME HOUSE MAKEOVER: JEWISH EDITION-Remodeling the Jewish Home |
Landscape Architect: AHHH... The Great Outdoors, August 30, 2012 with Rabbi Avi Taff This is a lecture given by Rabbi Avi Taff on August 30, 2012, called Landscape Architect: AHHH... The Great Outdoors. This lecture was part of the larger Summer Learning Series 2012 titled EXTREME HOUSE MAKEOVER: JEWISH EDITION-Remodeling the Jewish Home |
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