Rabbi Yuter begins a brand new shiur series titled “Confronting Chosenness” which will discuss Jewish exceptionalism in thought and practice. This first class begins exploring the biblical foundations the Jews being God’s “chosen people”.
The idea that the Jews are God’s “chosen people” is well known, but there is much uncertainty as to what the idea of “chosenness” actually means. In this class Rabbi Yuter will explore the sources of what it means to be “chosen,” and how these ideas manifest in the laws which define how we relate to the rest of the world.
This class is open to men and women of all backgrounds.
Sunday morning 9:00am at The Stanton Street Shul
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In this exciting new class, Rabbi Yuter will be presenting a “back to basics” approach to Jewish thought and halakha. Whereas “introduction” classes simply present ideas, this fundamentals class will critically analyze and reevaluate many core assumptions and beliefs which we take for granted. This class will discuss the theological foundations of Judaism, the halakhic process, and the specific laws of Shabbat and Kashrut.
This class is open to men and women of all backgrounds.
Tuesday evenings 8:00pm at The Stanton Street Shul
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Join us for a rare, intimate concert featuring composer Steve Reich and cellist Maya Beiser and honoring Rebecca and David Friedman.
Saturday December 3rd, 2011,
7:30 pm Havdallah, wine & hors d’oeuvres,
8:30 pm concert
Tickets may be purchased though our Shop / Donate page:
Benefit Concert Donor: $125 (includes one ticket)
Benefit Concert Sponsor: $1,000 (includes two tickets and program listing)
Benefit Concert Benefactor: $1,250 (includes admission for ten guests, recognition as a lead sponsor)
The historic Stanton Street Shul is at once a vivid example of the past and the joyful scene of vibrant Jewish life today. Our 98-year-old building — the sole surviving Eastern European “tenement shul” on the Lower East Side — is home to a rare set of mazelot (zodiac murals) and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Our members and leaders are young and older, diverse and enthusiastic. It is a warm, welcoming place.
It is at Stanton Street that our honorees, Rebecca (Rivky) and David Friedman, met and fell in love. Their passionate support of the shul, generosity and friendliness, creativity and willingness to help where help is needed exemplifies the spirit of the Shul.
Steve Reich, hailed as one of the world’s great composers, is a Pulitzer Prize and Praemium Imperiale laureate, to name but a few honors.
Dubbed “cello goddess” by The New Yorker, soloist Maya Beiser has created a new repertoire for her instrument, commissioning and performing new works by leading contemporary composers.
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