Rabbi’s Classes

In addition to special lectures, Rabbi Yuter gives two regular weekly classes which are open to men and women of all backgrounds.

On Sunday mornings at 9:00am Rabbi Yuter gives a text based class covering topics of Jewish Law and Theology and on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm Rabbi Yuter gives an “Introduction to Judaism” which revisits and challenges fundamental assumptions about Jewish life and culture.

While these classes are frequently delivered as a series, each class may be appreciated independantly without prerequisites.

In other words, you’re always welcome!

Rabbi Yuter is always open for requests – please take a look at our past classes and offer your suggestions!

Previous Sunday Class Series

  • Introduction to Eiruvin
  • Electricity in Jewish Law
  • Economics and Social Justice in Jewish Law
    • Free Market Ethics in Torah
    • Halakhic Market Controls
    • Taxes and Tzedakah
    • Labor Laws
    • Social Welfare Programs
    • “Tikkun Olam” in Rabbinic Thought
  • Machsehvet Hazal – Rabbinic Thought and Theology
    • Introduction / Angels
    • Divine Providence
    • Where is God?
    • Theodicy and the Problem of Evil
    • Reward and Punishment
    • Mazal / Fate
    • Olam Haba / The World to Come
    • Gehenom / Hell
    • Mashiach
    • The Land of Israel
    • The Hurban
    • Jews vs. Non-Jews – How Racist are We?
    • Jewish Leadership
    • The Wisdom of Women
    • Multiple Truths and Pluralism
    • Marit ‘Ayin – How Not to Be Seen
    • Humrot / Stringencies
    • Halakha V’Ein Morin Kein – The Laws Which Should Not Be Taught
    • Popular Practice and the Process of Pesak – Role of Custom in Jewish Law
    • Martyrdom
    • Segulot, Simmanim, and Superstitions
  • The Politics of Exclusion in Judaism
    • Biblical Sources
    • Rabbinic Sources

    Previous Introduction to Judaism Topics

    • What is Judasim?
    • What is God?
    • Great Books of Judaism
    • The High Holiday Services
    • How to Run a Service
    • Introduction to Jewish Music
    • Everything about Pesach

    Who’s Who in the Talmud

    • Hillel and Shammai
    • Rabban Gamliel
    • R. Shimon Ben Gamliel

    Special Lectures

    • Rabbinic Reactions to Greek Culture
    • Rabbinic Responses to Christian Thought
    • Judaism in the Public Square
    • The Controversy Over Conversions: The Battle for Jewish Identity
    • The Noble Truths of Kohelet: A Relationship Between Jewish and Buddhist Thought
    • Repentance – Do We Really Have To?
    • The Halakhot and Ethics of Universal Health Care in Torah