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Parashat Ki Tetze: Messages Post October 7
Our Parasha demands of us to never concede to evil and its temptations. The numerous mitzvot listed reflect a commitment to dignifying human behavior always. Furthermore, this responsibility and our mitzvot relate to every realm of life. Ethical behavior is even expected of us at the end of the parasha during military
activity against Amalek. Relevant?

Finding Meaning in a World Gone Mad: Suggestions from our Tradition
Living in a world of natural disaster, terrorism, materialism, lack of self-fulfillment, betrayal, illness, racism.. can easily evoke a sense of meaninglessness. We will explore Dr. Erica Brown’s current book Ecclesiastes and the Search For Meaning. How should I relate to temporality? Can I not create anything new under the sun? What approach should I have toward food and money? What emotions and relationships are significant to my life?

Storytelling: Past and Present Tales For Forming Our Future
Essential to our People is the act of V’higadta/You shall Tell. Often, we introduce critical values and personalities through engaging stories. This technique encourages us to see ourselves within the narrative. We will share and reflect upon stories from the Biblical,Talmudic and Contemporary Periods.

Bracha Feder has shared her passion for learning and teaching with teens, adults and teachers for years. She holds an M.A. in Jewish Thought and Education from the Hebrew University. She was Instructor of Ethics in Jewish Living for the Florence Melton Adult Mini School of the Hebrew University in Toronto for 12 years.

Currently, she offers Synagogue Adult Education courses and on topics such as Jewish Thought, Tanakh, Tefillah, Shabbat and Holy Days. Since moving to Jerusalem, Bracha has taught in the Oded Adult Education Program and for Parashat Hashavua study groups.

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