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Torah for EveryoneMaking Torah Meaningful to YouWednesdays &bull; Twice a Month &bull; Online &bull; 7:00-9:00 pm PT Explore Jewish texts. Ask questions. Share your perspective.&nbsp;It is not in heaven, that you should say, &ldquo;Who among us can go up to the heavens and get it for us and impart it to us, that we may observe it?... No, the word is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to observe it.&rdquo;- Deuteronomy 30:12, 14 Find modern meaning in an ancient text.&nbsp;Torah for Everyone is exactly what it sounds like: Torah for everyone, believer and skeptic, Jew and non-Jew, modern and traditional. Together, we read Jewish texts, explore what they might mean for our lives, and share our reflections and responses. There are no experts, only learners and companions on a journey through the text.&nbsp; No Hebrew or previous Jewish knowledge is required. Rabbi Ruth Adar prepares materials, leads the group, and guides the conversation as a moderator and resource. Contact Rabbi Ruth Adar to learn more: <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:ruthadar@gmail.com" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">ruthadar@gmail.com</a> Payment Policy:&nbsp;We offer registration options:1. Annual Registration: Register for the year at $475, saving $50 compared to individual classes.2. Installment Plan: Pay in two parts&mdash;half at registration and the rest in April.&nbsp;You can pay through this registration page or by check. Please complete the registration form regardless of your payment choice. Meeting Dates:October 14 + 28November 11December 2 + 16January 6 + 20February 3 + 17March 3 + 17April 7 + 28May 5+19 &ldquo;I was nervous about taking a class based around a religious text because I don&rsquo;t consider myself religious. What I found was the opposite of what I expected: an open, casual conversation where discussion and debate were encouraged. &nbsp;I came away feeling more empowered and having a deeper understanding of my Jewish background.&rdquo; - Patti

Torah for EveryoneMaking Torah Meaningful to YouWednesdays • Twice a Month • Online • 7:00-9:00 pm PT Explore Jewish texts. Ask questions. Share your perspective. It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who among us can go up to the heavens and get it for us and impart it to us, that we may observe it?... No, the word is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to observe it.”- Deuteronomy 30:12, 14 Find modern meaning in an ancient text. Torah for Everyone is exactly what it sounds like: Torah for everyone, believer and skeptic, Jew and non-Jew, modern and traditional. Together, we read Jewish texts, explore what they might mean for our lives, and share our reflections and responses. There are no experts, only learners and companions on a journey through the text.  No Hebrew or previous Jewish knowledge is required. Rabbi Ruth Adar prepares materials, leads the group, and guides the conversation as a moderator and resource. Contact Rabbi Ruth Adar to learn more: <a href="mailto:ruthadar@gmail.com" target="_blank">ruthadar@gmail.com</a> Payment Policy: We offer registration options:1. Annual Registration: Register for the year at $475, saving $50 compared to individual classes.2. Installment Plan: Pay in two parts—half at registration and the rest in April. You can pay through this registration page or by check. Please complete the registration form regardless of your payment choice. Meeting Dates:October 14 + 28November 11December 2 + 16January 6 + 20February 3 + 17March 3 + 17April 7 + 28May 5+19 “I was nervous about taking a class based around a religious text because I don’t consider myself religious. What I found was the opposite of what I expected: an open, casual conversation where discussion and debate were encouraged.  I came away feeling more empowered and having a deeper understanding of my Jewish background.” - Patti

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