Posts by Jewish Community Foundation
The Rabbinic Grill
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Join Rabbi Schiff for a “rabbinic grill,” as he poses tough questions to area rabbis who represent the major streams within twenty-first century Judaism.
Sundays, June 12-July 24, 2022.
The Book of Ruth
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In this four-session intensive, Rabbi Schiff will provide a close reading of the four chapters of Ruth.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 24, 26, 31 & June 2, 2022.
Melton: OMG, Can You Believe?!
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In this six-week exploratory Melton course, we’ll dive into the BIG questions around God and God’s relationship to humankind.
Thursdays, Apr. 14-May 19, 2022.
Leading an Inspiring Seder
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Pesach takes preparation – this year, don’t just cook the food. Cook up a whole new seder experience!
Monday, Apr. 11, 2022.
High-Tech Ethics
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In this course, Rabbi Schiff will examine Jewish ethical thinking on a range of issues that are emerging from our cutting-edge high-tech world.
Thursdays, Apr. 7 – May 19, 2022.
Making the Case for Israel
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Rabbi Schiff will offer tools to help you respond to Israel’s critics in 2022. This is a course for those who want to see Israel prosper.
Tuesdays, Apr. 5 – May 10, 2022.
613 Commandments
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Rabbi Schiff will offer a survey of the 613 commandments. The survey will provide a clear overview of what the entire system of mitzvot expects of each of us.
Mondays, Feb. 28 – Jun. 27, 2022.
Answering Holocaust Questions
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Rabbi Schiff will examine the questions asked of rabbis about those darkest times and their responses (the responsa).
Wednesdays, Feb. 23 – Apr. 13, 2022.
2021 Year-End Planning: Significant Tax Changes Likely
On September 13, the Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee introduced a set of tax proposals as part of House Democrats’ “budget reconciliation” package, which proposes significant federal tax changes designed to raise revenue to offset spending.
Read MoreTodd Rascoe Memorial Fund
Todd Rascoe graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School and went on to Carnegie Mellon University where he earned a degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Todd was a pioneer in software development and had an international career that spanned four continents in Israel, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Todd brought his family…
Read MoreA Chanukah Seminar
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On the morning before Chanukah begins, Rabbi Schiff will present a special Chanukah seminar to get you in the Chanukah spirit for the eight days to come.
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021.
Tishrei Torah
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In this class, Rabbi Schiff will take a close look at the Torah texts for Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, so that you’re ready when the great days arrive.
Sundays, Sep. 5 – 19, 2021.