BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1332@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T140000 DTSTAMP:20250516T005319Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-92/ SUMMARY:Jewish Community Scholars Program DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Community Scholars Program began in 2001 in Orange C ounty California to provide high level adult Jewish education. Technology has given CSP a global reach with partner synagogues in Israel\, Europe an d all of North America. As a partner synagogue\, Temple Israel members hav e access to CJP's vast array of live presentations from top notch scholars . CSP also has an extensive archive of past programs on You Tube.\n\nTuesd ays\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th &\; 27th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:0 0-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from London\, England\n"Creation\, Retaliati on\, Choseness and Faith: Four Challenges to the Bible" led by Rabbi Dr. R aphael Zarum\nJoin us for a compelling four-part series with Rabbi Dr. Raf i Zarum\, based on his recent award-winning book\, Questioning Belief. In this thought-provoking series\, Rabbi Zarum tackles some of the most press ing and challenging questions at the intersection of tradition\, ethics\, and contemporary thought. Drawing deeply from classical Jewish sources whi le engaging with modern sensibilities\, he offers surprising\, provocative \, and energizing insights that speak to today’s Jewish experience. Over four sessions\, we’ll explore: what the Creation story teaches us if it ’s not taken literally\; the ethical dilemmas raised by King David’s a ctions and their relevance to modern warfare and shared responsibility\; t he complex and often misunderstood notion of the Jewish people as "chosen" \; and what belief means in a Jewish context—even for those who question or reject the idea of God. Whether you're a seeker\, a skeptic\, or a com mitted believer\, this series will invite you into a rich and honest conve rsation about faith\, identity\, and meaning in the modern world. \;CL ICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursdays - May 8th\, 15th\, 22nd & \; 29th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom fr om Barcelona\, Spain\nThe Jewish Legacy of Bulgaria and Greece led by Evge nia Kempinski\nJoin us for a captivating four-part series with Jewish heri tage educator Evgenia Kempinski as we explore over two thousand years of J ewish history in Bulgaria and Greece—lands where Jewish communities have contributed richly to cultural and spiritual life for centuries. From anc ient settlements to vibrant Sephardic centers\, this journey will trace a powerful legacy of resilience and creativity. On May 8\, we’ll uncover t he deep historical roots of Jewish life in these regions\, from antiquity through the Ottoman era. On May 15\, we’ll explore traditions\, daily li fe\, and the unique Sephardic heritage that flourished there. On May 22\, we’ll turn to the 20th century to examine the rise of modern Jewish comm unities\, their cultural impact\, and the tragedy of the Holocaust. Finall y\, on May 29\, we’ll reflect on the post-war experience and the state o f Jewish life in Bulgaria and Greece today. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a rich\, lesser-known chapter of Jewish history and identit y. \; CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tign.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ Jewish-Community-Scholars-Program-2024_25_hero-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR