This is one segment of five-sessions on Sacred Objects in Judaism, led by member, Susan Schorr.

The Jewish sacred objects around us: how did each evolve over millennia, and what age-old and modern processes join today to create them?  This class will look at the history, religious underpinnings, physical craftsmanship, and beauty of the objects we use and see weekly (and sometimes annually) yet may have taken for granted and not really seen.

Attend as many classes as you like. Each is a "stand-alone" class.

This is one segment of five-sessions on Sacred Objects in Judaism, led by member, Susan Schorr.

The Jewish sacred objects around us: how did each evolve over millennia, and what age-old and modern processes join today to create them?  This class will look at the history, religious underpinnings, physical craftsmanship, and beauty of the objects we use and see weekly (and sometimes annually) yet may have taken for granted and not really seen.

Attend as many classes as you like. Each is a "stand-alone" class.

This is one segment of five-sessions on Sacred Objects in Judaism, led by member, Susan Schorr.

The Jewish sacred objects around us: how did each evolve over millennia, and what age-old and modern processes join today to create them?  This class will look at the history, religious underpinnings, physical craftsmanship, and beauty of the objects we use and see weekly (and sometimes annually) yet may have taken for granted and not really seen.

Attend as many classes as you like. Each is a "stand-alone" class.

This is one segment of five-sessions on Sacred Objects in Judaism, led by member, Susan Schorr.

The Jewish sacred objects around us: how did each evolve over millennia, and what age-old and modern processes join today to create them?  This class will look at the history, religious underpinnings, physical craftsmanship, and beauty of the objects we use and see weekly (and sometimes annually) yet may have taken for granted and not really seen.

Attend as many classes as you like. Each is a "stand-alone" class.

We study a broad range of topics, which have included the structure and prayers of services, the Jewish holiday cycle, and how a Torah scroll is created. We've held workshops to help people get more out of the High Holy Days. Some people have studied with us for years; others drop in when they can. Next we'll look at... what? Tell us what you've always wanted to know more about!  All are invited to join the discussion.  Led by Susan Schorr. 

Led by Rabbi Emily and/or Cantor Melissa, our services offer a grounding, uplifting, and prayerful way to celebrate Shabbat. Our services always invite active participation from our congregation, and include both traditional as well as “reconstructed” interpretations of prayer, song, and Torah.

This service is both in person and on Zoom. (For Zoom link, please check your e-newsletter or admin [at] westendsynagogue.org (contact Joan).)

A five-session class on Sacred Objects in Judaism, led by member, Susan Schorr.

The Jewish sacred objects around us: how did each evolve over millennia, and what age-old and modern processes join today to create them?  This class will look at the history, religious underpinnings, physical craftsmanship, and beauty of the objects we use and see weekly (and sometimes annually) yet may have taken for granted and not really seen.

Attend as many classes as you like. Each is a "stand-alone" class.

This longstanding Adult Education group meets on Zoom two Tuesdays a month at 7:30pm to study the Torah in English translation, in depth, considering it from the perspectives of literature, sacred text, religious mythology, family lore, psychology, drama, history, pop culture, and more.

THIS MONTH: BECHIRA - Decision Points.  This added session is a continuation of the earlier Monday session this month.

Discussion and text study of West End’s Middah (ethical value/character trait) of the month.

All WES members are invited to join our study of West End’s Middah (ethical value/character trait) of the month.

This Month: Cheshvan
Savlanut / Patience

To lose patience is to lose the battle.
~ Mahatma Gandhi

Monthly, third Monday of each month. Discussions are text-based using materials from both ours and other spiritual traditions, as well as insights from modern authors, pop culture and more. Led by Susan Schorr.