What happens when Jewish traditions, rituals, and culture collide with
modern-day perspectives, issues, and modalities?
Join us on a year-long exploration to discover a fascinating array of responses and uncover more thought-provoking
questions, as the Federation kicks off this new series.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- What Does Judaism Say About… Space Travel?Tue, May 05Congregation Beth El FairfieldMay 05, 2020, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAExplore modern-day issues through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and the book, "What Does Judaism Say about...." by Rabbi Louis Jacobs. 9/17 - Reincarnation 11/5 - Happiness 12/10 - Homosexuality 2/4 - Racial discrimination 3/17 - Gambling 4/14 - Love 5/5 - Space travel
- What Does Judaism Say About... Gambling?Tue, Mar 17Congregation Beth El FairfieldMar 17, 2020, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAExplore modern-day issues through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and the book, "What Does Judaism Say about...." by Rabbi Louis Jacobs. 9/17 - Reincarnation 11/5 - Happiness 12/10 - Homosexuality 2/4 - Racial discrimination 3/17 - Gambling 4/14 - Love 5/5 - Space travel
- What Does Judaism Say About… Racial Discrimination?Tue, Feb 04Congregation Beth El FairfieldFeb 04, 2020, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAExplore modern-day issues through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and the book, "What Does Judaism Say about...." by Rabbi Louis Jacobs. 9/17 - Reincarnation 11/5 - Happiness 12/10 - Homosexuality 2/4 - Racial discrimination 3/17 - Gambling 4/14 - Love 5/5 - Space travel
- What Does Judaism Say About… Homosexuality?Tue, Dec 10Congregation Beth El FairfieldDec 10, 2019, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAExplore modern-day issues through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and the book, "What Does Judaism Say about...." by Rabbi Louis Jacobs. 9/17 - Reincarnation 11/5 - Happiness 12/10 - Homosexuality 2/4 - Racial discrimination 3/17 - Gambling 4/14 - Love 5/5 - Space travel
- What Does Judaism Say About… Happiness?Tue, Nov 05Congregation Beth El FairfieldNov 05, 2019, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAExplore modern-day issues through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and the book, "What Does Judaism Say about...." by Rabbi Louis Jacobs. 9/17 - Reincarnation 11/5 - Happiness 12/10 - Homosexuality 2/4 - Racial discrimination 3/17 - Gambling 4/14 - Love 5/5 - Space travel
- A Flood of Ideas: A Symposium on Noah, the Great Flood, and Climate ChangeSun, Nov 03Sacred Heart University, West CampusNov 03, 2019, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PMSacred Heart University, West Campus, East Building Auditorium, 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAA panel of local clergy and renowned scientists discuss the Noah story in the Abrahamic religions and how it relates to modern-day concerns about climate change.
- FILM & TALKBACK: "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles"Mon, Oct 28TCSOct 28, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMTCS, 30 Hillspoint Rd, Westport, CT 06880, USAThe highly-touted new documentary explores the "Fiddler on the Roof" story through contemporary issues. Post-screening talkbalk with Steven Skybell, starring as “Tevye” in the current National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s Yiddish production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
- Zion80 Kickoff ConcertWed, Sep 18The AcousticSep 18, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMThe Acoustic, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605, USAJewish music meets Afrobeat! Featuring "Jazz Rabbi" Greg Wall of Westport, Zion80 has been hailed by The New York Times for creating “a truly soulful experience.” Black Rock dining discount for ticket-holders!
- What Does Judaism Say About… Reincarnation?Tue, Sep 17Congregation Beth El FairfieldSep 17, 2019, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAJoin Rabbi Marcelo Kormis for a look at modern-day issues such as homosexuality, racial discrimination, and space travel through a Jewish lens – monthly from September through May. Tuesdays, 8 AM: 9/17, 11/5, 12/10, 2/4, 3/17, 4/14, 5/5
- What Does Judaism Say About… Love?Tue, Apr 14Congregation Beth El FairfieldApr 14, 2020, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCongregation Beth El Fairfield, 1200 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825, USAExplore modern-day issues through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and the book, "What Does Judaism Say about...." by Rabbi Louis Jacobs. 9/17 - Reincarnation 11/5 - Happiness 12/10 - Homosexuality 2/4 - Racial discrimination 3/17 - Gambling 4/14 - Love 5/5 - Space travel