A. Tea and Torah: The Heart of Torah, Rabbi Shai Held
Mondays at 4pm
November 5, 12, 19, 26,
Taught by Rabbi Elana Kanter
$125.00
Description
Join us for Tea and informal Torah conversation on Essays from Rabbi Shai Held’s book, The Heart of Torah.
Nov. 5, Parshat Toldot
Nov. 12 Parshat Vayetze
Nov. 19 Parshat Vayishlach
Nov. 26 Parshat Vayeshev
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