Rabbi Jonathan Kligler

We explore the inner purpose of prayer and the central prayers of all three traditions.

We continue our exploration of the women in Genesis with the story of Tamar, a wronged woman who must outsmart Judah in order for justice - and God's plan - to be served.

We explore the awareness of the unity of all that serves as the vivifying experience behind all faiths, and conclude with the opportunity to witness Muslim prayer.

We examine the story of the Rape of Dina: was Jacob responsible? We examine Jacob's flawed character, and our own, as well.

How are Muslims and Muslim societies adapting to modernity? How are American Muslims experimenting with their tradition?

07 Vayetze Parshat Hashavua 12.09.16 : A Fresh Look at Leah by Rabbi Jonathan Kligler

Muhammad is revered in islam, and his life, prophecies, and spiritual experiences are the foundation of Islam. In this class, we learn about the life of Muhammad. We also learn about the influence of Judaism and Christianity in the Arabian Peninsula at that time, and on Muhammad's teachings.

Rebecca, more than any other female character in Genesis, appears to be the protagonist of the story, choosing her path, speaking with God, and directing events. This week we explore Rebecca from this perspective.

In this session we explore the origins, practices and purpose of Sufism and its place in the Moslem world, while comparing to Jewish mystical practices, as well. THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF THIS CLASS WERE ACCIDENTALLY NOT RECORDED - OUR APOLOGIES!

An Introduction to Islam and its core practices, with some striking comparisons with especially Judaism and also Christianity.

We read Torah as a record of visionary experiences, and focus on Abraham's willing ness to confront God about acting justly. Also, a review of the history of the "Oral law" and the rabbinic tradition of interpretation.

In our first class, the teachers describe their journey to this moment of interfaith exploration and openness. The class members articulate many questions, which will serve as the foundation for our syllabus moving forward.

In this introductory class to a year of studying the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler brilliantly describes the many ways that Torah can be interpreted. He offers an approach to Torah study that might be termed "Yes, and..." rather than "Yes, but...", continuing the ancient tradition of countless meanings emerging from our interaction with the text.

In this introduction to a year of studying the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler brilliantly lays out the many levels of Torah interpretation, and offers an invigorating "Yes, and..." as opposed to a "Yes, but..." approach to Torah study.

Rabbi Jonathan and the class explore the strategies and awarenesses that free us to live in the world gracefully and powerfully.

During Elul we focus on Teshuvah, on turning our attention towards our most precious and deeply held beliefs and values, and working to align our attitudes and actions with those values. Using the "Gematria" of the incoming Jewish year 5777, Rabbi Jonathan guides us to Teshuvah teaching gems in the Hebrew Bible.

The illuminating history of the origins and development of Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day

More on the history, structure, purpose and deep teachings of the Passover Haggadah. Make your Passover Seder more meaningful this year - listen!

The origins and the development of Passover, from Biblical through Rabbinic and into modern times.

Hasidic teachings on Purim; more on the spiritual meaning of Amalek