Category: Events

Niggun Seminar

Join us every Thursday from 1-1:30 p.m. on the music stage on Jewishlive.org with co-hosts Rabbinical Students Shani Rosenbuam and Jackson Mercer and a guest teacher as we dive deep into a single melody, do some learning about its origins and/or the text that goes along with it, and connect from a distance through song.
Shani Rosenbaum grew up in Worcester, MA and Seattle, WA. She first experienced a “niggun seminar” in a dimly-lit basement beit midrash at Brandeis University, where she also earned her BA Near Eastern and Judaic Studies in 2012. Following a year as a Dorot Fellow in Israel, she served at several Jerusalem-based non-profits, first at Encounter cultivating constructive engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and then at OLAM, promoting Jewish involvement in global service and international development. While at OLAM, she produced and hosted the Global Torah podcast. Shani has studied at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Matan, Beit Midrash Har’el, and in the Pardes Kollel, and teaches Talmud and Rabbinic Thought through Hebrew College’s Open Circle. She currently serves as rabbinic intern at Temple Israel in Sharon and is pursuing rabbinic ordination at Hebrew College.
Jackson Mercer is an Ordination Candidate at the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Newton, MA. He grew up at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael, CA where he cultivated a love of Judaism, embolden with music, spirituality and justice. He served as Rosh Shira/Rosh Tefillah at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA for several years. Recently he was the Musical Director at Asiyah Jewish Community in Boston and is the “Head Shadchan” at Unorthodox Celebrations.
His two newest adventures: intentional Judaica called Hiddur Mitzvah, partnering with Binah Designs to create innovative, tangible aspects of ritual and beginning work on an album of original Jewish music, “Notnim B’ahavah Reshut” set for release in Fall 2020.

Niggun Seminar

Join us every Thursday from 1-1:30 p.m. on the music stage on Jewishlive.org with co-hosts Rabbinical Students Shani Rosenbuam and Jackson Mercer and a guest teacher as we dive deep into a single melody, do some learning about its origins and/or the text that goes along with it, and connect from a distance through song.
Shani Rosenbaum grew up in Worcester, MA and Seattle, WA. She first experienced a “niggun seminar” in a dimly-lit basement beit midrash at Brandeis University, where she also earned her BA Near Eastern and Judaic Studies in 2012. Following a year as a Dorot Fellow in Israel, she served at several Jerusalem-based non-profits, first at Encounter cultivating constructive engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and then at OLAM, promoting Jewish involvement in global service and international development. While at OLAM, she produced and hosted the Global Torah podcast. Shani has studied at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Matan, Beit Midrash Har’el, and in the Pardes Kollel, and teaches Talmud and Rabbinic Thought through Hebrew College’s Open Circle. She currently serves as rabbinic intern at Temple Israel in Sharon and is pursuing rabbinic ordination at Hebrew College.
Jackson Mercer is an Ordination Candidate at the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Newton, MA. He grew up at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael, CA where he cultivated a love of Judaism, embolden with music, spirituality and justice. He served as Rosh Shira/Rosh Tefillah at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA for several years. Recently he was the Musical Director at Asiyah Jewish Community in Boston and is the “Head Shadchan” at Unorthodox Celebrations.
His two newest adventures: intentional Judaica called Hiddur Mitzvah, partnering with Binah Designs to create innovative, tangible aspects of ritual and beginning work on an album of original Jewish music, “Notnim B’ahavah Reshut” set for release in Fall 2020.

Niggun Seminar

Join us every Thursday from 1-1:30 p.m. on the music stage on Jewishlive.org with co-hosts Rabbinical Students Shani Rosenbuam and Jackson Mercer and a guest teacher as we dive deep into a single melody, do some learning about its origins and/or the text that goes along with it, and connect from a distance through song.
Shani Rosenbaum grew up in Worcester, MA and Seattle, WA. She first experienced a “niggun seminar” in a dimly-lit basement beit midrash at Brandeis University, where she also earned her BA Near Eastern and Judaic Studies in 2012. Following a year as a Dorot Fellow in Israel, she served at several Jerusalem-based non-profits, first at Encounter cultivating constructive engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and then at OLAM, promoting Jewish involvement in global service and international development. While at OLAM, she produced and hosted the Global Torah podcast. Shani has studied at Midreshet Lindenbaum, Matan, Beit Midrash Har’el, and in the Pardes Kollel, and teaches Talmud and Rabbinic Thought through Hebrew College’s Open Circle. She currently serves as rabbinic intern at Temple Israel in Sharon and is pursuing rabbinic ordination at Hebrew College.
Jackson Mercer is an Ordination Candidate at the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Newton, MA. He grew up at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael, CA where he cultivated a love of Judaism, embolden with music, spirituality and justice. He served as Rosh Shira/Rosh Tefillah at URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA for several years. Recently he was the Musical Director at Asiyah Jewish Community in Boston and is the “Head Shadchan” at Unorthodox Celebrations.
His two newest adventures: intentional Judaica called Hiddur Mitzvah, partnering with Binah Designs to create innovative, tangible aspects of ritual and beginning work on an album of original Jewish music, “Notnim B’ahavah Reshut” set for release in Fall 2020.

Teen Late Night Learning with Havdalah and Wellness Workshops for your Soul

Join the Hebrew College Teen Learning community on Zoom for Teen Late Night Learning, an evening of relaxing, writing, baking, and Torah. All Boston-area teens are welcome.

Choose your adventure:

  • Relaxation and Meditation 
  • Conquering dragons with words: A creative writing workshop
  • High stakes decisions: A Talmudic Ethical debate with Teen Beit Midrash (open to all)
  • Sweet & sour: Cooking for the Jewish soul: The Cookie Edition
  • Hey, does anyone know the wifi password?: Exploring Spiritual Technologies

To register and get Zoom info fill out this form. 

Questions? Contact Rabbi Laura Bellows at prozdor@hebrewcollege.edu or call (323) PROZDOR.

Radiance: Creative Mitzvah Living – A Conversation with Danny Siegel

Radiance Book Cover“No one has inspired the Jewish community to perform acts of kindness more than Danny Siegel, and this comprehensive collection of his most radiant works sings out to us all. Radiance is a spiritual masterpiece!” — Rabbi David Ellenson, chancellor emeritus, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion 

Join us for this celebration of Danny Siegel’s  extraordinary writings and mitzvah-centered works which have transformed individuals, neighborhoods, communities and the world for some 50 years. “Radiance: Creative Mitzah Living.” is the first anthology of his writings – and reflects both his spirituality and pragmatism that  inspires and empowers his readers to embark on acts of kindness and  complete works of tzedakah.

Edited by Rabbi Neal Gold, Me’ah instructor and member of the Miller Center Advisory Committee with the forward by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, the anthology also includes five new essays by Danny Siegel.

The evening will include a dialogue between Rabbi Or Rose, Director of the Miller Center for Learning and Leadership, selected readings from the anthology  by Danny and comments by editor Rabbi Neal Gold.

To read more about the book click here: https://jps.org/books/radiance/

Freedom Songs: A Multicultural Musical Journey

As the world reels from the pandemic, untold numbers of people are also marking spring holy days, seeking liberation and renewal.

Join us for an evening of Freedom Songs from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions, as well as the “American Songbook.” Together we will raise our voices in lament, yearning, and hope.

Featured artists include: Rabbi Jeffrey Summit, Rev. Teddy Hickman-Maynard, and others.

Monday, April 13, 2020
7-8:30 pm EDT
via Zoom
This event is hosted by Hebrew College, Boston University School of Theology, and Boston College School of Theology & Ministry, with support from the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium (BTI).