Morning Coffee with the Rabbi
The Week & the Wisdom
Wednesdays, 9–10 am on Zoom, beginning November 4. Bring your coffee and join the Rabbis from home.
For community members 50+
Get the Zoom link
Email rabbibennewman@gmail.com for the Zoom link and details. We begin Wednesday, November 4.
About the program
Bring your coffee and join the Rabbis on Zoom for a weekly conversation about current events and life’s questions through the lens of Jewish wisdom.
Geared toward community members ages 50+, we’ll explore Jewish texts, exchange perspectives, and enjoy thoughtful conversation. No Hebrew or prior study needed.
Our opening conversation
The Israeli Elections: What Comes Next?We’ll discuss the results and the questions they raise for Israel and Jewish communities.
Proposed November lineup
- Wed, Nov 4The Israeli Elections: What Comes Next?The results, the questions still unsettled, and Jewish perspectives on leadership and disagreement.
- Wed, Nov 11Disagreeing Without Losing Each OtherHow do we stay connected to family, friends, and community when our views differ sharply? We’ll explore Jewish teachings on listening, constructive disagreement, and knowing when to step back.
- Wed, Nov 18What We Pass On: Writing an Ethical WillThe values, stories, and lessons we want to share with those we love. We’ll explore ethical wills and begin putting our own thoughts into words.
- Wed, Nov 25Gratitude in Complicated TimesJewish blessings and the practice of recognizing the good, with room for grief, worry, and the needs of others.
Following this initial November lineup, topics will be announced a month before each session, with flexibility to pivot when major news calls for timely discussion.