Hundreds of communities, on six continents, dedicating one day to the shared pursuit of Torah study.
The MJCC is proud to be a host for the Global day of Jewish Learning, a project of Limmud North America, which seeks to unite the Jewish people through our shared texts, and community based learning. Be a part of this global phenomenon, which will take place in over 500 communities, in more than 40 countries around the world.
Sunday, November 7 - Event Schedule
This year's theme is sacred community.
11:00am-2:00pm | Cookies for Community
This has been a challenging year for all of us, and we need one another now more than ever. Help spread joy and hope to young families in our community. It's easy for individuals or families to participate and won't take much time! Sign up and stop by the MJCC lobby any time between 11am-2pm. We will give you the names and addresses of one or a few families, and you will drop off boxes of cookies and special notecards at their homes.
10:00–11:00am | Keynote Conversation with Dr. Ron Wolfson
Learn with Dr. Wolfson, author and scholar of Jewish life about Building Good Tents and creating connections in the post-pandemic Jewish community. Dr. Wolfson is the author of seventeen books on Jewish life, including The Seven Questions You're Asked in Heaven, The Spirituality of Welcoming, and Relational Judaism.
4:30–7:00pm | JFamily Picnic (parking lot style - all ages)
Come together as a community for a fun family picnic – parking lot style! Bring your picnic setup and favorite family feast. We will supply the s'mores and good times! Learn more here
Sun 4:30–7:00pm | 11/7 | $15 fee/$10m | Class #7693
About Dr. Ron Wolfson, Scholar-in-Residence
Dr. Wolfson is the Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles, where he has been on the faculty for forty-five years and president of the Kripke Institute. He is the author of seventeen books on Jewish life, including The Seven Questions You're Asked in Heaven, The Spirituality of Welcoming, Relational Judaism, and his latest book with Dr. Bruce Powell, Raising A+ Human Beings: Crafting a Jewish School Culture of Academic Excellence and AP Kindness.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Abe Schacter-Gampel, Director for the Center of Jewish Life and Learning, at rabbiabe@jccmemphis.org or (901) 259-9227.