Special Program Offerings

Book Talk

Educating for the Spirit: The Power of Jewish Learning through the Eyes of the Young Abraham Joshua Heschel
In This Hour: Heschel's Writings in Nazi Germany and London Exile, was edited by Rabbi Helen Plotkin, and published by Jewish Publication Society in 2019. In these never-before-translated works, Heschel digs deeply into Jewish sources to show how learning can be a path to “moral and spiritual recovery in the face of political catastrophe.” ​

Rabbi Plotkin is available to introduce these fascinating essays and to lead a group in a discussion of their profound contemporary relevance.
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See this review in the Jewish Review of Books.

Visiting Scholar Offerings

Rabbi Helen Plotkin visits congregations and other organizations to offer interactive, engaging Jewish learning  on a variety of topics. Programs can be arranged as one-time offerings, as weekend residencies, or as a set of sessions offered over several months.

Please contact Rabbi Plotkin via email at helen@mekomtorah.org to discuss the needs of your organization and for reference contacts.

Deep Learning for Jewish Life

Rabbi Plotkin works with individuals and families and small groups to prepare for and/or develop innovative Jewish life cycle events, outside the walls of conventional synagogues.  

  • Personalized study for families and children leading to bar and bat mitzvah 
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  • Rich learning for people considering conversion, and for their study partners.
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  • Preparation for marriage, leading to a meaningful and beautiful ceremony.

Please contact Rabbi Plotkin at helen@mekomtorah.org to explore whether we are a good match.