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Special Program Offerings

Book Talk


Educating for the Spirit: The Power of Jewish Learning through the Eyes of the Young Abraham Joshua Heschel
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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] to explore whether we are a good match.

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