Welcome to Ohev Sholom: The National Synagogue

Weekly on Mondays From: Monday, Jun 17
History of Halakha: 1000-1500 by Dr. Ben Elton

Time: 8:30 pm

This course will trace the development of halakhic thought from the time of the Geonim until the publication of the Shulchan Arukh and the glosses of R. Moshe Isserlis (Rema). Please click on the title for more information.

Weekly on Wednesdays From: Wednesday, Jun 19
Rishon with the Rishonim by Dr. Ben Elton

Time: 8:30 pm

Learn the first aliyah of the weekly parasha through the lens of the classical commentators presented in the Mikraot Gedolot: Rashi, Rambam, Rashbam, Ibn Ezra, Seforno, Baal HaTurim, Or HaChaim, and Siftei Hachamim.

Weekly on Saturdays Between: Saturday, Jun 22 and Saturday, Jul 27
Reflections on Tefila with Dr. Ben Elton

Time: 8:45 am - 9:15 am, Location: shul library

Do you find that davenning goes past too quickly to think about the words? Do you want to connect better with prayer? Do you want your tefila to be more intentional? For six weeks for 30 minutes before the start of Shabbat Shacharit, a group will sit together in the shul library to reflect on the Ashrei and the five Halleluyas we say every morning in Pesukdei d'Zimra. We will take one psalm each week and concentrate on particular words and phrases, and then share our thoughts. The sessions will be led by Dr. Ben Elton and all are welcome to attend. All you need is a willingness to think and share.