About the Course

The Orchard Sessions return for 2025–2026, offering a new theme each week and engaging, text-based study for learners of all levels. The series will begin again in the spring with a fantastic lineup of facilitators. Spring Dates: March 17, 24  - On Pesah with Ziva Hassenfeld - Dr. Ziva R. Hassenfeld is the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Associate Professor of Jewish Education at Brandeis University and Assistant Director of Research at the Mandel Center. April 14, 21, 28  - Halakha During the Holocaust with Jon Leener - Rabbi Jon Leener is the spiritual leader of the Prospect Heights Shul in Brooklyn. He received rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and is a founder of Base Brooklyn. May 5  - On the Omer with Megan GoldMarche - Rabbi Megan GoldMarche is the Executive Director of Tribe 12. She was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds an MA in Jewish Gender and Women’s Studies, along with a certificate in Pastoral Care and Counseling. TIME: 9:00-10:00 AM Pacific / 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern / 5:00-6:00 PM UK / 7:00-8:00 PM Israel

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Join any week - We encourage live participation to keep the Orchard Sessions dynamic and interactive. Recordings aren’t posted publicly, but if you miss a session or want to review one, contact us and we’ll share the recording on request.

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