2018 Scholar In Residence - Rabbi Jeremy Stern of ORA
Congregation Kesser Israel, in conjunction with Congregation Ahavath Achim and with the support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, welcomes as a scholar-in-residence Rabbi Jeremy Stern, Executive Director of The Organization for the Resolution of Agunot.
Please join us on Shabbat for this meaningful and impactful series of talks.
8:45am: Shacharit & Drasha: "Hearing the Cry: The Role of the Community in Combating Abuse."
12:00pm: Deluxe Kiddush & Remarks: "Why Can't the Rabbis Just Fix It?! Assessing Rabbinic Will & Halachic Change." (Childcare available for ages 3-10)
5:15pm: Mincha & Seudah Shlishit: "In the Trenches of Agunah Advocacy."
This event is Free and Open to the Community!
Please RSVP; we look forward to seeing you there!