We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz to ASBI for a Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat! Join us for the following opportunities to hear Rabbi Leibowitz speak:

Thursday Night Shiur, 7:30 PM
"Unity in Diversity: Healing Hearts and Souls - A Multidenominational Rabbinic Response to the October 7th Attacks in Israel"

Friday Night Dinner (8:00 PM*) & Talk (9:00 PM*)
"Can I Trust You? The Politics of Kashrut & Religion in Israel and Worldwide"

Dinner is by reservation only but everyone is welcome to join us in the Main Sanctuary to hear Rabbi Leibowitz speak whether or not you are attending the dinner.

Post-Kiddush Shiur, 11:45 AM
"Too Many Words - Why the Siddur is Broken and What Can We Do About It?"

Seudah Shlishit with singing and stories, following Mincha at 7:40 PM

*Updated times

RABBI AARON LEIBOWITZ is the Director of the Rabbanut Yisraelit rabbinic training program and network at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. In 2012 he founded 'Hashgacha Pratit', an organization that broke the monopoly of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel over Kosher Supervision, and in 2018 he launched the ‘Chuppot’ initiative to challenge the monopoly by providing Orthodox weddings independent of the Rabbanut. Ordained by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and Rabbi Chaim Brovender in 1996 he currently serves as the Rabbi of the Vaani Teffilah community in Nachlaot, Jerusalem. Rav Aaron served as a Jerusalem City Council member from 2015 to 2018, representing the pluralistic Yerushalmim party, and holding the education portfolio.

Space for dinner is limited - registration closes Tuesday, May 14, at midnight.

Cost
ASBI Members: $25/person  |  Non-Members: $30/person
Members: Log into your account to redeem your discount.

Please list any dietary restrictions in the notes.

Dinner co-sponsorship is available. Include a sponsorship amount below to be acknowledged as a sponsor; we appreciate your support!