Kesher: Connection

Rabbi Ilyse S. Kramer

Kesher: Connection offers a series of innovative, adult educational opportunities to connect a variety of populations to each other, as well as to Columbia Jewish Congregation, in particular.

Do you have an interest in learning and experiencing Judaism? We invite you to make the connection!

As a rabbi who has been involved in many years of educational grant work projects in the Greater Washington-Baltimore area, Rabbi Ilyse Kramer has extensive and broad educational experience; as well as, a well-established reputation as an intelligent and creative adult educator. She is most interested in crafting educational experiences that focus on connecting Jewish learning and living; and bridging Jewish life and tradition with multi-faith engagement opportunities with others from rich and vibrant religious/spiritual traditions. Most importantly, Rabbi Kramer values adult educational experiences that have the potential to go beyond a “classroom” and directly connect one’s learning to life, to make connections and strengthen relationships, and to impact the spiritual landscape in Columbia, MD.

2019-2020 PROGRAMS AND LEARNING SERIES INCLUDE:

• Preparing for the High Holy Days
• Talmud Study: Shabbat Table and Conversation

PREVIOUS PROGRAMS AND LEARNING SERIES INCLUDED:

• Interfaith Study Sessions: Members from CJC and St. John’s Catholic Church gather for study and conversation.

• Texts in Context: Reading and Interpreting the Qu’ran Today – Continuing our Jewish-Muslim Conversation with guest speakers.
• Sephardic Series: Experiencing a Sephardic Passover Seder, An Evening of Music and Song, Medieval Jewish History Series.