Join us for a unique Tikkun Shavuot experience exploring the delicate balance between honoring our traditions and embracing
necessary change. This engaging session weaves together classical Jewish texts with contemporary Israeli literature in translation,
creating a rich tapestry of wisdom that spans generations.
Our evening will feature guided study in the traditional chevruta (partner learning) format, followed by facilitated group discussions
that encourage personal reflection and communal dialogue.
We’ll examine how our ancestors navigated similar tensions between preservation and innovation, and discover how those insights
can illuminate our own path forward.
The program is designed to be accessible to participants of all backgrounds and knowledge levels.
No prior Jewish text experience is required – just bring your curiosity and willingness to engage in meaningful conversation.
All texts will be provided in English translation, with original Hebrew available for those interested.
Facilitated by Dr. Yakir Englander
Dr. Yakir Englander is the Senior National Director of Leadership programs and Senior Scholar at the Israeli-American Council.
He also teaches at the AJR (Academy for Jewish Religion), a rabbinical school in New York.
Originally from the Hasidic community of Israel, Dr. Englander brings a unique perspective that bridges traditional and
contemporary Jewish worlds.
He is a Fulbright scholar and has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions including Northwestern University,
Rutgers University, the Hebrew University, the Shalom Hartman Institute, and Harvard Divinity School. In addition, he served
as a volunteer director and later as the vice president of the board at Kids4Peace, an interfaith youth movement
in Jerusalem and various cities across North America.