Torah Portion of the Week

There is a line in Pirkei Avot, in regard to torah study, which says "Find yourself a teacher, get yourself a friend."  Rabbi Iliinsky has been that teacher for me. I had a friend with whom I attended her classes for many years until that friend passed away several years ago. But I have stayed with Rabbi Iliinsky and have learned much from her. I hope to be able to study more with her as the years march on.

Michael B.

Torah Portion of the Week Participant

Rabbi Me'irah has faithfully presented a class that I have attended for, I believe, three years. The rabbi presents the current parsha in homespun ways, bringing in her personal stories to make the section relevant.  Her outlook is broad and includes modern approaches of Jewish Renewal and Reconstruction which can add to my instinctive, conservative viewpoint.

Anonymous

Torah Portion of the Week Participant

I’ve been attending Rabbi Me’irah’s class since she started at the JCCSF, and unless I was away, I haven’t missed any. She’s a great teacher and often brings in her experience as a therapist, which adds an interesting angle to the learning. I hope to continue for many more years.

Pablo L.

Torah Portion of the Week Participant