Email from Har Zion Temple

Dear Har Zion Community,

Registration is now open for our Adult Education trip! Join Dr. Michael Schatz on Thursday, October 29 to explore Three Hidden Gems in Jewish Philadelphia, with transportation, lunch, and all admissions included. Space is limited, so RSVP today!

Plus, Dr. Asaf Romirowsky’s new class, Shifting Sands, begins tomorrow, exploring America’s history in the Middle East and the forces shaping the region today.

Read more about both programs below and sign up to join us!

Three Hidden Gems in Jewish Philadelphia
with Dr. Michael Schatz

Thursday, October 29 - 10:15 AM (Har Zion Temple)

Take your learning beyond the classroom! Join Dr. Michael Schatz for Three Hidden Gems in Jewish Philadelphia, an adult education trip filled with discovery, conversation, and community.

Explore archives dating back to before the American Revolution, a 19th-century home filled with rare books and manuscripts, and a restored synagogue inside a prison. We will spend the day exploring these hidden gems and talk about more of what makes Philadelphia unique among American Jewish communities. Enjoy a day exploring Philadelphia together and connecting with fellow learners. Reserve your spot and come along!

We will enjoy a luxury bus ride to and from Har Zion and a catered lunch at Mikveh Israel.

The trip includes visits to:

The Eastern State Penitentiary
The Rosenbach Museum
Mikveh Israel: The Synagogue of the American Revolution

Thursday, October 29th

Departs at 10:15 AM from Har Zion Temple

Returns by 5:00 PM

Cost:

$130 per person, including transportation, lunch, and all admissions.

Only 23 spots are available!

Whether you’re paying by credit card or check, please complete the reservation form to secure your spot.

If paying by check, please drop off or mail your check to Har Zion Temple and include “Adult Ed Trip” in the memo line.

Reserve your Spot!

Keep the learning going! Visit the Adult Education page on the HZT website to explore the rest of our classes and find more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Starting this week is Dr. Asaf Romirowsky's class. Please read the details below.

Explore All Classes & Enroll

Shifting Sands: The Middle East Today and the Future of Israeli-Palestinian Relations with Dr. Asaf Romirowsky

Tuesdays - 1:30 PM - In-Person or Zoom

Explore America’s involvement in the Middle East, from the Barbary Wars to today, and examine how historical misconceptions, political assumptions, and antisemitism shape our understanding of the region.

Class starts tomorrow! Sign up today to join us.

Please reach out to Dr. Michael Schatz if you have any comments or questions regarding the trip to Philadelphia.