Guest Scholar Weekend

February 21-23

Join us for an extraordinary Guest Scholar Weekend at Har Zion Temple, February 21–23, featuring Rabbi David Wolpe, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Judaism. This inspiring three-day series includes Shabbat celebrations, meaningful discussions, and a keynote address by Rabbi Wolpe on the pressing topic of antisemitism. On Friday evening, don’t miss a special Joy of Shabbat Dinner and panel discussion with Rabbi Wolpe and his brothers, reflecting on their shared connections to Har Zion Temple.

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Rabbi David Wolpe

2/21

Friday Evening 6:00PM

Special Joy of Shabbat

Welcome Shabbat with a spiritually uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat Service, followed by a special Joy of Shabbat Dinner. Conclude the evening with an insightful Wolpe Brothers Panel Discussion, exploring their shared experiences at Har Zion Temple and the paths their journeys have taken since.

2/22

Saturday Morning 9:30AM

Dialogue between Rabbi Seth Haaz & Rabbi David Wolpe

Celebrate Shabbat with a Shabbat Service and an Extended Kiddush to enjoy fellowship and community. The morning culminates in a heartfelt dialogue between Rabbi Seth Haaz and Rabbi David Wolpe, offering reflections on leadership, tradition, and the challenges of modern Jewish life.

2/23

Sunday Morning 10:00AM

Keynote Address

The weekend concludes with a compelling Keynote Address by Rabbi David Wolpe, delving into the pressing topic of antisemitism in today’s world. The program includes a Q&A session, allowing for an engaging exchange of ideas, followed by light refreshments.

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This program is generously sponsored by the Samuel Levitties Conference Fund.

In the News

Rabbi David Wolpe resigns from Harvard’s antisemitism advisory group

Article CNN

Wolpe, who had been instated earlier this year as the Anti-Defamation League’s first rabbinic fellow, wrote in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that “the ideology that grips far too many of (Harvard’s) students and faculty, the ideology that works only along axes of oppression and places Jews as oppressors and therefore intrinsically evil, is itself evil.”

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Even Time at Harvard Hasn’t Led Me to Give Up on America

OP ED – Wall Street Journal

As a visiting scholar at Harvard, I watched the university explode this year. Many suggested to me that the time had come for Jews to move to Israel. This isn’t an isolated sentiment. The “America is no longer safe” movement is growing. Hillel Fuld, a widely respected Jewish commentator, tweeted, “GET THE HELL OUT while you still can!”

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