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The Z Word: A Progressive Exploration of Zionism and Jewish Peoplehood

Upcoming Sessions

1. Wednesday, October 22, 2025 30 Tishrei 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: Temple Sholom Teacher: Rabbi Noah Ferro, Northern Hills Synagogue Session: Facts, Feelings, and Labels in Jewish-Arab Relations

2. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7 Cheshvan 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: Northern Hills Synagogue Teacher: Rabbi Scott Shafrin, Adath Israel Congregation Session: Gray Areas, Nuance, and Constructive Conversations

3. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 14 Cheshvan 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: Rockdale Temple Teacher: Rabbi Sandford Kopnick, The Valley Temple Session: The Evolution of Zionism in the Reform and Conservative Movements in America

4. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 21 Cheshvan 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: Congregation Beth Adam Teacher: Rabbi Ari Jun, Temple Sholom Session: Moral Injury and Loving Israel

5. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 28 Cheshvan 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: Adath Israel Congregation Teacher: Rabbi Meredith Kahan, Rockdale Temple Session: Creative Voices from Israel (Music & Poetry)

6. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 13 Kislev 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: The Valley Temple Teacher: Rabbi Lauren Werber, Congregation Beth Adam Session Building Bridges Out of Pain

Rockdale Temple joins fellow Cincinnati Reform, Conservative and Humanistic congregations in presenting The Z Word, a progressive exploration of Zionism and Jewish Peoplehood. This adult education series will explore the role Zionism plays in our lives and Jewish identities.

Learn from the senior rabbis of each of the participating congregations, each of whom will teach on a Zionism topic about which they are passionate. Hear from diverse rabbinic voices that will both affirm a commitment to liberal Zionism and welcome questions and conversation. Our congregants are encouraged to participate in as many sessions as possible and explore this topic with a variety of community leaders.

Rockdale Temple will host Rabbi Kopnick of Valley Temple on November 5th; Rabbi Kahan will teach at Adath Israel Congregation on November 19th. Questions? Contact Rabbi Kahan! Free with registration!

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