Presented by Matthew Silverman
Executive Director, Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies
From exploring historical debates to dissecting contemporary dilemmas, this session will open you to see adult Jewish education as more than just a “Hebrew School” or scholarly pursuit—it's a cornerstone for building resilience, fostering unity, and cultivating a Jewish community and world enriched by diversity and dialogue.
Join the executive director of the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies for an informal and conversational session exploring a few texts from the Christian New Testament, the Talmud, and the Dead Sea Scrolls and their relevant historical context. We will have the opportunity to discuss the texts and put them into conversation with each other while exploring their relevance to our world today. We will ask such questions as, how do Jesus' teachings compare to Hillel, Shammai, and the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls?
To conclude this session, we will explore what makes Jewish learning unique and essential for individuals seeking to enrich their lives and the lives of their families and community.
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We extend a special thank you to Andrew R. Ammerman for sponsoring our Fall 2024 program lineup. He dedicates the semester’s learning in loving memory of Josephine and H. Max Ammerman and Stephen C.
Matthew Silverman became the Executive Director of the Haberman Institute for Jewish Studies in April 2020. He is a native of Northern VA and graduated magna cum laude from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and religion.
He also attended the Candler School of Theology at Emory University where he received a Master of Theological Studies degree and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College where he received a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies degree.
Before moving to Maryland, he lived in numerous cities including Houston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Jerusalem, New York City, and Atlanta. Most recently he served as the Assistant Director of the religious school at Congregation Emanu El in Houston, TX where he developed and implemented programs for all ages. Matt has worked and taught in numerous Jewish organizations throughout the country including the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Camp Ramah Darom, Hillels of Georgia, and Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Philadelphia.
Matt lives in Maryland with his wife, Jill, and two daughters, Nava and Miri.
You can learn more about Matt and his vision for the Haberman Institute in the Washington Jewish Week April 21, 2022 edition.