Lesson 1, The Foundations of the Covenant

From the Pilgrims on, America’s founders drew inspiration from the Hebrew Bible. America was founded, not by conquest, but by a shared promise—a covenant. See how these factors helped make America the most welcoming nation for Jews in our long Diaspora.

Lesson 2, The Roots of Equality

It wasn’t always self-evident that all people are created equal. So why did the founders think it was? Discover the story of this foundational American and Jewish value.

A Transformative Shabbat Experience

Join us for an inspiring weekend of story, wisdom, and connection with guest speaker J. Rivkah Asoulin, herbalist, founder, and executive director of Ancient Roots Israel.

On Friday evening, Rivkah will share Journey to Judaism, her remarkable personal story of transformation. From childhood as an actress, through hardship and homelessness, to becoming a herbal medicine healer and Jewish mother of seven, Rivkah’s journey is one of modesty, faith, resilience, and spiritual growth. The presentation will be shared over a delicious Shabbat dinner.

On Shabbat day, Rivkah will present Jewish Ancestral Medicine, exploring the spiritual, botanical, and earth-based healing traditions of the Jewish people through sacred text, folk practice, ritual, and plants.

A Transformative Shabbat Experience

Join us for an inspiring weekend of story, wisdom, and connection with guest speaker J. Rivkah Asoulin, herbalist, founder, and executive director of Ancient Roots Israel.

On Friday evening, Rivkah will share Journey to Judaism, her remarkable personal story of transformation. From childhood as an actress, through hardship and homelessness, to becoming a herbal medicine healer and Jewish mother of seven, Rivkah’s journey is one of modesty, faith, resilience, and spiritual growth. The presentation will be shared over a delicious Shabbat dinner.

On Shabbat day, Rivkah will present Jewish Ancestral Medicine, exploring the spiritual, botanical, and earth-based healing traditions of the Jewish people through sacred text, folk practice, ritual, and plants.

Lesson 3/ In G‑d We Trust

What is “The American Dream”? Discover the surprising story of how a Biblical concept came to shape America’s ideal of equal opportunity and mass prosperity.

Lesson 4/ The Separation of Powers

Three branches of government. The separation of church and state. See how America’s system parallels the Torah’s ancient division of powers—and how they each understand the role morality plays in the public square.