Drop In Learning
Always text-based.
Always lively discussion.
Always free!
“Who Shall Live and… What?!” What If I Just Don’t Believe the High Holy Day Liturgy?
With Rabbi Micah Streiffer
The High Holy Day liturgy asks us to confront powerful—and sometimes difficult—ideas about God, judgment, life, and death. But what happens when we don’t believe what the prayers seem to say?
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT
Free and open to all! Offered on a suggested contribution basis.
Affliction and Joy:
Judaism’s “Golden Path”
during the High Holy Days
With Rabbi Barry Block
Co-sponsored by Laasok and Congregation B’nai Israel of Little Rock
The Torah says to afflict yourself on Yom Kippur—but what does that actually mean? How far should we go in denying ourselves? And what does Jewish tradition have to say about the opposite problem: can we take our joy too far on Sukkot? In this class, we’ll explore how the rabbis interpreted Torah’s commandment to “afflict” ourselves on Yom Kippur—and the surprising limits they placed on both self-denial and celebration.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT
Free and open to all! Offered on a suggested contribution basis.
Communities of Practice
More than a study group, a Laasok community of practice is a place to learn and grow together. We explore Jewish ideas and practices—and bring them into our lives.
OUR Jewish Home
Rooted in tradition; Unapologetically YOU
With Rabbi Micah Streiffer
OUR Jewish Home is an engaging course for couples building a Jewish life together, whether you’re planning a wedding or navigating the first few years of marriage.
Meeting monthly via Zoom (September through May), we explore key aspects of Jewish life and tradition, build a supportive community, and engage in thoughtful conversation about what it means to create a Jewish home that reflects your unique story as a couple.
The program is especially geared toward interfaith and intercultural couples, and is also open to couples who are both Jewish. We are joyously inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
One Monday a month, starting September 28 (9 sessions)
7:30pm ET/ 4:30pm PT
Offered on a sliding scale between $250-450
Laasok is committed to financial accessibility. If you need subsidy beyond the posted amount, please email us and we will arrange for you to take the class for a different amount, or for a payment plan.
Reclaiming Shabbat:
A Community of Practice
With Rabbi Micah Streiffer
What does it mean to observe the Sabbath in a modern, meaningful way? In our fast-paced, always-connected world, we need Shabbat more than ever. This ancient Jewish practice offers a powerful antidote: rest, presence, and renewal. Together, we’ll explore what Shabbat can look like today—for liberal Jews seeking depth, intention, and connection in their weekly rhythm.
This Community of Practice is just what it sounds like: a group of thoughtful, curious individuals coming together to explore and deepen their relationship with Shabbat—and to support one another along the way.
One Friday a monthm starting, October (9 sessions)
1:30pm ET/ 9:30am PT
Offered on a sliding scale between $250-450
Laasok is committed to financial accessibility. If you need subsidy beyond the posted amount, please email us and we will arrange for you to take the class for a different amount, or for a payment plan.
Weekly Study Groups
Weekly Study Groups
Our weekly study groups are the heart of our learning community. Each small group meets weekly on an ongoing basis to study a particular text and to connect with each other. Choose from:
- Torah From the Beginning: A Torah study that assumes no prior knowledge.
- Digging Deeper into Torah: For more experienced learners of Torah
- Parsha Thru Midrash: Studying the Torah portion through the lens of the Rabbinic “stories about stories” of the Midrash.
- Talmud Study: We are exploring Berachot, the tractate about prayers and blessings.
- Leviticus Deep Dive: A chapter-by-chapter exploration of this fascinating and often misunderstood book.
- You Shall Be Holy: Explores timeless Jewish wisdom for living a life of compassion and purpose.
- Haftarah: Judaism’s Other Sacred Voice: Explores the prophetic voices of our tradition, as well as modern voices that compel us to act.
- Queering the Torah Portion: An LGBTQ+ perspective on the weekly parsha.
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