‘Loaded discussion’ this Shabbos in Woodmere: Entering Har Habayit

A scholar in residence from Jerusalem will take a Woodmere shul on a spirtual journey through the Holy City this Shabbos, offering what is billed as “a loaded discussion” on entering Har Habayit.

Rabbi Ari Cutler, director of the Yeshivat Hakotel Leadership Program, will speak on Friday night and Saturday at Congregation Bais Tefilah of Woodmere, 409 Edward Ave.

His Har Habayit talk will be during Friday night oneg, at 7:30 pm.

Rabbi Cutler will also present on “Talmud Torah and Arevus” (at Kabbalas Shabbos), “Seeing is Believing” (at 8:30 am on Shabbos), “Yerushalayim and Kibbud Av V’Aim” (at 3:25 pm, before Mincha), and “Sefer Bereishit: Lessons in Sanctity of Place” (during Seudua Shlishis). For further information, call 516-313-6196.

Motzei Shabbos movie

On Motzei Shabbos, the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst continues its winter film series with “The Gatekeepers,” in which six former heads of Israel’s secret service tell their story. 7:45 pm, 8 Spruce St, Cedarhurt.