Torah on Tap with MaTovu

Join MaTovu and Central Reform Congregation for the launch of Torah on Tap—a new series where we take meaningful conversation out of the sanctuary and into the pub. Each gathering will explore a different topic through the lens of Torah, guided by Rabbi Daniel Bogard.

November 13 @ 7:00pm—The Rebranding of Hanukkah: Rebels, Rabbis, and Religious Fundament
The Saturn Lounge | 1915 Cherokee St. | St. Louis, MO 63118

Hanukkah has never been one story—it’s a mirror that reflects what each generation of Jews needs it to be. We’ll trace the myth’s evolution from the Maccabees—religious zealots whose rebellion looks uncomfortably familiar today—to the rabbis who reimagined it as a quiet miracle of oil and hope, and then to its modern retellings: American Jews turning it into a festival of religious freedom and pluralism, and Israelis transforming it into a celebration of national independence. Together we’ll explore what these shifting stories reveal about who we are, and what kind of light we want to kindle now.

Must be 21+ to attend. Come for the drinks or enjoy an NA beverage, and stay for the conversation!