Rabbi Arthur Green The Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah will be explored at Congregation Beth Israel on Nov. 20 and 22, as the synagogue welcomes Kabbalah scholar Rabbi Arthur Green, Ph.D. for the Gusti Engelberg Visiting Scholar Program.

Described as “one of the preeminent authorities on Jewish spirituality, mysticism and Hasidism,” Rabbi Green has written widely on the subjects. Through his books and lectures, he has played an influential role in bringing spirituality into mainstream Jewish life. An educator and a scholar, Rabbi Green currently serves as Dean of Hebrew College’s Rabbinical School in Boston.

Rabbi Green will be a guest speaker at Shabbat services on Friday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m at Congregation Beth Israel. An adults-only Shabbat dinner will follow services and feature a talk by Rabbi Green on “Rediscovering the Hasidic Masters – A Reading on our Parashah.” Dinner is $10 per person and reservations are required.

On Sunday, Nov. 22, Rabbi Green will be the featured speaker at a brunch, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel. The title of his talk is “Rediscovering the Jewish Mystical Tradition: Why, When & How?” Brunch is $15 per person and reservations are required.

All events during the Gusti Engelberg Visiting Scholar Program are open to the public. Non-members should add $5 to the cost of each event.

Congregation Beth Israel is located at 2501 Shore Road in Northfield, N.J. For more information, or to reserve your place, please call 641-3600 or email bethisrael@comcast.net.