The recent scandals in the Roman Catholic Church involving pedophilia, attitudes to homosexuality, ordination of women as priests, abortion, and other issues, revolve around the Church's attitudes toward human sexuality. Through the centuries, Judaism has taken a different path when dealing with human sexuality, considering sex as a normal component of our humanness.

Rabbi Schoolman will lead a discussion on these issues, including attitudes toward our bodies, sexual drive in men and women, what is considered normal and abnormal, permissible behavior and the consideration of boundaries. We will look at classical and contemporary texts. Your questions and discussion are welcome.

Neilah prayers will commence at about 5 p.m, with the day's services ending at about 6 p.m. A break the fast reception will follow.