Visiting Scholar: Rabbi Ari Hart, Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue

Date: Monday, January 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Discussion topic: Jewish Music Theory: A Spiritual Inquiry

This session will explore the unique ideas in Jewish music, from ancient Psalms to the modern day. Musical background not required. Open mind and open ears recommended.

Rabbi Ari Hart’s Biography

Rabbi Ari Hart began his rabbinate at Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue on July 1, 2017. He previously served as the associate rabbi at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, where he focused on community outreach and creating a welcoming environment for all people within an Orthodox synagogue. His previous rabbinic work took him everywhere from Yale University Hillel to Rikers Island in New York to the shores of Lesvos, Greece responding to the Syrian refugee crisis. An activist rabbi, Rabbi Hart has led multiple efforts to increase awareness of justice issues in the orthodox community, including advocating for immigrant workers in the kosher industry and fighting for victims of sexual abuse.