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Torah Study & Adult Education Programs

(Community Events are now listed separately under Kehilah/Community)

Regular Study sessions led by Rabbi Dan           

Talmud Study

Introduction to the Talmud (in English)—12:00 Tuesdays, at the synagogue

For beginners and veterans alike.  We will discuss passages that touch on contemporary concerns, and learn more about the Talmud and why it continues to be the central text of our tradition.  Bring a brown-bag lunch to these weekly sessions.             

March 2, 9, 16, and 23 (off on 30th for first day of Pesach)

Parenting (and Grandparenting)—a Jewish Journey

Selected Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm (during Hebrew school)

Sharing and discussion of Jewish insights on parenting, gleaned from both our traditional texts and our own experiences.

March 3, 10, and 24 (off on 17th and 31st)  

Hope Amidst Hardship: Jewish Responses to Crisis

Selected Saturday mornings, from 9-10:00am, before Shabbat mornings services

Using the wisdom of our past to guide us today.  We will study texts from Torah, Talmud, Midrash, philosophy and kabbalah that exemplify the many different—and at times, conflicting—approaches our ancestors employed to deal with adversity.

March 6, 13, and 20 (off on 27th)

 YIDDISH FOR THE UNSOPHISTICATED

  Ted Century                                                        

 Join us Tuesday, March 9th at 7:30pm to explore the effect of Yiddish on American culture, including the legal system, and with time permitting, conduct a reading of a short story YIDDISH WITH DICK AND JANE. (PG13). I also plan to review commonly used and misused words and expressions which sneaked into the English lexicon while the WASPs weren't looking. Be a mensch and come schmooze with us - you may be surprised how many Yiddish words may have crept into your vocabulary.

 
Pre-Pesach Workshop

Come and join us for a new pre-passover workshop.
Learn how to-
-lead a Seder
-put together your own Haggadah
-make up a Seder plate
-keep the family involved
-sing the songs
Anything you wanted to know about pesach and weren't sure! (seems like this should be edited somehow to more clearly say what I think Abi means?)
Join us on Sunday March 21st 1-3pm.The different areas will be covered by Rabbi Dan and Abi

Visiting Cantor

On the weekend of April 30 to May 2, we will be hosting Cantor Howard Shalowitz, who will lead services and present study sessions dedicated to learning more about Jewish liturgical music. This is a unique opportunity, so mark your calendars!  More information will be available next month. - Dan Stern

 

 


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