Jewish Journeys

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Hebrew Alefbet

5772 (2011-2012)

Oct. 26     Nov. 2

Nov. 9             Review day

Nov. 16  Nov. 30  Dec. 7

Dec. 14            Review day

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My Rock: A Quasi-Kabbalistic Journey through Torah, Text and Tunes

In this course, which will be hold on selected Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00, we will explore, together, tales and teachings from Torah through the lens of the last fifty years of pop, rock, and folk music.  We will also delve into poetry and prose that cast additional light on those same Torah texts.  Participants are encouraged to read and listen closely, to contribute their own insights in an open and reflective manner, and, if they wish, to share their own musical selections that have provided inspiration, comfort, and/or spiritual sustenance.

Winter Sessions

December 7: High Water—Before (and after) the Flood

January 4: The Calling—Smashing Idols, Leaving Home

January 18: Masked and Anonymous—Trickster Stories

February 1: Every Grain of Sand—God Was in This Place

February 22: I and I—Burning Bush, Hidden Face

Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living

Sunday Morning Adult Class: 10:00-11:30

In the library with food and coffee and tea

This course will follow the curriculum we are using for the year in our new religious education program.  We will study sacred texts and learn the practices that enrich our spiritual lives through daily Jewish living.  Rabbi Fink and other members of the community will lead the classes, which will include a great deal of sharing and discussion.  Classes are oriented for all adults, including those without children in our school.

Winter Sessions

Dec. 4: Tallit and Tefillin—Shira Kronenberg/Howard Berger

Jan. 8: Blessings before and after Eating—Rabbi Dan

Jan 22: Kashrut—Dorothy and Marty Geffon

Feb 5: Tzedakah—Rabbi Dan

Feb 26: Gemilut Chasadim—Tom Rodgers/Social Action committee

The Jewish Path: Walking through our Sacred Seasons, Times, and Texts

This is a kind of “essential Judaism” course, grounded in discussion and text study, for people of all backgrounds, from those thinking about conversion to those who have lived as Jews for their entire lives and now wish to deepen their practice and/or understanding of our traditions. 

We will meet on Saturday mornings from 8:30-10:00 am, before Shabbat morning services.

Winter Sessions

Growing Into Ourselves/Living in the Dream (Dec 3)

Love and Marriage (December 10)

Parenthood (December 17)

Singlehood—and other forms of Jewish family (Jan 7)

Torah of the Body—Health and Self-Care/Illness (January 14)

Aging and Retirement (January 28)

Departing this World (February 4)

Moon to Mark the Seasons—Living by Jewish Time (Feb 11)

Shabbat (February 18)

Rosh Hashanah (Feb 25)

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.          

Winter Sessions

December 6, 13, and 20

January 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31

February 7, 14, 21, and 28