2011- 2012 Adult Ed Program:
Saturday:
Torah Study: Every Saturday morning 9:15-10:15 A.
New starting January 2012: Sod: The Secret Teachings of the Torah: Monthly study of the Torah portion of the week from a Kabbalistic perspective.
Sats. Jan 7th, Feb 25th, Mar 31st, 4-5 pm
Sats. Apr 28th, May 12th, June 9th, 4:30-5:30 PM - Havdalah to follow each class session
Sunday:
Talmudic Personalities: The Life and Teachings of Rabbi Akiba: Sunday Dec. 18, 9:00 and 11:30 am.
Basic Judaism from a Liberal Perspective Mini-Series, Sundays 10:00 -11:00 am; Pre-Registration required.
This 20-session course is for you if you are someone (Jewish or not) who would like a thorough introduction to (or review of) Judaism. It will be especially helpful for anyone who is involved in a committed interfaith relationship as well as anyone who may be considering conversion. This will be a place where you can ask questions in a safe and supportive atmosphere and get an idea of how Judaism is understood and practiced from a modern, egalitarian, and accepting viewpoint. We invite you to join us for this unique learning experience!
October 2, 2011 What is Judaism? Who are the Jewish People?
October 16, 2011 Sacred Literature: Tanakh (Bible)
October 23, 2011 Sacred Literature: Rabbinic
October 30, 2011 Days of Awe
November 6, 2011 Shabbat
November 20, 2011 Holy Days – 3 Festivals
December 4, 2011 Minor and Modern Holidays
December 11, 2011 The Jewish Home
December 18, 2011 Prayer/Worship - Introduction
January 8, 2012 Holy Days: Prayer/Worship: Practicum
January 15, 2012 Life Cycle I: Birth and Education
January 22, 2012 Life Cycle II: Marriage and Divorce
January 29, 2012 Life Cycle III: Death and Mourning
February 5, 2012 Jewish History I
February 12, 2012 Jewish History II
March 4, 2012 Anti-Semitism and Holocaust
March 11, 2012 Zionism and Israel
March 25, 2012 American Jewish Life
April 1, 2012 Wrap Up and Ask the Rabbi
One class will be a Shabbat dinner at the temple (date to be determined)
Class will be held from 10-11 a.m.on Sunday mornings The cost for temple members is the price of books. For non-temple members, the cost is $75 + books. The Jewish partners of non-Jewish participants are welcome at no charge.
Hebrew Classes - Sunday
Prayerbook Hebrew - Beginners - 10:00 AM
Prayerbook Hebrew - Intermediaite - 12:30 PM
Conversational Hebrew - 12:30 PM
Book Discussion: Islam for Jews - 11:00 AM
NEW: Engaging Israel (pre-registration required)
Have you asked yourself (or been asked):
- How should a Jewish state exercise military power?
- How canIsraelbe both a democracy and a Jewish state?
- Why should American Jews care about Israel?
These are only a few of the stimulating and thought-provoking questions that we will address whenTemple Sinaioffers the brand new course, “Engaging Israel”. This is a course developed by the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute and will be taught by our Rabbis. Registration is required and the number of slots are limited. Until December 31st registration will be restricted to Temple Sinai members but after that date the class will be open to the community. Don’t miss out on this very unique opportunity. Click here for more information.
Interested? We hope so!
Call the Temple office (585-381-6890) for registration information. We look forward to welcoming you!
Liz Ornstein
Chair, Adult Ed Committee
