TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am
Instructors: Rabbis Sagal, Doberne-Schor
We study the Bible plus the latest events of concern to the Jewish people. Feel free to ‘drop in’ on any Tuesday--you’re always welcome!
RABBI SAGAL'S HOLY SCROLLERS' SHABBAT TISCH
Saturdays, 3:30am-5:00pm, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 13
Instructor: Rabbi Sagal
Join this monthly afternoon tisch, an old Hasidic custom combining food, drink and Jewish learning.
SHABBAT TORAH STUDY: THE BIBLE AS BOTH HISTORY AND RELIGION
Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00am, April 18 and the third Saturday of every month
Instructor: Connie Reiter
In Israel our Bible is taught as history, in the U.S. as religion. The two concepts will meet as we explore our history and relate it to our heritage. Bring your Bible.
PIRKE AVOT
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm, Apr 22, May 13, June 3
Instructor: Brad Gerstle
Pirke Avot as "Ethics of our Fathers." It transmits insights of the leading rabbis of different generations, a "Bartlett's of Judaism." Brad Gerstle will bring to life the words of our sages.
JAVA & JUDAISM
Mondays, 7:30 – 9:00pm, May 4, Jun 8
Instructor: Rabbi David Kalb
At Rockin' Joe Cafe, 20 Prospect Street, Westfield
Buy yourself a cup of coffee and discuss current events of Jewish interest and various topics to be selected by our guest speaker.
INTRO TO JUDAISM
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45pm, starts Jan 8
Instructor: URJ Professionals
Fee: $175, Temple members
This 16-week course will be sponsored and taught by URJ at our Temple. It is geared to those who are curious about the basics of Judaism, people considering conversion to Judaism, and those planning to participate in our 2009-2010 Adult B'nai Mitzvah course.