TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 am, August 19 & 26; then resumes Sept 16
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!
PUZZLED BY THE HIGH HOLYDAY PRAYERBOOK?
Sunday, 11:05am -12:30pm, Sept 21
Instructor: Rabbi Doberne-Schor
Join us for bagels and coffee, take a lookl at some of the prayers, prepare for the Days of Awe.
RABBI SAGAL'S HOLY SCROLLERS' SHABBAT TISCH
Saturdays, 3:30am -5:00pm, Sept 27, Oct. 25, Nov 22, Dec 20, Jan 3, Feb 21, Mar 14, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 13
Instructor: Rabbi Sagal
Join this monthly afternoon tisch, an old Hasidic custom combinin food, drink and Jewish learning.
YOGA
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45pm, Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17
Instructor: Claire Bay
Fee: $125 members; $150 non-members. Checks payable to Claire Bay.
Increase your flexibility and strengthen your muscles. Opening trial session free of charge. Then sign up for the 10-session course. Yoga mats required.
SHABBAT TORAH STUDY: THE BIBLE AS BOTH HISTORY AND RELIGION
Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00am, Oct 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.
ADULT BEGINNERS' HEBREW
Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:45pm, starts Nov 5
Instructor: Marlene Maderer
Fee: $85 members; $170 non-members
Our beginners' reading class is designed for thsoe without prior knowledge of Hebrew and those in need of a review. Participants in the 2009-2010 Adult B'nai Mitzvah class must have basic Hebrew skills.
1,000 YEARS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD:
LEAVING BABYLON, RETURNING TO THE PROMISED LAND
Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11
Instructor: Rabbi Sagal
In 538 BCE, Jews were permitted to leave Babylon and a new journey bgan. The Torah and Talmud were compiled. Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity were born. Delve into this period of change and rebellion.
JAVA & JUDAISM
Mondays, 7:30 – 9:00pm, Nov 10, Dec 1, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 2, 30, 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.
A TASTE OF 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.
COOL NIGHTS IN THE TROPE-ICS
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm, Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Instructor: Cantor Novick
Learn the art of chanting Torah. Cantor will use a step-by-step approach for teaching the different t'amim (trope signs). A good reading knowledge of Hebrew is essential.
PIRKE AVOT
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm, twice-monthly starting in Feb (Dates TBA) Instructor: Brad Gerstle
Pirke Avot as "The words 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.
THE TALLIT: HISTORY & HANDS ON
Dates & Time TBA
Instructor: Ronni Pressman
Learn the origins of the prayer shawl: why it is worn; the purpose of the fringes. Then, under Ronni's guidance, create your own silky tallit which you can proudly wear to Temple.
ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS 2009-2010
Did you miss out on becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Then this one-year program is for you. The prerequisites:
1- Completion of Basic Judaism Class (starts Jan 8) or its equivalent
1- Ability to decode Hebrew words (Beginners Hebrew starts Nov 5)
