Thinking Jewish: The Art of Living in Two Civilizations Monday, Nov 30th 10:00a to 10:50a Rabbis on Rotation with Rabbi Dr. Ron Brauner
We are so much like our Gentile neighbors and yet so different. The things that truly define us—our thoughts, our beliefs, our behaviors, our values—truly distinguish us and set us apart. This series takes a fresh look at some of the major components to our identity and considers what we have contributed to society. Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Brauner’s book, Thinking Jewish, which will serve as the text for class discussion. (Preregister to pickup a copy from the office)
Malchut beit David - Marty Levine Wednesday, Dec 2nd 10:00a to 10:50a This series will include but not be limited to the following:
We will cover the origins of Malchut beit David (Yehuda and Tamar, and Boaz and Rut). We will learn about the choosing and anointing of David (sefer Shmuel) and some highlights of his kingship (ex: battle with Goliath). Finally we will study the end of the Davidic dynasty during the tragic kingship of Tzidkiyahu.
Book of Kings I (Melachim) Rabbi Michael Kanterovitz Wednesday, Dec 2nd 11:00a to 11:50a Ongoing study of Sefer Melachim using various commentaries focusing on the various Kings of Israel and Judah. Tanach is required.
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The Era of the Rishonim, 11th-15th centuries - Malka Morris Wednesday, Dec 2nd 3:00p to 3:50p Join us as we continue our exploration of the development of the Oral Law during the Middle Ages. As we cover Jewish life during those troubled times, we will particularly emphasize the key contributions of our rabbinic leaders and the written works by which they are known. We will be going century by century and country by country, covering both Western and Central Europe and also North Africa and the Middle East. We will integrate our study of the Rishonim within the framework of the economic, social, and political issues of the times. We will thus gain a true perspective of the milieu in which the Rishonim both lived and worked, and during which time they were able to produce their monumental works of Torah scholarship. This class is for women only.
Epistemology of Tefila - Sheryl Scher Thursday, Dec 3rd 10:00a to 10:50a Epistemology of Tefila
Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding to Pray as a Jew at Home and in Shul. This class is for women and men who want to know more about Tefila and Davening. Each is class divided into topics as follows:
Pesukei D’Zimrah(Verses of Song) - Just Sing, Sing a Song
Brichot Hashachar(Morning Blessings) - Good mornin, good mornin, to you, and you, and you
Chanukah - is The Festival of Lights, instead of one day of presents we have 8 crazy nights
Mincha and Maariv - Hello darkness my old friend
Kedushah, Kaddish, and Kaddish D’Rabbanan - Memories are so beautiful and then.....
Purim - Masquerade! Paper faces on parade!
Pesach(Passover) - Let my people go
