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Adult Education Committee
The Adult Education Committee invites you to hear ZAINAB AL-SUWAIJ Executive Director, American Islamic Congress Wednesday evening, October 24, at 8:00 PM Topic: Moslem - Jewish Relations Ms. Al-Suwaij is the co-founder and Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress, a non-profit organization established in the wake of the 9/11 attacks to mobilize a moderate voice in the American Muslim community and to promote civil rights in the Moslem world. Ms Al-Suwaij was born in Basra, Iraq, the granddaughter of Basra's leading cleric. She fled to America from Iraq after participating in a 1991 failed uprising against Saddam Hussein. Since the toppling of Saddam Hussein, she has been working in Iraq to strengthen women's rights and help reqbuild Iraq's educational system. All are invited to hear her personal story and the scope of her work. Admission is free.
Fall Semester - Tuesday evening classes Insights of Conservative Judaism Conservative
Judaism defies simple and popularly held definitions which derive basically from
the widely disparate forms of Synagogue worship in our movement. One
should rather seek definition in Conservative Judaism's understanding of
revelation, the nature and evolution of Jewish law, the way we read and
understand the Bible and the role of gender in Jewish life. It is the
openness with which we approach these and other subjects that best define our
movement. The course will use as text material the essays which appear in
our congregation's Humash, Etz Hayim. Tuesday evenings, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM An In-Depth Study of This book, also known as Ethics of the Fathers, is of enduring relevance. We will search for context as we explore the text and look for guidance from commentaries both medieval and modern. Among the classics of Jewish literature, Pirkei Avot remains one of the favorites of all time. Attendance in previous years is not required. Wednesday evenings, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9
Are You a Learner? If so, plan to
participate in All will be invited to choose either a full Shabbat service or the Learner's service. We hope this will become a monthly happening. The Full Shabbat Service will start at 9:00 AM as usual. The Learner's Service will begin at 10:30 AM. Next session session Shabbat April 12.
The Adult Bat Mitzvah Class continues A two-year program which will culminate with a group Bat Mitzvah on Shabbat morning, June 14. This year's program of study will include a review of Judaism's life cycle events, the "how, what, and why" of Haftarah cantillation with individual and group preparation. First session Monday evening, October 22
Note the date: Tuesday evening, Feb 26 THE BEA & LARRY KAHN MEMORIAL LECTURE will be delivered by David Harris Topic to be announced David Harris is most knowledgeable about Jewish affairs both nationally and internationally. His commentary and editorials are widely read and heard. This annual lecture is sponsored by Bea & Larry Kahn's family as a continuing tribute to their parents. Their endowment of this lecture enable us to bring leading voices to our temple community.
Jewish Life and Values through film
The films will be followed by discussion, analysis, bagels, spreads, and desserts. The cost will be $10 per person. Please note these dates: Next session: June 1 at 7:30 PM
Live and Become Rabbi Thaler will lead a discussion following the film. The film will be preceded by a deli dinner
THE NEXT ETHNIC SHABBAT Friday evening, May 30 Learn about the Our previous ethnic Shabbatot were enjoyable, educational, and gastronomical experiences. We look forward to another wonderful Shabbat evening. Note the date and watch for the reservation notices.
Book Review Group Monday evening, Nov 26 , at 8 PMTitle: Three Daughters Author: Letty Pogrebin Available in paperback Monday evening, January 28 , at 8 PMTitle: The Septembers of Shiraz Author: Dalia Sofer Monday evening, March 31 , at 8 PMTitle: Zippora, Wife of Moses Author: Marek Halter Available in paperback
Monday evening, May 19 at 8 PM Read the books and enjoy the discussions Sessions will take place at the temple, and coffee and cake will be served. Although there is no charge for the Book Review Group, registration will be required so that proper preparations can be made.
The Dr. Saul Futterman Shabbat Torah Study Program LEARN & LUNCH Rather than deliver a formal D'var Torah, Rabbi Thaler will conduct an extended study session during Shabbat Services exploring topics in the weekly portion. Sessions are scheduled for Oct 20, Jan 5, Mar 29, and June 7.
Saturday evening discussions This program entails a few people opening their homes on a Saturday evening for a group to come together in a social and informal setting to discuss a magazine or newspaper article of Jewish interest.
At Home Kallah Scholar in Residence Noam Tzion From the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem -Theme- "Tzedakkah: From Whom And To Whom" Watch for the Kallah brochure and Reservation form. Click on the link at the top of this page.
A TRIP BY BUS TO THE CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY In Manhattan Sunday, November 18 Visit the Yeshiva University Museum at the Center to see the new exhibit Alfred Dreyfus: The Fight for Justice See two hundred objects from the family archives including the original newspaper article "J'Accuse" written by Emile Zola. Other exhibits on view "Jewish
Chaplains at War: Unsung Heroes" Cost
$25 per person
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