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MYSTICISM
The Book of Exodus – Revelation & Revolution - Rabbi Gershon Winkler
The Jewish people’s rich and ancient history is deeply embedded in this dramatic and highly controversial segment of the Torah, a story of a people’s relentless struggle with bondage and deliverance, commitment and betrayal, faith and doubt, miracles and obstacles, revelation and revolution. Drawing from ancient Hebraic and Aramaic oral traditions, mystery wisdom, and lore of the Talmud, Midrash, and Kabbalah, Rabbi Gershon guides us across ever-winding paths of spell-binding intrigue as we are introduced to the stories behind the stories, lessons beneath lessons, concepts underlying concepts – deepening our understanding of Judaism and its tumultuous but successful evolution.
Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15
Donation: $85 Non-member donation: $100
Introduction to Kabbalah - Taught by Fern Perusse Filzen
Why should Madonna get all the fun?! Jews have had a system of spiritual discovery and a spiritual language all our own for over a millennium. Come discover the Tree of Life, authentic Jewish meditation techniques, the language of the soul and the fertile ground in which our souls may grow ever upwards toward God.
Tuesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9
Free to members Non-member donation: $25
STUDY WITH RABBI LISA
Basics of Judaism II: A Continuation
Our Survey of Jewish Life continues with a more in-depth exploration of some of the topics we merely touched upon in last year’s Survey of Judaism. This course is designed for new Jews, people considering conversion or “veteran” Jews who want to enlarge their own understanding of the Jewish view of the afterlife, theology and belief, key historical points in the Jewish continuum and much more! A text fee may apply.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Oct. 4, Nov. 15, 22, Dec. 6, Jan. 24, 31,
Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 18, May 2, 16, 23, June 6
No donation requested Non-member: $54
A Candid Conversation about Israel: A Class for Zionists
American Jews who support Israel are becoming an endangered breed. American Zionists are put in the difficult position of supporting the State of Israel while sometimes deploring its actions. Yet we need to learn and speak candidly and clearly about what is right and wrong in our beloved Jewish state. This course will tackle the difficult issues surrounding the Peace Process, the West Bank settlements, the Golan Heights, Jerusalem and more. Come ready for frank and civil discourse as we explore issues, discuss historical and current realities and try to determine how to support Israel without becoming mere apologists.
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Jan. 5,12,19,26
No donation requested Non-members: $24
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS
Members who wish to become Confirmed will need 14 credits (a credited course is one with a [book picture] in front – a text, Hebrew or mysticism class) including the special Confirmation course offered in the Spring. Adults who join this class will become the second group of Adult Confirmands here at TBT. They will attend a special series of classes with Rabbi Lisa in the spring to explore the meaning of Revelation and their understanding of standing at Sinai.
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Spring, 2010
TEXT STUDY
Haftarah & Parashat Hashavuah – (nearly) Weekly Haftarah & Torah Study
Join Rabbi Lisa, Cantor Michael and Janis for a lively half-hour interactive discussion of the weekly Haftarah & Torah portion. From approximately 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. every Shabbat on which there are no b’nei mitzvah services, we will engage in Torah study together. Materials will be prepared and provided for each session, including midrashic and other commentaries. Note: This year, when possible, we will be focusing our attention on the Haftarah portion, that is, the weekly reading from the books of the Prophets.. No donation.
BUIDLING JEWISH SKILLS
Torah Chanting-Leyning - Taught by Arlene Defren
Have you ever envied a bar/t mitzvah child or our Rabbi or Cantor the ability to chant a Torah portion on Shabbat or a holiday? Want to learn how to chant Torah? Here's the class for you! It’s easier than you would think! Learn trope, the cantillation marking system that tells you how the melody is chanted in 12 weekly lessons.
Wednesday evenings (when Torah School meets), 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Oct. 7 - Jan. 20
Donation: $54 $65 non-member
Haftarah Chanting - Taught by Arlene Defren
A portion of text from the books of Prophets is read every Shabbat and holiday. Haftarah has its own trope, its own system of cantillation different from Torah trope or the Megillah. The system is ancient and beautiful and a skill to cherish, linking us with centuries of men and women whose voices rose up to honor God with sacred words and melodies. This class can be seen as a continuation of the Torah Chanting class.
Wednesday evenings (when Torah School meets), 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Jan. 27 to April 21, except March 31 .
Donation: $54 $65 non-member
HEBREW
Beginning Prayer Book Hebrew - Taught by Kathy Fink
This course can take you from Alef-Bet all the way to reading the Shema.
Class meets on every Sundays on which Torah School meets. This is a terrific refresher if you learned Hebrew long ago and an absolute “must” if you are thinking of conversion.
12 Sundays, 9:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m., beginning October 4.
Donation: $60 + text fee
Intermediate Hebrew & Tefilah Class - Taught by Arlene Defren
Rise and shine! It's Sunday morning and time for the Adult Intermediate Hebrew/Tefilah each class. You will learn to better understand prayer, learn some key prayer vocabulary and verbs, learn some conversational Hebrew and much more.
12 Sundays, 9:30 a.m.- 10:45 a.m., beginning October 4.
Donation: $60 + text fee
Conversational Hebrew for Adults - Taught by Gil Ramot
Learn to speak modern Hebrew in a fun, interactive way! The level of the class will be determined by the students.
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. beginning Oct. 7 through Jan. 20, except for Oct. 28, Nov. 11 & 25, and Dec. 23 & 30.
Donation: $65
JEWISH CULTURE & LIFE
Writing Your Jewish Experience - Facilitated by Dr. Reanne Singer
Explore your creative talents in this experiential class that will focus on helping you give voice to your Jewish experience through prose and poetry. Bring paper, pen, and a willingness to share and to listen.
Saturday, January 9, 2010 after Shabbat morning services
There is no donation requested.
History of Hazzanut (Cantorial liturgical music) - Presented by Cantor Michael Anatole
Jewish liturgical music has a long and fascinating history in our tradition. From the lyres and huge chorales of the Second Temple to the great hazzans of 18th and 19th century Europe, Jews have always lifted their prayers to God through song. Join Cantor Michael on a musical journey on a Shabbat afternoon this winter.
Saturday, January 23, 2010 after Shabbat morning services.
There is no donation requested.
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