Adult Education

We are starting a New Year filled with wonderful opportunities to join in the educational events and classes we have available.

We have two book clubs; classes with Rabbi, Cantor Manny, and Melinda Ruben; guest speakers, yoga, etc. Joining in these activities is fun, informative, and an exercise for your brain. Please check the bulletin, our website, or in the office, for a full listing, with dates and times.

TBE Book Club meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 20th, at 10:30 am, in the Media Center. Our club always has lively discussions on the current book … its meanings, and whether we liked it or not. We also discuss what we are going to read the following month. Please feel free to join us (even if you have not read the book) if you love reading, discussing, and comparing books.

Torah Study Classes Every Saturday Morning
At 9:30 am with Rabbi Tuffs
Prior to Services at 10:30 am
(EXCLUDING SHABBAT RENEWAL SERVICES)

Jewish Book Club with Melinda Ruben, for lovers of fiction with Jewish content, meets on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm through 8:00 pm. If you are a reader and are missing our discussion group, you are missing a great time!

Rabbi will be teaching Siddur, a four week course on our new prayer book, starting Wednesday, January 19ththrough February 9th, at 7:30 pm. He will teach Overview of the Torah on Wednesdays, from February 16th through March 2nd.

Elaine Rudner will teach Everything You Wanted To Know About Being Jewish But Were Afraid To Ask! from January 12th through February 9th.

Rabbi Chaim Kovacs will teach Judaism and the Search for Meaning from March 16th through April 6th, at 7:30 pm.

Scholars-in-Residence Rabbi Herman Schaalmen and Ron Miller will each provide us with stimulating and informative evenings in February and March, respectively.

Yoga Classes
Adults, Kids, Pre-Natal, and Baby and Mom
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We strive to provide congregants with a varied and diverse list of activities. If there is some class, topic, or suggestion that you think will fit into our program, please feel free to contact me at 954-454-5301.

We look forward to seeing you at our educational activities.

Hinda Smith

CLASSES, SERVICES, CLUB MEETINGS,
& SPECIAL EVENTS

Course Descriptions
Weekday Classes:
Beginning Hebrew: Cantor Manny. Anyone can learn to read Hebrew in this class! Using an incredible book called "Aleph Isn't Tough," you will learn how to read our beautiful and ancient holy language. By the end of this class, you will become comfortable reading from the prayer book. Tuesdays, October 12, 2010 – April 26, 2011; 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Hebrew: Melinda Ruben, R/S Director. Anyone who can read basic Hebrew or who took Hebrew For Beginners is welcome to join us! Our text is titled "Aleph Isn't Enough."
Tuesdays, October 12, 2010 – April 26, 2011; 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Introduction to Judaism: Cantor Manny. This class is for people wishing to convert to Judaism…or for anyone who just wants to increase their knowledge of the history, ritual practices, ethical beliefs, and holidays of the Jewish people.
Wednesdays, October 13, 2010 – April 27, 2011; 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm.

Totally Talmud: Rabbi Tuffs. The Talmud has been the foundation of Jewish life for almost two millennia. Come sharpen your mind by engaging in a lively conversation with the Sages of Old and discover Judaism on a deeper level. This year we will be studying tractate Ta’anit. Wednesdays, October 13 – December 8, 2010; Starting 2011: February 16 - May 25; 10:30 am – Noon.

Musar – Jewish Ethics: Rabbi Tuffs. Connect or reconnect with the spiritual side of Judaism as we investigate the art of contemplative prayer, in-depth study of Torah, and ways of incorporating Jewish spirituality into everyday life. (8 week course)
Wednesdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1; 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Siddur: Rabbi Tuffs. Come and learn about the new Reform prayer book Mishkan T'Filah. This is a great opportunity to become fluent in the language of Jewish prayer. Study the prayers and songs of the Sabbath and week-day services. Rabbi Tuffs will also discuss the theological and mystical secrets embedded in our worship. (4 week course)
Wednesdays, 2011: January 19, 26; February 2, 9; 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Overview of the Torah: Rabbi Tuffs. This class will teach how to navigate your way through the Torah. The Five Books of Moses contain the major codes of law and narrative history of our peoples' beginnings. We will explore the major themes, characters, and concepts. (4 week course)Wednesdays, 2011: February 16, 23; March 2, 9; 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Judaism and the Search for Meaning: Rabbi Chaim Kovacs. The Book of Psalms, Tehillim, is traditionally attributed to King David and is thought to provide messages for every life situation. This class identifies some of the valuable insights from the writings of King David and the Sages of the Talmud, from which you will hopefully discover the key to unlock the greatest treasure of all – yourself.
Wednesdays, 2011: March 16 – April 6; 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

ADDITIONAL CLASSES, SERVICES, CLUB MEETINGS, and SPECIAL EVENTS 92nd Street “Y” Broadcast
2010 – 2011 Season
Start Times To Be Announced

“Everything You Wanted To Know About Being Jewish But Were Afraid To Ask!”: Elaine Rudner. Join Elaine for an informal course that answers the Who, What, When and Why of being Jewish. Learn to appreciate rituals and traditions and gain greater knowledge and understanding of the Torah, our religion and practices. Come with your questions!
Elaine is a teacher, lecturer and discussion leader who has developed her career in all phases of Jewish education and social work.
Week 1 – Let's talk about the TORAH (and clear up the mysteries); Week 2 - How the Hebrew Alphabet Began: it's a mystical journey; Week 3 - Sirens of Scripture: Women in the Bible; Week 4 - Heroine's of the Holocaust and the Jewish Homeland; Week 5 - Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women – the true Saga of what it means to be Jewish, Female and Funny!
Wednesdays, 2011: January 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9; 10:30 am – Noon

TORAH STUDY – Parshat Hashavuah: Rabbi Tuffs. Saturdays at 9:30 am – 10:30 am, except dates listed below when Shabbat Renewal is being held.

SHABBAT SERVICES: Friday evenings at 7:30 pm & Saturday mornings from 10:30 am to Noon (except for Shabbat Renewal.)

SHABBAT RENEWAL SERVICES: Meditation, Music, Relaxation and Torah Discussion. Dress comfortably. Bring Dairy or Vegetarian Dish for 4 for lunch afterward.
Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm: 2010 - Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 11; 2011- Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18.

Jewish Book Club: Melinda Ruben, R/S Director. Join other book lovers to discuss fiction with Jewish content. If you are a reader and are missing our discussion group, you are missing a great time! Mondays, starting October 25; 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Temple Beth El Readers Book Club: Hinda Smith. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30 am - Noon, beginning October.

(Future meeting dates & book selections will be decided at first meeting.)

LOOK FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT SPEAKERS:
March 4 & 5, 2011: Scholar-in-Residence Ron Miller
Sponsored by Dodie Weinstein & Bob Goldberg
CALL THE TEMPLE OFFICE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
954.920.8225