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Adult Education Offerings for 2007-08
Adult Education
Ongoing Opportunities
Monday
Weekly Adult Hebrew Classes -7p.m. Beginner Hebrew /8p.m. Intermediate Hebrew
Book Club - 1st Monday of every month 7:30p.m., Next Text Selections: "The Year of
Living Biblically" by A. J. Jacobs and "Those Who Save Us" by Jenna Blum.
Tuesday
Translating the Bible - Weekly Adult Hebrew Class, 6:30-7:30p.m., Rabbi’s Office
Thursday
Off Site Senior Study Session - 1st Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:30, discuss a
variety of thought provoking topics. Call the Temple for location.
Saturday
Torah Study - 9am Weekly on Shabbat mornings, informal discussion and learning. Glean
insights from the weekly Torah portion.
Sunday
Sunday Morning Adult Study -9:15-10:30 in the Rabbi’s Office
Session 2
Medieval Jewish History:How did Judaism Become what it is Today? November 4th and 18th December 2nd, 9th, and 16th Together we will trace the Jewish Diaspora and examine significant philosophical and cultural trends from the year 300 to the Enlightenment.
Session 3
Jewish Love, Sex, and Marriage: From the Bible to the Present Day /January 20th and January 27th / February 3rd , 10th , 17th and 24th In this class we will explore the meaning of love, lust, and commitment as seen through our tradition from Biblical times to the present day. During the course of this class we will explore the following topics:
o The true meaning of marriage
o The joys and perils of sexual attraction
o Homosexuality
o The meaning of love
Session 4
Exploration of Jewish America / March 2nd and March 9th /April 6th , 13th , and 27th Jews have been on this continent for 350 years. We will explore how the Jewish community came to be how it is today. We will look at the growth of the community, regional difference, political power and current trends.
Special Adult Education Programs
Early Childhood Parent Education
Designed to help Jewish parents create in their homes an environment that fosters Jewish observance, celebration, and the sharing of Jewish values and teachings with their children.
Time:10:00-11:15a.m. Location: Barnes and Noble in Schaumburg on Golf Road
October 26: How to Create a Jewish Home
November 30: The December Opportunity
January 17: Shabbat: A Gift of Family Time (1)
February 22: Shabbat:A Gift of Family Time (2)
March 21: Sibling Rivalry in Jewish Texts
April 18: How to Make your Family Seder Fun
May 16: How to Raise a Mensch
ARZA Shabbat
Friday, October 19th
7:30p.m. service Oneg to follow
Joshua Weinberg, Instructor, NFTY High School in Israel will discuss Aliyah and the Reform Movement in Israel. Israeli themed oneg to follow services. All members, families and guests are invited to attend.
Meet Maggie Anton
Sponsored By Sisterhood
Sunday, December 2, 2007 (3:00p.m.)
Meet Maggie Anton the Author of Rashi’s Daughters. There will be a question and answer session, book signing to follow.
Life, Faith and Cancer: Jewish Journeys through Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery. Rabbi Kohn Book Signing
Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:15—10:30a.m.
Reminisce with Rabbi Doug Kohn and learn more about his newly published text Life, Faith and Cancer: Jewish Journeys through Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery. There will be a question and answer session, book signing to follow.
“Jumping for Joy”
Beth Tikvah’s Friendraising In-Town Retreat
January 18th and 19th
It will begin with a Friday night Shabbat dinner, and Saturday will be a busy Joy-filled day starting at 9:00a.m. with a continental breakfast. Various workshops and activities for all ages —about Joy—will run throughout the day.
Scholar-In-Residence Weekend
Rabbi Gary Zola
March 14th and 15th
More information to follow. Please see temple fliers and the Tikvahite for more information in upcoming months.
A Taste of Passover
Sunday, April 13, 2008 (4:00p.m.)
Location:TBD
Join Beth Tikvah for a multi-sensory Passover learning experience. We will taste Passover traditional foods and wines, while experiencing the music of the holiday. We will also learn how to make the Seder a learning experience for the entire family.
The Ultimate Learning Experience
Join Beth Tikvah in Israel
July 23— August 3
Explore Israel’s history, culture, geography, food, and life together with other members of the Beth Tikvah community. It will be an experience like no other.
We hope to see you at the variety of adult education classes being offered throughout the year. Call Rokki Parrinello for more information.
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