Judaism University - Fall 2011 Offerings

(1.) Course Title: The Literary Genius of the Bible (Bible as Literature)

Dates: Sundays, 12:00-2:00 p.m., 11/6, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/11

Instructor: Gabriel Lampert

Location: B'nai Emunah

Donation: $36

We have looked to the Hebrew Bible, our Tana"kh, to find lessons on how to live, and role models to follow. Or we have argued with those stories. But usually we have not paid attention to their literary merits -- why are the stories fun? All are welcome to explore our ancient source material in a fresh way.

See the course description in the Lehrhaus Judaica catalog.

(2.) Course Title: Mexican and the Mishnah

Dates: Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., 12/7, 12/14, 12/21

Instructor: Rabbi Mark

Location: t.b.d. (Mexican restaurant)

Donation: $18

We will begin with an introduction to the Mishnah – What is it? When was it written? What is its primary value to us? Then, we'll learn together selected readings from Tractate Berachot with commentary by Reuven Grodner. All texts will be in English.

(3.) Course Title: Israeli Dance

Dates: Pot-luck Shabbat (last Friday evening of each month), following services and dinner - Approximately 9:30 PM

Instructor: Sharon Bleviss

Location: B’nai Emunah

Donation: free

No experience necessary! Whether it’s your first or 50th time, join Sharon for a pleasant evening of connecting to Jewish culture through Israeli dance.

(4.) Course Title: Sunday Morning Bagel Nosh and Know

Dates: Sundays, 10:00-12:00, 1st Sundays of each month, beginning 11/6

Instructor: Rabbi Mark and guests

Location:  B’nai Emunah

Donation: free

*Ongoing Classes: Adult B'nai Mitzvah, Mussar Monthly, Spiritual Direction

(please speak with Rabbi Mark if interested)