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Prayerbook Hebrew Classes
World of Judaism Classes
Adult B. Mitzvah
My grown-up and Me
Israel Matters Lecture Series
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Ask the Clergy
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Community Scholar Program
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Learning with others in community allows us to live our Jewish value of Talmud Torah. Whether you can pop in for one class or make it for an entire series, we invite you to stimulate your lifelong love for Judaism and learning.
There are many opportunities for Adult Education at TBESOC including our Scholar in Residence, Adult Education Lecture Series, Adult B. Mitzvah and so much more.
For an immersive experience - please consider joining Rabbi K'vod and the TBESOC Community in our upcoming trip to Israel. Click Here for more information.
Adult B. Mitzvah
Take the opportunity to build community with other dedicated learners by engaging in a 16 month learning program that offers thorough introduction to Jewish tradition. Make the commitment to all of the offered classes including Prayerbook Hebrew and the program culminates with the class leading a Shabbat morning service for the community including leading prayers, reading Torah, and sharing thoughts and interpretations of the weekly portion.
Tuesdays
5:30 pm - Prayerbook Hebrew
7:00 pm - World of Judaism course (every other week)
Both Prayerbook Hebrew & World of Judaism Classes are available to take on their own or as part of the series.
Our next Adult B. Mitzvah Class will begin on January 10, 2023.
The full list of course topics can be found below. Registration is Required.
PRAYERBOOK HEBREW
with Cantor Shula Kalir Merton
Weekly class between January 2023 – April 2024
An introduction to Hebrew for beginners with the focus on reading and understanding our prayerbook. This class of for anyone that would like to engage more fully with our tradition through the Hebrew language.
Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 pm beginning January 10th
Register for the Series Below
World of Judaism classes invite learners to explore and discuss foundational topics in Jewish thought and practice.
World of Judaism Classes explore foundational Jewish teachings and practice and can be taken on their own or as a series.
Register for the Series Below
2023 World of Judaism, Prayerbook Hebrew Classes, Revealing the Magic of Jewish Prayer
Registration is REQUIRED - click on course title to register for individual classes or select a series below:
Please note that you MUST BE A MEMBER to register for the Adult B'nai Mitzvah Program.
Once you have become a member, the option to register for the program will be made available to you. Click Here to become a member.
2023 Course List
Date |
Course |
Instructor |
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January 10 |
Join Rabbi K’vod and Cantor Shula for a roundtable discussion that explores the features of Judaism tradition that distinguish it from other religious traditions. |
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
January 17 |
Participation in Jewish community involves interfacing with ideas about who or what God is through scripture and liturgy. Jewish thought offers multiple models and perspectives on this greatest mystery. Our class will not only be a survey of various theologies within Jewish tradition, but an exploration of finding a model that meets our individual experience. |
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
January 24
January 31 |
Why Israel?: It’s Importance to the Jewish People and the World (Online)
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Rabbi Daniel Levine Cantor Shula Cantor Shula |
February 7 |
This session gives a broad overview of key historical moments in Jewish history that have been instrumental in shaping Jewish tradition from Mount Sinai to our 21st Century. |
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
February 21 |
Why Israel?: A Vital Presence in the Middle East Why is Israel now able to reach out to other Middle East counties? What does this mean for the future? What are the Abraham Accord and why are they important? |
Professor Alon Burnstein
Cantor Shula |
February 28 |
In this session, we will explore some of the deeper meanings of the Purim story from rabbinic and mystical perspectives. How does the Purim story wrestle with some of the deeper concepts of good, evil, destiny and free-will? |
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
March 7 March 14 |
Cantor Shula Rabbi Daniel Levine Cantor Shula |
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March 21 March 28 |
Passover: Teachings and Practices of the Festival of Freedom Passover commemorates the story of the Israelites journey from slavery to freedom through the Exodus story. This session will examine some of the core insights of the holiday about freedom and the ritual practices that are associated with the holy day. .In addition to intellectual understandings, we will introduce some practical ideas to make our seders more meaningful. |
Cantor Shula Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
April 4 April 11
April 18 |
Shabbat: Traditional and Creative Observance Shabbat is more than a day of rest – it is day of increased awareness, renewal, and fulfillment. Our tradition has deep insights into how to make Shabbat a regular source of strength and connection in our lives. In these two sessions, we will learn traditional Shabbat practices and how they help us engage deeper with ourselves and with each other. We will also explore how creative Shabbat observance embodies the spirit of our tradition as it meets us in the 21st century. |
Cantor Shula
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
April 25 |
Shabbat: Traditional and Creative Observance Shabbat is more than a day of rest – it is day of increased awareness, renewal, and fulfillment. Our tradition has deep insights into how to make Shabbat a regular source of strength and connection in our lives. In these two sessions, we will learn traditional Shabbat practices and how they help us engage deeper with ourselves and with each other. We will also explore how creative Shabbat observance embodies the spirit of our tradition as it meets us in the 21st century.
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Johannah Sohn
Cantor Shula |
May 2 May 9 |
Revealing The Magic of Jewish Prayer Prayer is at the heart of Jewish communal life and for many of us, it remains inaccessible as a fulfilling, enriching, and growthful experience. In these four sessions, we will reveal the depth of the underlying structure of the liturgy, the meaning of individual prayers, and how the prayer experience can open us up to connection, insight, and peace. One does not have to have a belief in God or be particularly religious to discover how prayer can connect us to our community. |
Cantor Shula
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
May 16 |
Revealing The Magic of Jewish Prayer Prayer is at the heart of Jewish communal life and for many of us, it remains inaccessible as a fulfilling, enriching, and growthful experience. In these four sessions, we will reveal the depth of the underlying structure of the liturgy, the meaning of individual prayers, and how the prayer experience can open us up to connection, insight, and peace. One does not have to have a belief in God or be particularly religious to discover how prayer can connect us to our community. |
Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn
Cantor Shula |
May 23 |
Revealing The Magic of Jewish Prayer Prayer is at the heart of Jewish communal life and for many of us, it remains inaccessible as a fulfilling, enriching, and growthful experience. In these four sessions, we will reveal the depth of the underlying structure of the liturgy, the meaning of individual prayers, and how the prayer experience can open us up to connection, insight, and peace. One does not have to have a belief in God or be particularly religious to discover how prayer can connect us to our community. |
Rabbi K’vod
Cantor Shula |
May 30 |
Revealing The Magic of Jewish Prayer Prayer is at the heart of Jewish communal life and for many of us, it remains inaccessible as a fulfilling, enriching, and growthful experience. In these four sessions, we will reveal the depth of the underlying structure of the liturgy, the meaning of individual prayers, and how the prayer experience can open us up to connection, insight, and peace. One does not have to have a belief in God or be particularly religious to discover how prayer can connect us to our community. |
Cantor Shula Kalir Merton
Cantor Shula |
June 6
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Beyond giving tzedakah (donations of money), what does it mean to repair the world? How do we as the Jewish People understand Tikkun Olam and what can we do practically to make a difference? |
Johannah Sohn
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
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Tikkun Olam (ONLINE ONLY) Beyond giving tzedakah (donations of money), what does it mean to repair the world? How do we as the Jewish People understand Tikkun Olam and what can we do practically to make a difference?
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Johannah Sohn
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |
August 29 |
Spiritual Preparation for the HH: Rosh Hashanah Many of us come to synagogue with much expectation for the High Holy Days and are not sure what is expected of us spiritually. What is the inner reflection we are asked to engage in? How does the High Holy day liturgy help us connect deeper with our truths and aspirations? This session will be an exploration of the major spiritual concepts of the High Holy days and an understanding of the prayers so that our experience in synagogue has the potential to be transformational. |
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |
September 5 September 12
September 19 |
Spiritual Preparation for the HH: Yom Kippur Many of us come to synagogue with much expectation for the High Holy Days and are not sure what is expected of us spiritually. What is the inner reflection we are asked to engage in? How does the High Holy day liturgy help us connect deeper with our truths and aspirations? This session will be an exploration of the major spiritual concepts of the High Holy days and an understanding of the prayers so that our experience in synagogue has the potential to be transformational.
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Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |
September 26 |
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Rabbi K’vod Cantor Shula |
October 3
October 10
October 17 |
Lifecycles: Birth and B’nai Mitzvah
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Cantor Shula Rabbi K’vod Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |
October 24
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Cantor Shula Cantor Shula
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November 7
November 14
November 21 |
The Denominations: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and Reconstructionist
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Rabbi K’vod Cantor Shula Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |
November 28 |
The World of Jewish Sacred Text: An Exploration of How Scripture Creates Tradition |
Rabbi K’vod Cantor Shula |
December 5
December 12
December 19
December 26
January 2
January 9
January 16
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30
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Two Faces of Chanukah: Jewish Identity and Spirituality
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Rabbi K'vod Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula
Cantor Shula |