Adult Learning Opportunities at Temple B’nai Abraham 5773

Jewish learning is a life-long adventure full of excitement. It’s wonderful to build upon Jewish knowledge and amazing to sharpen your Jewish intellect. Whether you want to attend a Shabbat morning Torah study (Parasha class), hear a guest speaker, join with women for a Rosh Hodesh event, read a book or read the whole Bible, and much more, we have something for you!

 Our classes are taught by our clergy, educators, wonderful guest teachers and scholars, all who are eager to share their passion for Judaism. We are also delighted to welcome community members to attend our classes, and are proud to offer two Florence Melton Adult Mini-School classes this year. You can join us once or many times—the choice is yours and we encourage you to let the year 5773 be rich with learning.

Check your email for updates on these and new programs throughout the year. All are welcome to attend. Most classes/programs are free, unless otherwise indicated.

To register click here or contact the temple office at 973.994.2290. 

 Alyce Miller & Steve Delman, Adult Learning Co-Chairs   Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz    

Adult Learning Brochure 2012-2013 (PDF)

Parashat HaShavuah 
with Rabbi Clifford Kulwin
Join the lively discussion of legend and lore, the ancient world and the modern one, the Jewish people's feelings about its God, and God's feelings about His people. Through our reading of the weekly portion, and occasional forays into the traditional commentators, we seek not only to understand the profundities of Torah, but also to understand the world and ourselves a little better. Parallel English/Hebrew texts will be used. We hope you'll stay for services, but even if you can't, stop by for a weekly dose of Torah!
Every Saturday morning, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM 

Special Lectures

Book Group
Join Rabbi Clifford Kulwin for his stimulating monthly book groups. Find yourself in the text and come lend your voice to the discussions.

The Melton Course 
An amazing opportunity to give yourself the gift of learning this year. The Melton Course, a Project of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, connects you to great Jewish learning. This year Temple B’nai Abraham is pleased to offer two courses with Melton trained teachers, including Rabbi Kulwin.

-2nd year course: Ethics and Dramas 
Instructors: Rabbi Clifford Kulwin and Rabbi Moshe Yudin
Wednesday nights,  7:00-9:00 PM (pre-paid registration necessary) The registration fee is $650 for JCC and Temple B’nai Abraham members.

-Foundations for Jewish Living
Instructor: Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00  AM monthly (pre-paid registration necessary)The registration fee is $180 for JCC and Temple B’nai Abraham members.

Torah Learning

The Five Scrolls
Led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz.
Join in an exploration of all 5 this year: Ecclesiastes, Esther, Song of Songs, Ruth and Lamentations.
Thursday, June, 13, 2013, 11:30 AM

 A Year of the Bible-A New Experience
Instructor: Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz
Have you ever read the entire Hebrew Bible (Tanakh)? Read independently and know that others are joining you. Sign up to be a part of this reading group and Rabbi Dantowitz will arrange a few meeting times during the year to reflect on a section of the Bible each time and provide guidelines on when to complete specific numbers of books.

Seminars 
Tikun Leil Shavuot
Led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz 
Celebrate the Festival of Shavuot with a traditional evening of study!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Sponsored by Sisterhood
Rosh Hodesh
Led by Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz
Rosh Hodesh is a special time for women to come together to welcome the new Hebrew month; learn together and celebrate in safe women’s space.

Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner & Speakers
Join your friends for a delicious dinner, good conversation and a stimulating presentation by an Award-winning author and other engaging speakers.  In advance: $20 per person, per event or $25 thereafter.