Adult Learning
At Congregation Beth Torah we approach adult education as part of the path of Lifelong Jewish Learning. From September to May we offer weekly Sunday morning and occasional Wednesday night courses when the Weiner Religious School is in session. There are also year-long courses on Shabbat morning, Thursday morning, and Wednesday afternoon.
A Year of Learning: Watch the Simchat Torah Siyum Slide Show
Adult Education Offerings
Sunday Schmooze & News
Melton
Lunch with the Rabbi
Yiddish Circle with Ray Davidson
Adult Hebrew Course
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Discussion on the Writings of the Torah - Class Readings
Websites of Interest
Sundays in 2013
Toast a bagel, pour some coffee, meet new people and learn new things on Sunday mornings at Beth Torah!
Most classes are from 11:00 a.m.-noon in Room 105.
Effective Family Communication:
Effective family communication works in both directions, from parents to children—and children to parents. Join Betsy Low, LSCSW, to learn how to talk to your children so they will listen and how to listen to your children so they will talk. This session takes place Sunday, April 28th, from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Congregation Beth Torah in CR8.
This year’s Adult Education Committee worked admirably on planning and developing a variety of engaging study sessions. Many thanks to this year’s Adult Education Committee: Audrey Meyers, Debbie Bass, Elaine Tobias, David Zucker, Gary Shaw, Henri Goettel, Rabbi Linda Steigman, Nicholas LeVine and Todd Davisson
If you’re interested in serving on the Adult Education Committee as a member or as chair, or if you have suggestions for the committee, get in touch with Aaron in the Congregation Beth Torah office: aaron@beth-torah.org or (913) 498-2212.
Sunday Morning Shmooze and News
Every Sunday when religious school is in session breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. we join in the beit tefillah (sanctuary) for Family Worship (a required part of Sunday school). Following tefillah (worship) the children go to class, we bring out the toasters, and lots of people stay in the ulam connected with free wi-fi, reading the Sunday New York Times, clipping coupons from the KC Star, and socializing. All members and friends are welcome!
Wisdom on Wednesdays - Every Wednesday, noon-1:30 p.m.
Join others in a study of sacred texts, guided by Beth Torah member and master teacher Henri Goettel. Topics range from Talmud to belief in God, all according to our rich heritage of scholars and holy writings. For more information, contact Henri at hgoettel@publicnetworking.org.
More about Wisdom on Wednesdays
Yiddish Circle Continues to Grow!
Every Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Due to the Busy Season of the year, the threat of snow and cold, the Yiddish Circle will not meet for the next two Fridays. We will commence once again on Friday, January 11, 2013, 12:00 p.m. We will begin the New Year with Paula Surhoff leading us into yet another session of Yiddish Music. In the meantime we wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year. We will have lunch waiting for you.
Lunch with the Rabbi
Lunch with the Rabbi will take place on Thursday, April 18th, at 12:00 p.m. Bring your lunch or call the office to order a sandwich!
Shabbat Torah Study- 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Discussion on the Writings of the Torah
Rabbi Levin leads an engaging, high level conversation about a range of topics based in ancient and modern Jewish texts, philosophy and thought. Participants engage in meaningful discussion and challenge each other to consider applications of Torah in our contemporary lives.
Melton
Click here to see details on Melton classes.
Yiddish Movie Matinee Series with Ray Davidson
Click here for details
Adult Hebrew Courses
Learn to read Hebrew!
Continuing on Sunday mornings with the religious school
schedule, join volunteer teacher Scott Strong-Wallace to learn to read
Hebrew or to brush-up on your skills. The cost is only $36 for the
entire year, which includes all of your materials and your textbook.
Register by calling the Beth Torah office at (913) 498-2212. You can
charge your credit card over the phone or send a check made out to
Congregation Beth Torah with “Sunday Hebrew” in the memo line.
Questions? Email Scott at
swallace7@kc.rr.com.
Improve Hebrew Comprehension!
Continuing on Wednesday evenings with the religious
school schedule, join volunteer teacher Scott Strong-Wallace to study
Hebrew through learning texts from B’reishit/Genesis. This class is
perfect for adults who can already read Hebrew and would like to improve
their vocabulary. The cost is only $36 for the entire year, which
includes all of your materials and your textbook.
Register by calling the Beth Torah office at 913-498-2212. You can
charge your credit card over the phone or send a check made out to
Congregation Beth Torah with “Wednesday Hebrew” in the memo line.
Questions? Email Scott at
swallace7@kc.rr.com.
For more information about Lifelong Learning at Beth Torah contact the office at (913) 498-2212.