Weekly Learning Opportunities
Sichat Shabbat (9:00 am - 10:15 a.m. Saturday Mornings in the Library
April 05 - The Importance Of Synagogue Life: It’s Not Just Praying, with Damien Timms
April 12 - Israel’s Black Panthers, with Jill Maidhof
April 19 - Jewish Mysticism from Aleph to Tzedek III, with Peter Pizor
April 26 - Neviim (a series), with Elaine Tobias
May 3 - Jewish Mysticism from Aleph to Tzedek IV, with Peter Pizor
Upcoming Beits
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More Adult Learning Opportunities
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What's in your genes? A conversation about Jewish genetic screenings (register here)
April 6 at the J
Many hereditary conditions, including those associated with increased cancer risks and genetic diseases impacting reproductive health, occur at higher rates within the Ashkenazi Jewish population. Jewish tradition values the sanctity of life and emphasizes the importance of planning for future generations. Genetic screening can prevent or prepare families for the management of certain genetic diseases and empower individuals and couples with the knowledge needed to make informed medical and reproductive decisions.
We invite you to join Jewish Experiences, The Temple Congregation B'nai Jehudah, Congregation Beth Torah, and Congregation Beth Shalom for this special educational and screening event. This program has been generously funded by the Cortes Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation.
Program Overview
“What’s in your Genes?” - An educational talk by genetic counselor Ilana Chilton, MS CGC
"The Power of Knowing: A BRCA Personal Perspective" – Madeline Benjamin
Panel Q+A featuring Madeline Benjamin, Dr. Christa Balanoff and special guests from JScreen and Sharsheret.
Genetic screening kits will be provided on site by JScreen and can be pre-ordered with your registration.
Vaad Supervised light reception to follow.
JScreen
We have partnered with JScreen to offer genetic testing via their Reproductive Carrier Screen and Hereditary Cancer Test. If you are interested in preordering a JScreen testing kit, please select the “Need a JScreen Code” while registering. JScreen codes will cover the upfront cost of the testing kit of your choosing.
Funding for JScreen kits has been kindly provided by the Benjamin and Mayer families.
Ongoing Opportunities….
Small Group Discussion with Jill Maidhof : Historical Snapshots: Israel
First Thursday of the month 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Limit 16)
Appreciate the richness and complexity of our Jewish homeland by “meeting” three members of the “Israeli Construction Crew,” visiting three historical sites and experiencing three critical moments in contemporary history. Selected “stops” on our journey will inspire discussion and storytelling. We will NOT be discussing the current political situation.
Interfaith Conversations
Next meeting: April 27, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Beth Torah
Whether you’re a new Jew, Jewish Adjacent, or in an interfaith family, this casual conversation group is an opportunity to ask questions, compare notes, and find community.
Open to the community – drop-ins welcome!
Questions about the group can be sent to Emily Albano at emily.v.albano@gmail.com.
Lunch & Schmooze with Damien (12:00-1:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the Month)
Location: Beth Torah Library
Next meeting: April 10
SALON - a Jewish Journey (7:00 p.m.-8:00p.m., 2nd Thursday of the Month)
Location: Beth Torah Library
A free, fun, and informal conversation group exploring Jewish topics affecting our lives today, facilitated by Jill Maidhof.
(For Questions & Registration, contact Jill: jill.maidhof@gmail.com)
April 10 - End of the Year Celebration & a peek at a Haggadah we promise you’ve never heard about!
All women in the Jewish community are warmly invited.
Attend as consistently as your life allows.
Add your voice to our conversations.
—> Questions about or ideas for Adult Ed at Beth Torah? Contact jill.maidhof@gmail.com
—> Did you miss the Robert Alter talk at the Kansas City Public Library? Watch here on the Library YouTube Channel.