Adult Education Opportunity with our Rabbi Candidate

Adult Ed with our Rabbi Candidate
Saturday, January 10 (2:00 p.m.)
Join us to learn from our Rabbi Candidate!

Weekly Learning Opportunities

Sichat Shabbat (9:00 am - 10:15 a.m. Saturday Mornings in the Library

  • December 27 - Speaking From the Heart About God Part 1, with Brendan Howard

  • January 3 - Speaking From the Heart About God Part 2, with Brendan Howard

  • January 10 - The Exodus, Israel, and Golda Meir, with Vic Finkelstein

  • January 17 - The Nefalim and the Scapegoat—Two Strange Torah Tales, with Stu Lewis

  • January 24 - Monsters in Jewish Tradition, with Sherry Fritzshall

  • January 31 - Presenter’s Choice, with Rabbi Burnstein

  • February 7 - Presenter’s Choice, with Rabbi Burnstein

NOTE THIS UPCOMING EVENT: March 14 & 21, Modern Jews Engage the New Testament, with Jim Appelbaum (You may wish to purchase the book with the same title, by Rabbi Michael J. Cook PhD.)

Upcoming Beit Midrash

Beit Midrash with Rabbi Burnstein
Friday, February 6 (following worship): My Grandfather’s Rocks: The Centrality of Israel in Jewish Life

We will explore the many meanings of Israel through narrative of my Zionist grandfather in Kansas City, my father-in-law who was a crew member on the Exodus – and stories about my adopted Israeli children of Ethiopian Jewish descent. Through their experiences we explore our own connections to the Land of Israel as well as the centrality of Israel in Jewish life.

Join us for worship, then stay for dinner and an educational program with Rabbi Steve Burnstein.

More Adult Learning Opportunities

Visit often to learn about upcoming Adult Education opportunities

Adult Ed Opportunities with Rabbi Burnstein
Monday, January 5 (7:00 p.m.): October 7th and Beyond: Israel Through the Eyes of My Children & Community
Rabbi Burnstein will discuss the impact of the atrocities of October 7th on Kehilat Birkat Shalom and Kibbutz Gezer and their responses. He’ll also give us a personal window into the Israel he knows through the eyes of those he loves.

Sunday, January 18 (3:00 p.m.): Progressive Judaism in Israel: Our Successes and Challenges
In this session we explore current events and issues in Israel specifically related to the Progressive Judaism. We’ll include Jewish-Arab relations, women’s issues, Israel-Diaspora relations, Women of the Wall, the Israel Religious Action Center and more!

Friday, February 6 (following worship): My Grandfather’s Rocks: The Centrality of Israel in Jewish Life
We will explore the many meanings of Israel through narrative of my Zionist grandfather in Kansas City, my father-in-law who was a crew member on the Exodus – and stories about my adopted Israeli children of Ethiopian Jewish descent. Through their experiences we explore our own connections to the Land of Israel as well as the centrality of Israel in Jewish life.

Location: Beth Torah

Ongoing Opportunities….

LEARN TO READ BIBLICAL HEBREW, FOR FREE AND ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN SCHEDULE:

From Jill Maidhof, Chair of the Adult Education Committee:

I highly recommends an online program called Aleph With Beth. https://freehebrew.online/how-it-works/
DO read how the program works and how you can access resources.

Two notes:
1) It looks at first glance like a child’s program. IT IS NOT!
2) It’s produced by a Christian couple, revealed by their use of the term Yaweh instead of the Adonai. I’ve watched over 100 lessons and “Yaweh” is the only Christian reference in the program. I just substitute “Adonai” as I watch.

Lunch & Schmooze with Rabbi Burnstein
(12:00-1:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the Month)
Location: Beth Torah Library
Next meeting: January 8

Bring a lunch and join *your* Executive Director Damien Timms to hear what’s afoot at Beth Torah and share YOUR ideas.

Jewish Journeys: The Stories We Tell
7:00 p.m.-8:30p.m., 2nd Thursday of the Month - Beginning November 13
Location: Beth Torah Library

Join us for lively sharing and exploration about the conversations we have with ourselves and with others over the course of our lives. This class is for the women of Beth Torah and their (female identifying) friends, facilitated by Jill Maidhof.
(For Questions & Registration, contact Jill: jill.maidhof@gmail.com)

All women in the Jewish community are warmly invited. | Attend as consistently as your life allows. | Add your voice to our conversations.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class

This year’s enrollment is closed. Please email Jill Maidhof with questions.

—> Questions about or ideas for Adult Ed at Beth Torah? Contact jill.maidhof@gmail.com