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All Classes take place at Temple Emanu-El unless otherwise noted
Our Spring 2010 Adult Education Flyer is available in pdf by clicking here
Temple Emanu-El is committed to lifelong learning for students of all ages. Topics in our Adult Education classes range from Jewish history, religion, and culture to parenting and personal growth. Our new Beit Midrash program is a multi-generational classroom experience open to adults and high school students in 11th and 12th grades. A variety of fresh topics will be explored in this forum, beginning with Rock ‘n Roll with the Rabbi and College Bound - Being Jewish on Campus.
Some classes venture beyond the traditional -- Open Dialogue with the Rabbi will offer an opportunity to discuss a wide range of relevant topics in an open forum throughout this spring -- but popular classes such as Hebrew language and Jewish ethics continue to be offered. Introduction to Judaism is taught by our Rabbi, Dana Magat, with Rabbi Melanie Aron of Shir Hadash for those interested in learning the basics and more about Judaism. Continuing lifecycle experiences, such as Adult b’nai mitzvah and adult confirmation programs are also available.
Sign up using any of the following three methods:
- Signup Online by clicking here
- Fill out the application included in the Adult Education Flyer PDF
- Contact the Temple office
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or 1-408-292-0939
SUNDAY CLASSES WITH RABBI MAGAT
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Open Dialogues with Rabbi Magat
Join Rabbi Magat in a discussion of a wide range of topics in an open forum. Topics will vary weekly. Co-sponsored by Sisterhood
Dates: Sundays 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18 , 4/25
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: free to members** $36 non-members
Being Jewish in America
Dates: Sundays 5/2 and 5/9
Time 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: free to members** $36 non-members
*A minimum of 4 students per class is required
** Donations Welcome
A dialogue on handling the challenges often faced by Jews in American life, including addressing issues students face when Jewish holidays conflict with secular school.
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HEBREW
Adult Aleph: Prayer Book Hebrew II
For students who have taken Prayer Book Hebrew I and wish to continue to practice their Hebrew and learn additional prayers. Prerequisite: None.
Dates: Sundays 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Joelle Wolf
Cost: $60 members $100 non-members + $10 materials fee
Intermediate/Advanced Hebrew
For students who have taken Intermediate Hebrew or have working knowledge of basic Hebrew, this class will extend your ability to converse and your knowledge of Israeli life. Continuing and new students accepted.
Dates: Spring Semester Sundays
Time: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Teacher: Merav Talmor
Cost: $75 members $130 non-members
Introduction to Torah Trope
Learn cantillation and be able to chant from Torah. Students will be able to chant Torah at Shabbat Morning Minyan. For new students; this is not a continuation of the prior trope class. Prerequisite: Ability to read Hebrew.*
Dates: Sundays 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Teacher: Cantor Meeka Simerly
Cost: free to members** $36 non-members
Plus materials fee TBA at first class
*A minimum of 4 students per class is required
** Donations Welcome
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Jewish Ethics
What is considered “right” in Judaism? Where do Jewish values come from? How do these values impact the way we live our lives? This is a continuation of the fall semester class, but new students are welcome! *
Dates: Spring Semester Sundays
Teacher: Cantor David Unterman
Time: Sundays 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $200 members $350 non-members
An Introduction to Mordecai Kaplan
Using the book, "Dynamic Judaism: The Essential Writings of Mordecai M. Kaplan,” we will read and discuss the writings of the founder of the Reconstructionist movement and the leading philosopher of God as a “force.” A continuation of the fall semester class, but new students are welcome! *
Dates: Spring Semester Sundays
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Teacher: Cantor David Unterman
Cost: $200 members $350 non-members
Class fees do not include cost of textbook
*A minimum of 4 students per class is required
** Donations Welcome
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SPECIAL SERIES
Co-sponsored by Brotherhood
An Orthodox Rabbi Defends Reform Practice
Rabbi Simcha Green, an Orthodox rabbi affiliated with Ahabat Torah of San Jose will share his thoughts about Reform Judaism and its relationship to Orthodox and other Jewish practices. Join Rabbi Magat in a follow-up discussion on January 17.
Date: Sunday 1/10
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: free to members and non-members
Interdenominational Relations in Judaism
Join Rabbi Magat in this follow-up discussion on Rabbi Greenfs talk; attendance at Rabbi Green's lecture is not necessary. Modern Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, etc. --what are the differences and similarities between Jewish denominations? Do these distinctions simply define distinctions in our Judaic practices or do they unnecessarily divide us?
Date: Sunday 1/17
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: free to members** $36 non-members
*A minimum of 4 students per class is required
** Donations Welcome
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CLASSES WITH NO PRE‐REGISTRATION
Lunch and Learn
Monthly discussions on interesting Jewish topics. New faces always welcome. Monthly discussions on interesting Jewish topics.
Usually the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Torah Study
No previous Torah study required. New faces always welcome.
Usually the 4th Wednesday of the monthfrom 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Currently in the 2nd year of a two‐year program. A new class will begin in the Fall of 2010.
Contact the Temple office to have your name added to the interest list.
Introduction to Judaism
A year‐long course, co‐taught by Rabbi Magat and Rabbi Fleekop of Congregation Shir Hadash. Each session includes a half‐hour of Hebrew instruction. Next session begins Fall 2010.
Contact the Temple office to obtain a registration form.
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Sign up using any of the following three methods:
- Signup Online by clicking here
- Fill out the application included in the Adult Education Flyer PDF
- Contact the Temple office
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 1-408-292-0939
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