ADULT EDUCATION ISSUE

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OCTOBER 22, 1971 VOLUME XL NUMBER 4 CHESHVAN 3, 5732

This issue of the Bulletin presents the Adult Education program of the congregation for 1971-72. You will find here

described a varied selection of courses our and lectures which Adult Institute will offer this year. The members of the Adult Education Committee join me in expressing our collective hope that you will find in this Bulletin one or more classes which

meet your needs. We are confident that your efforts and interest in this program will be amply rewarded.

Please use the form on Page 4 to inform us of your interest.

Dr. Mortimer J. Blumenthal

Chairman, Adult Education Committee

THE KEHILATH JESHURUN ADULT INSTITUTE

AT A GLANCE

The courses and programs to be offered this year, include:

1. I — A weekly shiur on Monday evenings.

2. Talmud II — A Shabbat afternoon session before Mincha.

3. Hebrew Read Siddur To By — Eight Monday evenings.

4. Studies in the Weekly Portion — For Women, Monday mornings.

5. Seminar in Prophetic Literature — Five sessions.

6. Study Group in World Jewish Issues — A Synagogue Council of

America program.

7. Reading and Discussion Group — An Am HaSefer Program.

8. Two Sunday Supper Lectures.

9. Ulpan — Modern Flebrew course for women.

THIS SABBATH'S SERMON BY RABBI HASKEL LOOKSTEIN

"NOAH - A TZADDIK WHO COULDN'T HOLD HIS LIQUOR" 2 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

WEEKLY CLASSES SPECIAL COURSES TALMUD I HEBREW TO READ SIDDUR BY Our first Talmud class continues a tradition of many This course in elementary Hebrew is designed to take years in the congregation. It will be taught on Monday the student in eight sessions from the Aleph Bet through a evenings as in the past. The class will continue the study proficient reading of the Prayer Book. At the end of eight of the final chapter of Pesachim which contains a fascinating sessions, the student should be able to follow a synagogue legal analysis of the Seder and other related subjects in the service comfortably. The course can also be used as a first field of prayer and blessings. step in learning modern Hebrew speech . A "must" for any

All the traditional are one who commentaries used to explicate cannot read Hebrew. Satisfaction and success

the text. The course is given in English and is open to stu¬ guaranteed! dents who have some background in Talmud study. Hours: Monday evenings, 8:00—9:30 P.M. Mondays, 8:30—9:30 P.M. Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Instructor: Rabbi Haskel Lookstein December 6, 13, 20

First Session: November 1st

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* * * STUDIES IN THE WEEKLY PORTION TALMUD II A class for women. This year, for the first time, the Adult Institute will This offer a second course in Talmud on Shabbat afternoons in year's Women's Study Group will feature a dis¬

an effort cussion of the to make the study of Talmud available to those Weekly Portion read on each Shabbat morn¬ who ing. One or two from may not be able to come on a weekday night. This topics each portion will be discussed in class will study the tractate of Bezah, dealing with the laws depth following a brief over-view of the entire portion: of Shabbat and Yom Tov and presenting many of the con¬ The purpose is two-fold. First, it will provide an op¬ cepts which form the foundation for Jewish holy days. portunity for serious Bible study. Second, it will afford

Ramaz mothers an This study hour should greatly enhance the Shabbat opportunity to "keep up with their chil¬ afternoon dren", inasmuch as all of the Lower School children are atmosphere as well as serve as an important educational force in the prepared each week for the Biblical community. The course will be con¬ portion. ducted in English and should be intelligible to all interested This course is open to all women. The text which we students. will use will be the Hertz Bible.

Shabbat Afternoons before Mincha. Mondays, 11:00—12:00 Noon

Instructor: Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Instructor: Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

First Session: October 23rd at 5:00 o'clock First Session: October 25th

ULPAN — A Hebrew speaking Course for women

For the first time in our history we will offer an Ulpan at K.J. utilizing the new language study methods developed for olim (immigrants) in , we will teach Hebrew speech in the modern idiom. Our teacher has five years of experi¬ ence in this method. The results will be commensurate with the effort

Mondays: 9:15—10:50 A.M. f

Instructor: Mrs. Efrat Abrams

First Session: November 1 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN 3

THE ADULT INSTITUTE SEMINAR PROGRAM

The word "seminar" in a school catalog implies that the student's role will not be a purely passive one. He is expected take ^'to produce knowledge as well as absorb it. There are outside readings and inside participation. Sessions are generally jgh a informal in nature. eight Our seminar program, too, will fit this pattern. Sessions will be held in homes rather than in ogue private classrooms. The schedule of will be drawn i first meetings up at the first session to fit the needs of all the participants. Outside readings will be suggested but not mandatory. r any ccess This is a new format for our Adult Institute. We think it will serve your needs well. We hope you feel the same way.

Here are the programs:

Seminar in Prophetic Literature Study Group in World Jewish Issues

This course will meet for five sessions in the homes This group will meet together to discuss a series of

of students. The subject matter will be the Prophetic litera¬ problems in the world Jewish community. The source ture of the Second Temple. The books to be studied will material for the discussion will come from special publica¬ be Ezra, Chagai and Malachi. tions from the Department of Policy Planning and Research of the Synagogue Council of America. The first three sub¬ dis- The instructor for this course will be Dr. Meyer jects and materials will be as follows: aorn- Hershkovics, Professor of Bible and Jewish History at 1. Public Aid to Non-Public Education — A series of jssed Yeshiva University. Rabbi Hershkovics is well known to itm papers delivered at a national conference on this 'tion:'"■Students in our Adult Institute as a fascinating teacher and issue. Among the authors are William Brickman, a profound thinker. We know that his return to our Institute i op- Seymour Lachman and Judd Teller. will be welcomed by many. fford 2. The Jewish Religion in the USSR — Zvi Gitelman. chil- First Session: Tuesday evening, November 2nd

3. The U.S. and Israel — A are study of anticipated policies Place: The home of Rabbi and Mrs. Haskel Lookstein for the next five years by Nadav Safran. (Future sessions will be determined in accordance with Here is a splendid opportunity to discuss some of the the convenience and schedules of the students in the group most important issues that affect the Jewish community and the instructor.) today and to do so with sufficient background and informa¬ tion. Notice of the date and location of the first meeting will be sent to all registrants. Reading and Discussion Groups

An Am HaSefer Program

The Adult Institute is prepared to form small groups of

less than twenty members each for the purpose of reading aped and discussing books which are of interest to the members peri- of the group in common. Many of us read widely and

would like to have an opportunity to discuss our reading * ith people of similar background and interests. The Adult Institute will foster the formation of such groups based upon

the response in the registration form on Page 4. 4 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

THE SUNDAY SUPPER LECTURE SERIES Birt

Last year we reinstituted the Sunday Supper Lecture Series after a lapse of thirteen years. It was greeted with en¬ thusiasm and interest by many. pe nur This year we return to that program on two Sundays in March. Each evening will begin with a moderately priced supper Bar at 6:30, followed by a formal lecture by one of our Rabbis and capped by a question and answer period. The evening should be over before 9:30. son alsc Bru Invitations will be mailed to you reserve in early February. In the meantime, please the dates: C Lecture I: Rabbi Haskel Lookstein on Sunday evening, March 5, 1972 Ker

, thei Lecture II: Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein on Sunday evening, March 19, 1972 Bar

Wil Our thanks to the following who helped to formulate and develop the program of the Adult Institute: Mit: Gar Mrs. Richard Kolb, Mordie Mann, Irwin B. Robins, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Rochlin. Lior

The Kehilath Jeshurun Adult Institute is affiliated with the Yeshiva University Department of Adult Education (YUDAE). nac

Students attending courses with regularity will receive formal accreditation and eventually earn a YUDAE Certificate. De- ' tails and requirements will be explained at the various sessions of the Institute. spo Oct

Further information as to the courses offered may be obtained at the office of the Synagogue, 125 East 85th Street, of C HA 7-1000. knc ber Strc fin 1 ADULT INSTITUTE REGISTRATION FORM

. (Vorw (Please clip out and mail to 125 East 85th Street, N.Y.C. 10028) by I ; era |ly°L Iwhi Q Talmud I □ World Jewish Issues I f the i hell

Q Talmud II □ Reading Groups

□ Hebrew □ Supper Lectures

□ Weekly Portion □ Ulpan

□ Prophetic Literature

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WITHIN OUR FAMILY FATHER AND SON MINYAN NEWS Births- The first Father and Son Minyan of their fathers to a special program for th en Congratulations and all good wishes the the Father and Son Mr. and Mrs. Samson Eichler upon year was held on Sunday, October Minyan which will 17th. The breakfast was sponsored by take place on Sunday, November 14th. ^Ke birth of a grandchild, daughter On that occasion the basketball session number three born to Dr. and Mrs. Ira F. Weisman, the former president of the Men's Club. This will be visited by the famed Harlem ;upper Barry Eichler of New Haven, Conn. sponsorship of the first breakfast has been a tradi¬ Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Wizards, a professional basketball should tion with Mr. Weisman for team stars. Charles Scheidt upon the birth of their many years. featuring many name The The Wizards will a game some son, their first child. Congratulations minyan will continue to meet play against of the older jalso to the proud grandmother Mrs. every Sunday morning at 9:30, fol¬ boys from the Minyan. It lowed is also Bruno Scheidt. by a community breakfast and anticipated that at least one- a basketball Our best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. period in the gym. All quarter of the game will be played by men and a few fathers. This Kenneth Waldman upon the birth of boys are invited. promises to be a Advance Notice great Reserve the date Itheir first child, a daughter. occasion. and We call the attention of children and plan to be with us. Bar Mitzvah— Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. BAR MITZVAH RABBI HASKEL LOOKSTEIN William Lebowitz upon the recent Bar ON TV THIS SUNDAY Mitzvah celebration of their grandson, We are pleased to announce that Gary Lebowitz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rabbi Haskel Lookstein will moderate Lionel Lebowitz. We young hope the the Jewish Heritage Program on Chan¬ man will grow up to bring pride and nel 4 this Sunday morning, October JDAE). nachas to the Lebowitz Family. In hon¬ 24th from 9:30 to 10:00. The title of or of the happy occasion in !. De- the fam¬ the program is "Why They Come!" ily, Mr. and Mrs. William Lebowitz The rabbi conducts a discussion with sponsored the Kiddush on Shabbat, two members of the Israel Aliyah Cen¬ October 16th. ter in an attempt to probe the reasons Street, of Community Interest— for the increase in Aliyah from Our members will be interested in America. knowing that young Andrew Strom- - 1 * DATE berg, son of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel RESERVE THE

, Stromberg, has recently been featured DOUGLAS ZIPPEL Monday evening, December 13th I in The New York Times, The New York Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Carlo FREEDOM LIGHTS Zippel on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah •>st,rectorandofothera projectnewspapers,called as"YES"the celebration of Douglas this Shabbat A CHANUKAH EVENING FOR 1 (Youth Emergency Service) sponsored morning. SOVIET JEWRY. HELP TO FILL Douglas, a student in Form II in J by the Jewish Family Service of Fed- MADISON SQUARE GARDEN! ■eration. The service offers help to Ramaz, will read the Torah Portion ■young people in the East Village area and the Haftarah. The Congregation Information about reservations ■ who come into the center to will be the discuss guests of the Zippel fam¬ will follow. ■ their problems and receive counseling ily for Kiddush following services. help or other forms of assistance. KJSJ DAVENERS AT THE ISAIAH WALL WITH DR. MIKHAIL ZAND BAR MITZVAH

AM1KHAI SHARAV

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. On Yom Kippur a group of worshippers who are active in Kehilath Jeshurun for Itshak Sharav on the forthcoming Bar Soviet Jewry, helped to organize a service from, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Mitzvah of their son, Amikhai which Isaiah Wall, led by Dr. Mikhail Zand. The purpose was to demonstrate solidarity ^totill be celebrated in our synagogue with the Jews of Russia who on Yom Kippur went to Babi Yar to commemorate Shabbat morning, October 30th. the thirtieth anniversary of the massacres there. The above picture appeared Amikhai is a student in Form II in in the Daily News on the day following Yom Kippur. Top Row, Binyamin Shu- the Ramaz Upper School. The Congre¬ dofsky, George Blumenthal, unknown young lady, Celia Blumenthal, Rachel gation will be the guests of the Bar Blumenthal. Bottom Row: Steven Lorch, Mark Brecher, Fred Baumgarten, J Mitzvah family at kiddush following Dr. Mortimer Blumenthal, Allan Friedman, Dr. Zand, Gilbert Kahn, Co-chairman services. of K. J. S. J. 6 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

Cong. Kehilath Jeshurun COMING EVENTS 1 25 East 85th Street YAHRZEITS Saturday morning, Nov. 13th — New York 10028, N.Y. Couples Club Sabbath HA 7-1000 October Members of the Couples Club wiljy officiate at the service and will Synagogue Officials 23 Anna Scharman partici^ 23 Anna pate in a luncheon following services. Joseph H. Lookstein - Rabbi Stoller Haskel Lookstein Assoc. Rabbi 23 Benjamin Fischberg Couples in the community are invited 23 Samuel Grodginsky to call the Synagogue Office for reser¬ A. Joseph Cohen .Cantor 23 Anna Hefler vations. Israel D. Rosenberg Ritual Director 24 Bertha Miller 24 Agnes Heyman Sunday morning, Nov. 14th — Officers of the Congregation 24 Alexander Luloff 25 Julius Israel The Harlem Wizards visit the Father Max J. Etra Hon. President 25 Fannie Rirshon and Son Minyan. (See the article in 25 Harry W. Baumgarten President Max H. Akabas this Bulletin for further details.) 25 M. Studnick Nathan Salzman Vice President 26 Rabbi Morris M. Gutman Tuesday evening, Nov. 16th at 8:30 — Martin R. Rochlin Treasurer 26 Jetty Wassner 27 Rebecca Broz Consul General David Rivlin will ad¬ Edward Low Secretary 27 Lena Esther Heyman dress a meeting sponsored by the 28 Alfred A1 Mrs. Eugene Hollander Pres. Sist. Stoller Men's Club. 28 Ida Lipman Dr. Charles I. Cohen...Pres. Men's Club 28 Edna I). Bernstein 28 Rebecca Woldenberg Saturday Night, November 20th— SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 29 Esther Feidman Ramaz Parents Council Auction. 29 Katharina Weiss ha: FRIDAY, October 22nd 29 Morris Goodman Monday, November 22nd, 12:30 P.M. 29 Arnold Weiss the First Sisterhood Lighting of Candles 5:46 29 Estelle Hershfield Meeting Evening 5:50 30 Morris Weiss Rabbi Haskel Lookstein will review scr 30 Mordicai Yaakov Barth Elie Wiesel's latest book, "One Gen¬ the SATURDAY 31 Jacob Adler eration After." 31 Samuel Morning Levy pe 9:00 31 Tzirle Broz Junior Congregation 10:15 Pre-School Service 11:00 REMINDER November Weekly Portion: NOAH, SISTERHOOD THEATRE PARTY Nil

Genesis 6:9 - 11:32 1 Margarette Ballin "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" wi Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 - 55:5 1 Jacob Heifer 1 Monday, December 20th Evening 5:50 Henry Reinhold SU| 1 Josef Conclusion of Sabbath 6:41 Speizer 2 Leon Kamaiky 2 Rebecca Layton FRIDAY, October 29th les 2 Mollie Scheinberg Tickets are going fast Lighting of Candles 5:37 2 Garl Koppel Men's Club Theatre Party Af Evening 5:45 3 Einhorn 3 Louis Kanarek "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" pe SATURDAY 4 Jacob Poust A 4 Meyer Som Comedy by Neil Simon a s Morning 9:00 4 Rae Hefter Directed by Mike Nichols his Junior Congregation 10:15 4 Jules Gourary 4 Selik Gurewitsch Pre-School Service 1 1:00 Monday evening, Jan. 17, 1972 of 5 Rose Wolberg Weekly Portion: Lech Lecha, 5 Charles Butterman For reservations call giv Genesis 12:1 - 17:27 5 Herman Winter the Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27 - 41:16 synagogue office qu( Evening 5:40 Ho Conclusion of Sabbath 6:33 Isri WEEKDAY SERVICES of Morning 7:30 Sunday Morning 8:30 Father and Son Minyan 9:30 Evening 5:40 AUCTION NOTICE opi A & BETA TRAVEL CO. INC. GOING-GOING-GONE! the Steamship. Resorts, Cruises on Hotels, etc. Your last chance to bid on a cruise, T.V. set, Group Tours to Israel and Europe anc opera tickets, toys, jewelry and many Israel 3 weeks $420.00 books, other Mr Youth Fare From $190.00 exciting items. Kosher Cruises Please chc PLACE: RAMAZ "AUCTION GALLERY" call for information Mrs. Anne Bernstein DATE: Saturday Night, November 20th Tel. 267-6483-4 # After 7 P.M. - TR 9-2463 TIME: 8:00 P.M. to ■ 93 NASSAU STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10038 Second Class Postage paid at New York, N.Y. This Bulletin is published bi-weekly from September to July; Gertz Bros., n.y.c. and once monthly during July and August.