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Programming and Education Guide 5780 / 2019-2020 Growing Together “As a Tree Rooted by Tranquil Waters“ -Psalms 1:3 Shabbat Afternoon Parsha Week at a glance... How many ways are there of looking at a story? Tradition tells us that there are seventy faces to the Torah. Join in as this class delves into many of the perspectives for understanding the SUNDAY MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY world’s all-time bestseller. Following the schedule of the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Michael Monthly Weekly Weekly Winter Davies will guide the class through discussion of text and some of the classic commentaries in Breakfast Ketuvim Lunchtime Tisch order to gain insight into the fascinating stories, familiar and overlooked passages and cryptic Minyan with Kenny Talmud Page 3 instructions that make up the Bible. Enrich your Shabbat conversation and carry the messages Page 15 Page 7 Page 7 with you wherever you go! Class is appropriate both for beginners as well as those with Torah Weekly Torah Weekly Cholent study background. Study & Learn Dates & Times: Shabbat Afternoons in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. 45 minutes before Page 6 Page 7 afternoon services (check weekly schedule for exact times). Please check synagogue SHABBAT announcements or website for more information. Weekly Shabbat Weekly Weekly Summer Afternoon Seudah Youth Tisch Seudah Shlishit Parsha Shlishit Groups Page 3 It’s not just a meal, it’s Seudah Shlishit! Join the ever-growing group that attends the brief Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Shabbat afternoon service and continues on to share the Seudah Shlishit meal with song and Monthly Weekly TOT Monthly TOTally Monthly Shabbat study. And don’t forget to keep your eyes on the weekly announcements for spring/summer Learner’s Service Shabbat Tot Shabbat - Shebang tisches (see below) at Seudah Shlishit time! Page 2 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Dates & Times: Saturdays, following the late afternoon Mincha service (time varies through the year). Please note that our community has early Mincha on Shabbat Academy weeks during the winter months. Please check synagogue announcements or website for more information. Shabbat - The Best Time for Growth The Tisch NEW THIS YEAR - Shabbat Learner’s Service It may feel cold outside, but it’s warm by the Tisch table! There is a magical quality to Trying to follow the Shabbat morning service at Dor Tikvah, but still struggling? Feeling too far participating in at a celebratory Friday night tisch, full of song and words of Torah, not to behind, off page and lost? Want to gain a better grasp of the deep themes of prayer? Come mention drinks and delectable desserts. But wait, there’s more! When the spring and summer over to the learner’s service! Using transliterated prayer books, we will pray together with a months come, we move the Tisches to Saturdays. Enjoy those long, warm Shabbat afternoons focus on the major pieces of the service (some in English and some in transliterated Hebrew) with more refreshing song, Torah, and drink. Get together with friends and community to end accompanied by explanation and discussion. Shabbat on a great note. Times: After Torah reading (approx. 10:45 AM) Time: Friday/Saturday evenings throughout the year, exact time varies by month Dates: Shabbat mornings, second weekend of the month Dates: Please check synagogue announcements or website for details Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah - Gilston Chapel Locations: TBD, rotating host homes, please check synagogue announcements or website for details. Shabbat Academy The Pursuit of Higher Education. What are you majoring in? Philosophy? Law? Music? Are Kiddush Konnection you sticking with a particular department or a favorite teacher? Join Rabbi and Ora Davies An opportunity at Dor Tikvah to get to know one and other guest speakers at “Shabbat Academy.” Choose from a number of concurrent classes another through stimulating conversation. Often at Dor Tikvah on Shabbat after Kiddush, covering a diverse array of subjects and catering to related to the Rabbi’s sermon, but may include other different levels of Jewish study background. Perfect for those who want to learn more but can’t discussions on the upcoming Jewish holidays or just always make it out during the week. Classes include an introductory level session, a more socializing with a speed meet or some other social advanced learning option, as well as youth programming. activity. Times: Shabbat (Saturday) - 12:30 PM Dates and Times: Dates for 2019-2020: TBD Various Shabbatot through the year during Winter dates will include early Mincha following the class and Maariv Kiddush, dates TBD approximately 15 minutes after Shabbat ends. 2 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 3 Learning with Lemonade For all those kids who like to come early on Shabbat morning to join the minyan for services, this popular program is for you. While the others are catching up, you get to sip some lemonade and learn something interesting with a rotating group of exciting presenters. Come early, come often, drink lemonade! Every Shabbat @ 10:30am NEW THIS YEAR - Donuts and Discussion As part of the year-long Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program (see page #). A lively discussion on in depth analysis of a topic from the weekly Torah portion and Shabbat prayer services. Intended to assist in preparation for Bnei Mitzvah and beyond. Open to grades 5-8. Shabbat Mornings, beginning November 2nd from 10:45 - 11:15 Photo courtesy of Carmen Ash Photography TYLT (Teen Youth Leadership Training) 8th through 12th graders, come join our Teen Youth Leadership Training program! Practice leadership Shabbat: Youth skills and get the opportunity to become a group leader at Congregation Dor Shabbat Morning Groups Tikvah’s Youth Program! While the adults are in services, the kids are having fun with our teen group leaders! Enjoy time with friends while playing games, singing songs, and learning about the weekly Torah portion through fun and creative projects. Shabbat Shebang Our program seeks to ease our children into the Shabbat prayers through engagement in A few years ago some of Rabbi Davies’ students approached age appropriate Tefillah (Prayer). We offer three programs for three different age groups: him about coming over on Shabbat afternoon. What started out as an exam study session morphed into an hour of food, fun, Tot Shabbat and quite a bit of Torah discussion. It was so good that we Join us for hands on learning like you’ve never seen before. Children ages decided to make it official. Join us for snacks and schmooze 0-Kindergarten explore the weekly Torah portion through various mediums while for 4th - 8th graders. having fun with their friends! Activities include drama, edible crafts, story time, Times: approximately two hours before afternoon experiential prayers with song and dance, projects and more! (Children under 18 services on Shabbat (Check weekly months must be accompanied by an adult.) announcements for exact time.) Every Shabbat @ 10:30am through the end of Services (Babysitting available from 9:00am) Dates for 2019-2020 : TBD TOTally Tot Shabbat Monthly special themed programming during Tot Shabbat Dates: October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, January 4th, February 1st, March 7th, April 4th and May 2nd. Groups Led by Dor Tikvah’s teen group leaders, first through fourth graders enhance their social skills with group IDT (In Door Training) games, grow in their ability to navigate the Shabbat prayer service using our beautiful and educational Siddurim (prayer books), and learn about the weekly Torah portion through stories and games. Every Shabbat @ 10:00am through the end of Services (Babysitting available from 9:00am) 4 | DorTikvah.org DorTikvah.org | 5 Ketuvim with Kenny Education: A Growth Mindset Come and learn through the various books that make up the final section of the Jewish Bible. Some of these are more familiar than others, but they all have fascinating stories and insights to share. Join Kenny Abitbol for in depth discussion and study of these great works. Dates & Times: Monday evenings following services (check weekly announcements for exact times) Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah - Gilston Chapel (Class also available through Facebook Live) Inspired Direct: We are looking to bring a new model of Jewish learning opportunities and engagement to the greater Charleston community. Inspired Direct has an individualized approach with Lunchtime Talmud the goal of making Jewish learning more accessible to more people. Our plan is that each Exercise your mind as you enter a world of thought studied by centuries of Jews. month a different discussion will be offered in a different geographic area, with the topic of Uncover the depth of Jewish law as you examine cases and understand how Jewish study chosen by the host. Hosts can invite anyone they wish to join, in addition to our own legal process developed and is applied today. No prior Talmud experience necessary. advertising to the general public. To sign up as a host, email [email protected]. Join Rabbi Davies, as we study Tractate Bava Kamma with its focus on the laws, customs and thought behind the Jewish legal system, specifically having to do with NEW THIS YEAR - Women’s Book Club the laws of damages with a whole lot of interesting tangents along the way. We are all seeking connection. Whether it’s with ourselves, our Dates & Times: Thursdays at 12:00pm, ongoing spouses, our children or G-d, connections enrich our lives and Location: Congregation Dor Tikvah - Gilston Chapel our relationships. Join us for four meaningful conversations (Class also available through Facebook Live) throughout the year that focus on each of these relationships. Participate in one or join for all four. All books are listed below Cholent & Learn if you would like to purchase and read ahead! Discuss Jewish Philosophy with Kenny Abitbol.