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Andy Greenberg in This Course We Will Cover a Wonderful Selection of Fascinating Insights Into the Unique Lifestyle of Juda- Ism CELEBRATING OUR GROWING COLLABORATION 2016 – 2017 Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Offerings from Our Tree of Knowledge Visit the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Website: www.adjlc.org The 2016-2017 Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. Rev. 11/16/16 1 Temple Shaarei Shalom Temple Torat Emet Temple Beth Tikvah Rabbi Anthony Fratello Rabbi Edward Bernstein Rabbi Howard Shub Cantor Judith Ovadia Cantor Howard Dardashti Cantor Irving Grossman Temple Sinai of PBC Temple Beth Kodesh Rabbi Aviva Bass Rabbi Michael Simon Cantorial Soloist Margaret Schmitt Cantor Michael Glozman Temple Shaarei Shalom - 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-364-9054, www.tssboynton.org Temple Torat Emet - 8600 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561- 369-1112, www.templetoratemet.org Temple Beth Tikvah - 4550 Jog Rd., Greenacres, FL 33467 561-967-3600, www.templebethtikvah.net Temple Sinai of PBC– 2475 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-276-6161, www.templesinaipbc.com Temple Beth Kodesh – 501 NE 26th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-586-9428, www.templebethkodesh.org 2 3 Things You Need To Know You must register for any and all courses, lectures and/or Book Clubs that you want to attend. We encourage you to register for ADJLC offerings online at www.adjlc.org. Courses given by Clergy of Collaboration Synagogues (listed on page two) are FREE. However, you must still register for these classes to assure that you receive cancellation and other notices. The ADJLC in determination with the Instructor reserves the right to cancel a courses or lecture if there is insufficient enrollment. Please note that course dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor. Please call the specific synagogue location if you need to confirm cancellation. Synagogue locations and abbreviations are as follows: Temple Shaarei Shalom -TSS Temple Torat Emet -TTE Temple Beth Tikvah-TBT Temple Sinai of PBC-TSPBC Temple Beth Kodesh-TBK Please note that courses are listed by day in alphabetical order. All important notifications will be sent by email, so please be sure to include your email address on the registration form. All Wednesday lectures take place at Temple Torat Emet and begin at 10:00am. Applicable to registration by printed form and online registration Please complete one registration form per person. Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend. Write your check payable to the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration. Mail or bring payment to a Collaboration synagogue (listings found on page two). Applicable to Online Registration ONLY You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement of your registration. 4 ADJLC COURSES SUNDAYS iEngage: Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Rabbi Ed Bernstein Through the study of Jewish narratives about Israel and the unpacking of the complex meanings of peace in Jewish tradition, participants are invited to explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values shape their own political understandings. Curriculum was developed by the Hartman Institute Lecture and Study Series Dates: Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 12 Time: 9:30 – 11:30 Location: TTE ————————————————————————————————— Jewish Gangsters - Rabbi Dr. David Dalin Meyer Lansky, Arnold Rothstein and the Saga of American Jewish Gangsters In this talk, Dr. David Dalin, historian and Rabbi, will discuss the fascinating saga of Jewish gangsters in America. Providing historical anecdotes and analysis, he will discuss the lives, crimes and surprisingly strong Jewish identities of Meyer Lansky, Arnold Rothstein, Bugsy Siegel, Mickey Cohen, and other famous (and infamous) American Jewish gangsters. Dates: Dec. 18 Time: 3:00 pm Location: TSPBC ————————————————————————————————— Jews and Politics - Rabbi Michael Simon This 3 part session will examine the historical role and involvement of Jews in American politics, political ide- ologies of the Jewish community, voting behavior, and Jewish preferences and predictions in the current presi- dential race. The final class will review results, exit polls of Jewish voters, and answer the question – is it good for the Jews? Dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 Time: 10:00 am Location: TBK ________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 MONDAYS The Amidah - Rabbi William Marder We will learn more about the content of the Amidah, the central prayer of each service. We will discuss the prayer and its theology; Shabbat and Yom Tov as viewed in the Amidah; and core Jewish values as expressed in the Amidah. Dates: January 9, 23 & 30, February 6 Location: TTE Time: 11:00 am _________________________________________________________________________________________ Beginners Hebrew - Miriam Schaffer If you don’t know an Alef from a Bet, or you need a refresher, this course is for you! The course will lead to basic decoding of the prayers. A book fee will apply. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 20, 27 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TSS _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Conversational Hebrew Advanced - Naomi Malakoff Participants will learn phrases, expressions, words, idioms, day-to-day Hebrew conversation, and build solid language skills. Classes may include video news clips, news in ‘easy’ Hebrew, based on the knowledge and ability level of the participants. A solid basic working knowledge of Hebrew will help the participants get the most out of the class. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 20, 27 Time: 10:00 am Location: TSS _________________________________________________________________________________________ Jewish Book Club - Janet Eskolsky Taubin We will read and discuss the following books: Nov. 7 at 2:00pm at TSS - Night by Eli Wiesel This was Mr. Wiesel's first book and it is only fitting to discuss the Shoah---to keep remembering what hap- pened and to work to make sure that it never happens again. Jan. 30 at 2:00pm at TSS - The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis This is a book about the Sisterhood of Memphis' Orthodox Jews. It illuminates the timeless struggle between mothers and daughters, family, religious freedom and personal revelation. Feb. 27 at 2:00pm at TSS - The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga This is a book about the untouchables of India--it has been called a Black Comedy. To think that this still happens in India is truly sad. March 20 at 2:00pm at TSS Only Yesterday, 1941-1958, A Memoir by Fedora Horowitz Fedora, a member of Temple Torat Emet, has recently published her memoirs growing up in Romania during WWII, the Holocaust, and later suffering the terror of the Communist Regime. The book is available electron- ically (Kindle) and on paperback at www.Amazon.com 6 MONDAYS (continued) Dec. 5 at 11:00am at TTE - Love Finer Than Wine edited by Rabbi Edward Bernstein The book is a powerful testament to the brilliance, passion and love of Matt's and Sara's souls- souls that will live within us. Written by Rabbi Sherre Hirsch. Discussion to be led by Rabbi Bernstein. *Please note differ- ent time and venue. ———————————————————————————————————————————— Jewish Values - Sue Jaffe CLASS CANCELLED Have you ever wondered if what truly matters to you truly matters to others? In the Values Game, participants are encouraged to collaborate, discuss, and evaluate Jewish values and work as a team to narrow choices and stand for a cause. This activity promotes higher order thinking, evaluating, communication skills, cooperative learning, public speaking, and active listening. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 13, 20, 27 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TSS ________________________________________________________________________________________ Making Jewish History Come Alive - Rabbi Howard Shub To understand who we are, it's important to know our history as an integral part of the Jewish People. In this course we will examine our link in a four-thousand year-old continuous journey that began with Abraham and continues today and into tomorrow. So, get ready to enter the time capsule of the oldest faith in Western Civi- lization and hang on for what may be the educational adventure of a lifetime! Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 1:00 pm Location: TBT ———————————————————————————————————————————— Prayer Book Hebrew - Miriam Schaffer Participants will work on fluency and understanding of the Friday evening and Shabbat morning prayers. Basic decoding skills are required. A book fee will apply. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, March 6, 20, 27 Time: 2:00 pm Location: TSS ________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAYS Beyond the Alef Bet - Wilma Turk This class is for those who have had a primary contact with the Hebrew alphabet and feel they need lots more practice to be able to read more fluidly. We will use a Hebrew reading text, the siddur and other materials of interest. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 28 Time: 6:00 pm Location: TTE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 TUESDAYS (continued) The Book of Genesis (Bereshit) - Fran Townes We will read and study this book of the Torah line by line using an English translation with commentaries from the Plaut Torah book along with commentaries by Rashi. Students are asked to bring in other translations and commentaries to add to our discussions of the text. New students welcome as we will review last year’s material. Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 28 Time: 2:30 pm Location: TSS ———————————————————————————————————————————— Canasta - Lenore Winston—THIS CLASS IS FULL /CLOSED as of 10/31. This is a course for beginners as well as anyone who wants a refresher of this card game.
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