CONGREGATION TORAH OHR EducationEducation andand ProgramProgram BrochureBrochure 57795779 EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2018-2019 Benjamin S. Yasgur, Rabbi Dr. Chaim Shapiro, Rabbi Emeritus Josh Samborn, President Rabbi Kenneth Greene, Chairman Dr. Jack Prince, Chairman Emeritus David Cheslow Sam Colman Andrea Dolny Elly Edelman Barbara Gononsky Rabbi David Jacobowitz Judah Klein Rabbi Dr. Moshe Kranzler Marty Levine Dr. Sonny Meiselman Marcia Schrager Marvin Weinstein This brochure provides information about the many educational activities available to our Torah Ohr community throughout the year. Please read this brochure carefully and mark your calendar for special programs and the starting dates of classes you wish to attend. Further information will be available in the weekly bulletin when necessary. 19146 Lyons Road Boca Raton FL 33434 561-479-4049 TABLE OF CONTENTS SHABBAT MINYANIM & LEARNING 2 WEEKDAY MINYANIM & LEARNING 3 MINI-SERIES 4 CLASSES/SHIURIM 5-7 MEN & WOMEN EVENING KOLLEL 8 PROGRAMS 9 MEN’S CLUB BOOK REVIEWS 10 SISTERHOOD 11 LUNCH & LEARN 12 SHABBAT SHIRAH 13 ANNUAL SIYUM MISHNAYOT 13 SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE 14 ANNUAL YOM IYUN 14 RABBI JACOB AND PEARL WEITMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE 15 YOM HAZIKARON, YOM HA’ATZMAUT, YOM YERUSHALAYIM 16 SPECIAL GROUPS 17 We would like to express our thanks to all those who have forwarded suggestions to the Education Committee relating to the spectrum of programs we offer. IN LOVING MEMORY Torah Ohr recognizes with sincere thanks the ongoing support of many of our programs by the following Memorial Funds. 5778 5777 5776 Lucille Avruch Motty Blumenthal Elizabeth "Bunny" Bodzin Dr. Irving Barnett Saul Chapman Rabbi Stanley Bramnick Robert Barr Julius Dorfman Erna Bloom Fred Fisch Zipora Goldstein Lola Chandler Alan Farkas Cyril "Ceec" Harrishburg Gloria Grob Marvin Friedman Bertha Klein Geoffrey Heisler Marilyn Gelfenstein Carl Goldberg Eunice Kleinman Joanne Klein William Kellman Albert Rappaport Reubin Marcus Yehudah Klein Alvin Schiff Sam Kostman Maurice Sacks Robert Seewald Eveline Kranzler David & Rasha Sklar Harold Schachter Toby Marcus Joel Milgram Joseph Sobel Manny Sklar Mike Moscovitz Nathan Stark Rose Wenger Norman Rosenman Arnold Wandel Cyril & Helene Rubin Rabbi Jacob Weitman Ted Schiffman Carol Weissman Danny Shepetofsky Elaine Wolf Kenneth Werden Rabbi Sidney Shoham Harold Yasgur Fred Zauder Norman & Phyllis Weiss May the merit of our Torah study serve to elevate these beautiful souls in their heavenly abode. 1 SHABBAT MINYANIM Throughout the year, Torah Ohr is pleased to support two minyanim: a Hashkamah minyan, meeting at 7:30 am in the Beit Midrash, and the Main Sanctuary minyan at 8:30 am. During the Winter season, additional minyanim are added: the Upstairs Sanctuary minyan at 9:00 am , a Nusach Sfard minyan at 8:00 am, currently housed in the West Wing, and a Beit Midrash minyan at 9:30 am. Please check the Synagogue Bulletin for the starting dates of the additional minyanim for further details. SHABBAT LEARNING Shabbat at Torah Ohr is always highlighted by meaningful, spiritual tefilot and the communal study of Torah. The Shabbat schedule remains constant throughout the year. The Congregation is urged to take advantage of all the programs offered. In most instances, the sessions held are suitable for men and women. Please consult the weekly bulletin for the times of each session which change from week to week as the days get longer or shorter. PARSHA BETWEEN THE LINES Rabbi Benjamin Yasgur On selected weeks, topics in contemporary Halacha will be studied. DAF YOMI Given by Rabbi Kenneth Greene, Rabbi Yitzchak Dahan, or Michael Silver. D’VAR TORAH At Seudah Shlisheet 2 WEEKDAY MINYANIM Torah Ohr is pleased to support three morning minyanim each weekday: Early Shacharit in the Main Sanctuary; Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 am; Monday and Thursday at 6:50 am. Shacharit in the Beit Midrash, Sunday through Friday at 7:30 am. 8:00 am Shacharit in the Main Sanctuary, Sunday through Friday. Mincha & Ma’ariv will vary throughout the year, at times being one minyan, at other times, separate minyanim, early and z'man. Please check the weekly Synagogue Bulletin for exact times. WEEKDAY LEARNING The weekday program offers classes at a variety of levels enabling everyone, regardless of previous exposure to Torah study, to find a regular learning experience with which he or she feels comfortable while acquiring new Torah insights. DAF YOMI - SESSION I Session I meets at 6:45 am in the Daf Room and concludes in time for the 8:00 am daily minyan in the Main Sanctuary. During the winter season, this session is led by Rabbi Edward Kurtzer; or Rabbi Yitzchak Dahan the rest of the year, a pre-recorded presentation is used. DAF YOMI - SESSION II Session II meets after the 7:30 am minyan (at approximately 8:15 am) in the Beit Midrash and is led by Rabbi Kenneth Greene or Rabbi Yitzchak Dahan CHUMASH CLASS Chumash class meets after the 8:00 am Shacharit. Led by Norman Nissel, Benny Benjamin, or Sid Perris in the Daf Room. D’VAR HALACHA Between Mincha & Ma’ariv. MISHNA BERURAH Mishna Berurah takes place between early Mincha/Ma’ariv and later Mincha/Ma’ariv when there are two minyanim, or after Ma’ariv when there is only one Mincha/Ma’ariv minyan. 3 Mini-Series SCHOLARS ON ROTATION MONDAYS 10:00 - 10:50 AM RABBI DR. RON BRAUNER November 12, November 19, November 26, December 10 What Islam Says About Jews and Judaism—All New Material In order to understand contemporary attitudes in the Muslim world about matters Jewish, it is imperative to gain some familiarity with the classic sources of Islam – the Written Text (Quran) and the Oral Text (Hadith). A fascinating selection of readings will be distributed and examined in an open classroom environment. 10:00—10:50 AM RABBI DR. KENNETH CHELST December 24, December 31, January 7 Daniel: A Transformational Prophet This series of classes will explore the core beliefs of First Temple Israelites and how the Israelite religion could have disappeared with the Temple’s destruction. 10:00 AM—10:50 AM RABBI DAVID JACOBOWITZ January 14, January 21, January 28 The Responsibilities of Children Toward Parents and of Parents Toward Children The class will explore the halachic parameters of kibbud av v’am (honoring one’s parents) as well as the rules governing parents’ relationships with children. 10:00—10:50 AM RABBI HOWARD ALPERT February 4, February 11, February 18 Mitzvot Bein Adam L’Chavero: Torah’s Vision For a Better Society Sessions will explore the principles underlying individual mitzvot, as understood by Talmudic, Medieval, and contemporary scholars. 4 CLASSES/SHIURIM MONDAYS 11:00 - 11:50 AM RABBI SHALOM KORNBLUM Beginning November 19 Lessons in Sefer Beresheit Taught in Hebrew, this shiur examines the Biblical text based on Classical Meforshim (commentators) as well as contemporary parshanut (commentary). TUESDAYS 10:00 - 10:50 AM MEL GREENBAUM Beginning November 6 Learn to Layn It’s never too late! Dr. Ralph Sasto, one of Torah Ohr’s senior members, is the outstanding example of desire and enthusiasm to layn. Having done so for Rosh Hodesh, Ralph looks forward to doing an entire parsha or sedra. Benefit from study of the trope, grammar, and word comprehension. Why? Three reasons: personal, second Bar Mitzvah, and teach your grandchildren. Haftorah and Megilah cantillation also included. 10:00 - 10:50 AM DR. JACK PRINCE Beginning December 25 Jewish Prayer and Ethics An introductory study of the Kaddish prayer, its history, the different forms, and the associated Halachos as recorded by our most respected sources. Intended for men and women. Sefer Tomer Devorah Short ethical treatise focusing on the acquisition of moral traits by imitating Divine Attributes; written by the Kabbalist, Moses Cordevero in 16th Century Sefad. 11:00 - 11:50 AM DAVID CHESLOW Beginning November 6 Talmud Without Fear, Topics in Gemara for Men and Women This class is designed to make the Talmud exciting for beginners while challenging more experienced learners. 11:00 - 11:50 AM RABBI KENNETH GREENE Beginning November 13 Where does the P’shat end and the D’rash begin? An examination of Biblical and Midrashic texts that introduce us to Chazal’s view of inter-textuality. Tanach is required. 5 Class/Shiur schedule may be changed or updated. CLASSES/SHIURIM WEDNESDAYS 10:00 - 10:50 AM MARTY LEVINE Beginning November 7 Controversial Figures and Decisions in Tanach An examination of some of the following decisions: Yiftach’s decision to sacrifice his daughter, Gideon’s refusal to accept the kingship, King Saul leaves Agag alive, King Saul visits a witch, Jonah runs away—and more. 11:00 - 11:50 AM PINNY DAVIDMAN Beginning November 7 “When You Love Hashem: How Do You Show Him/Her?” A textual study of Sefer Ahava of The Rambam. 11:00 - 11:50 AM RABBI MICHAEL KANTEROVITZ Beginning January 16 Book of Kings I Ongoing study of Sefer Melachim using various commentaries focusing on the various Kings of Israel and Judah. Tanach is required. 6 CLASSES/SHIURIM THURSDAYS 10:00 - 10:50 AM RABBI BENJAMIN YASGUR Beginning November 15 Parashat HaShavua Investigations (P.I.) Focusing on the Weekly Torah Portion, significant themes or topics will be examined using Midrash, classical commentaries, and modern Jewish Scholars. 11:00 - 11:50 AM CHAIM FORER Beginning January 10 Tanya Tanya is the fundamental work of Chabad Chassidus. Its purpose is to advise a Jew how to achieve his/her spiritual potential and how to develop a deeper relationship with Hashem. It does so by explaining, based on many primary Torah sources (among other ideas), the unity of G-d, as conceptualized by the Ba’al Shem Tov and the origin of the Jewish Soul. 11:00 - 11:50 AM MALKA MORRIS Beginning November 8 History of the Development of the Oral Law How did the Oral Law come to be written down? When and where did this occur? Join us on a journey through the centuries to discover the key personalities and the main bodies of work that evolved over time.