Adult Educaon Guide 2018-2019 5779 250 Grove Avenue * Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-548-2238 www.NeveShalom.net Register online: hps://www.neveshalom.net/event/ad-ed-registraon.html 1 Neve Shalom and Temple Emanu-El will be sharing many of our Adult Education courses this year with classes taught at various locations. Neve Shalom members should pay our synagogue; Temple Emanu-El members will pay their Temple (both synagogues will be charging the same fees) and students, at no additional charge, can take any or all classes that the two shuls will be offering. We encourage you to register early so we can guarantee that each class will have sufficient attendance to meet. Please contact Hazzan Levin Hazzan@NeveShalom.net for additional infor- mation about these courses and any of Neve Shalom’s Adult Education programs. Adult Educaon Classes Walking with Mitzvot with Rabbi Eric Rosin Sundays 10am at Neve Shalom Fall Semester: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28,Nov 4, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16 Spring Semester: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, Apr. 7 & 14 Rabbi Rosin will offer classes based on the Walking with Mitzvot curricula to examine the centrality and complexity of mitzvot - God’s Commandments - in our practice of Judaism. We will study the history of mitzvot, their centrality in our tradition, and how they shape and deepen the spirituality of our lives. The Walking with Mitzvot curriculum was prepared by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Introduction to Judaism with Rabbis Eric Rosin and David Vaisberg Wednesdays 8 pm Online via ZOOM Fall Semester: Oct. 17, 24, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Spring Semester: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, May 15, 22, 29, June 5 We’ll address everything you wanted to know and more about Judaism— it’s history, culture, rituals, and beliefs. For Jews and non-Jews. Musical Lunches with Hazzan Sheldon Levin Fall Semester: Thursdays at noon: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 at Neve Shalom Bring your own cold dairy lunch and learn about Jews in classical and popular Music. From opera to broadway, classics to pop, we will listen to, perform, and discuss Jewish roots in famous songs and productions. How Jews Choose with Hazzan Sheldon Levin and Rabbi Victor Appel Fall Semester: Sundays at 11:15am: Oct. 14*, Nov. 4^, Dec, 9*, Jan. 13^, Feb. 10*, Mar. 3^ *at Neve Shalom ^at Temple Emanu-El Using issues brought to the leadership of the Reform Movement and the Conserva- tive Committee on Law and Standards, we will discuss how these two major denominations make decisions. Issues including acceptance of gay clergy, use of musical instruments on Shabbat, end of life questions and other pressing issues will be discussed. Introduction to Torah Trop with Cantor Sharon Kohn Fall Semester: Tuesdays at 7 pm Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 at Temple Emanu-El The new cantor at Temple Emanu-El will teach beginners the basic skills of learning to chant Torah. They will use the same melodies that are traditionally chanted both at Temple Emanu-El and at Neve Shalom. Ability to read Hebrew is needed. 2 Twelve Tremendous Texts with Rabbi David Vaisberg Course taught in memory of Rabbi Dr. Aaron D. Panken, z”l Fall Semester: Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6 in the Temple Emanu-El Mo’adon We will dive into twelve of Rabbi Panken’s favorite Talmudic texts— texts that deal with key issues confronting Reform Judaism today, including topics such as pluralism, disagreement, revelation, and balances of power. Rabbi Dr. Aaron D. Panken was a scholar, teacher, visionary, philanthropist, and mensch in the Reform movement, most recently serving as President of the Hebrew Union College— Jewish Institute of Religion. This past May, tragically, his life was cut short in a plane crash. His students across the globe are honoring his memory by sharing his teachings in their communities. No background in Talmud is necessary, and this course will be taught using English translations. Talmud in English with Stephan Gross Fall Semester: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm meeting every other week beginning Oct. 10 at 340 Grove Avenue, Metuchen Topics from the Talmud in English. No background is necessary. This year we will generally focus on the status of women in Jewish Law. Improving Hebrew Reading with Bruce Greenberg Fall Semester: Mondays at 7 pm Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 at Neve Shalom This class is geared for those who know the Hebrew letters and vowels and would like to read Hebrew more quickly so they can join with the congregation in reciting prayers at services. Holocaust Film Series with Hazzan Levin Spring Semester: Thursdays at 11 am or 7pm Feb. 7: The Book Thief, Feb. 14: The Pianist, Feb. 21: Sister Rose’s Passion , Feb. 28 : Son of Saul at Neve Shalom History and Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict with Rabbi Vaisberg Spring Semester: Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 at Temple Emanu-El Mo’adon In our introductory survey to the conflict, using documents, speeches, and archived sources, we’ll examine the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, starting at its roots before the establishment of the State of Israel and concluding in current times. All questions are welcome. Bring your lunch if you’d like. Recordings of classes will be available via the podcast, Torah with TEEE. 3 See and Sample Sundays 2:00 pm Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar 17 at Neve Shalom Watch our chef prepare delicious foods and get to taste them. A separate fee of $18 for the three sessions is charged with its own registration. Israeli Dancing with Miriam Handler Thursday Evenings at Neve Shalom Beginners and Advanced classes are free to Neve Shalom members and a separate admission fee is charged to non-members. Torah on Tap Mondays 7:30pm at Neve Shalom (Sponsored by Men’s Club) Talk about Torah and other Jewish issues over pizza and beer. A separate fee is charged to cover refreshments. The Book Club Mondays, at 7:30pm at Temple Emanu-El Oct. 15 - Last Train to Istanbul - Ayse Kulin Nov. 19 - The One Man - Andrew Gross Feb. 18 - The Weight of Ink - Rachel Kadish March 18 - The Two Family House - Linda Cohen April 15 - The Sisters Weiss - Naomi Ragen May 13 - Nothing is Forgotten - Peter Goldens June 17 - Sadness is a White Bird - Moriel Rothman- Zecher Classes and dates are subject to change. Please register and pay the fees in advance so we can inform you of any changes. Special Evnts Beyond the Headlines: The Global Refugee Crisis Through a Jewish Lens with Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer (sponsored by the Gesher Committee) Saturday Sept 22 at lunch after the 9:30am service at Neve Shalom Over the past year, the number of refugees and displaced people across the world has grown to more than 68 million - more than at any time in history. Because of our own Jewish history and values, the Jewish people have a unique connection to these most vulnerable people. In this session, we'll ground ourselves in a shared understanding of the current crisis and its connections to Jewish history, as well as explore Jewish text connected to the value of welcoming the stranger. We will also talk about next steps in connection with the world's refugees and asylum seekers. Global Day of Learning (for all ages) Sunday Nov. 11 9:45am-1pm at Neve Shalom This community-wide day of study is part of the world-wide program designed by Adin Steinsaltz. Rabbi Eric Rosin, Hazzan Sheldon Levin, Martha Mack, Esther Fendrick, Rabbis Vaisberg, Appel, Reed and other area educa- tors will be teaching this year’s theme: Extraordinary Passages: Texts and Travels. 4 Welcome To America Concert Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3pm at Neve Shalom The Edison Chinese Choir, Dancers and Orchestra, will perform music from China and around the world, an Indonesian Kalingtan Percussion Ensemble will display their native cultural Indonesian sounds and the Mercaz Jewish Choir will sing American Jewish songs by immigrants and the children of immigrants. Funds raised will be donated to help new arrivals to our area. A small ticket price will be charged. A Kosher Chinese dinner will be served following the concert for an additional fee for those who wish to stay for dinner. $10 concert tickets, $12 dinner charge. ROSENWALD Film Screening Saturday Jan. 19 7 pm at Neve Shalom Free Admission Rosenwald , a documentary by Aviva Kempner, is about a Jewish Chicago businessman who rose to head Sears and later partnered with Booker T. Washington to build 5,400 schools in the South in African-American communities in the early 1900s. Donald and Ruth Kahn One Community Book Event Sunday Mar 31 10 am at Neve Shalom Attention all book lovers - the Book and Author Event will be returning! We invite you to hear from a panel of authors about their Jewish books, meet these authors, purchase books, and get their signatures. This year's theme will highlight books on Jewish immigration to America. Honoree Event Sunday Apr 7 at 2 pm at Neve Shalom This year’s commemorative ad journal committee has chosen to honor Barbara and Eliot Spack. Join us in celebrating these two individuals who have dedicated themselves to our community for countless years.
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