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Jewish Life & PracticeAdult B'nei mitzvah Program
New class begins Fall 2019 Missed out on a Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony when you were younger? Did you choose Judaism later in life? Want to update your shul skills and knowledge to the level your child will learn for his/her Bar/Bat Mitzvah? If you've never had the opportunity to celebrate becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah, consider embarking on that path now at Shearith Israel! Our Adult B’nei Mitzvah class includes training in Hebrew reading and ritual skills including Shacharit (the morning service), Torah reading, and (time permitting) Haftarah reading as well, and will also feature a general Judaics component exploring key aspects of Jewish tradition in depth. The course will culminate with an Adult B’nei Mitzvah ceremony. This two-year course will meet for a total of 42 sessions (21 sessions during the 2018-2019 school year, and 21 sessions during the 2019-2020 school year) on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM, and will be team taught by members of our Klei Kodesh and Tamar Leventhal. NOTE: There will be a $360 course and materials fee to participate in this program. Sign up HERE Davening Class
Feel more comfortable while attending services. Classes open on a drop-in basis. Lead by Hazzan Itzhak Zhrebker Dates to be announced. RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org The ethical life
Jewish Values in an Age of Choice Rabbi Ari Sunshine Beit Midrash From political and financial scandals to rapid progress in biomedical science, the complex issues of modern society are issues of ethical and moral concern. A solid understanding of Jewish ethics can inform our discussions and decisions about critical questions. Wednesdays | 7 - 9 pm October 10, 17 and 24 November 14 and 28 December 5 February 6, 13, 20 and 27 March 6 and 13 Free. INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
Year-long class offers a transformative learning experience open to anyone — Jew or non-Jew — who wants to deepen Jewish knowledge or explore the possibility of conversion. Introduces the basics of Jewish thought, practice, holidays and history and basic Hebrew reading through lectures, discussions, hands-on experiences, readings and meaningful personal sharing along the way. Location will rotate. $180 per person or $270 per couple, plus books. Meets Tuesdays| 7 pm Beginning October 29 RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org SYNAGOGUE SKILLS
Learn Trope skills for reading Torah. Avi Mitzner Tuesdays | 6:30 pm October 8 through November 13. Prerequisite: Solid Hebrew reading skills are a requirement. RSVP to Avi at amitzner@shearith.org. Future classes cover Haftarah, High Holidays Trope and Megillah Trope. |
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Socialize & Studytorah on tap
20 & 30 Where Torah and Real Life Intersect Matchbox, 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, #140 Rabbi Adam Roffman Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm September 10 November 12 December 10 January 7 February 4 March 24 May 12 RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org torah on tap
Up North: Open to All Where Torah and Real Life Intersect Rabbi Ari Sunshine 7:30 – 9 pm Picasso Pizza, 18160 Dallas Parkway Thursday, September 12 Tuesday, November 5 Thursday, December 5 Tuesday, January 21 Tuesday, February 18 Tuesday, March 31 Tuesday, May 19 RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org guys night out: spirited study
Learn some Torah. Take a shot. Repeat. Whiskey lovers will delight in tasting the highly sought after and award-winning products from Waco-based Balcones Distillery. These brands have historically been highly allocated, so this is a rare treat to taste some of the best-reviewed whiskeys in the world. Rabbi Ari Sunshine leads. RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org Future dates: Thursdays | 6:30 – 8:30 pm January 31: Whiskey: Firestone and Robertson April 4: Israeli Wines May 30: Cooking with Jeff Kollinger Mah Jongg Open Play
Monday, January 7 7 - 9 pm Topletz Auditorium Gail Mizrahi leads evenings of open play. RSVP to Katie Babin at kbabin@shearith.org. Walk-ins not available. Free for members. $5 for non-members. Dates: January 7, February 11, March 18, April 8, May 13 and June 17. Learn Mah JongG
Learn Mah Jongg rules and easy to understand strategies in this three-day course taught by Susan Ehrlich. The class is a great way to meet new friends or bring a group of your own. All Mah Jongg supplies provided, along with snacks and drinks. Plus, get a take-home gift at each session. $25/members $35/non-members Watch for Fall dates! pillars : Shearith's Hazak Community
Programs, education and worship opportunities for adults 65+ Complete details HERE Shearith Israel Book Club
Join us in the Beit Midrash on select Shabbat afternoons, from 1 - 2 pm for fascinating discussions about some of the most interesting nonfiction reads on Israel. January 12: Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu by Anshel Pfeffer February 9: Rise and Kill First by Ronen Bergman March 9: Letters to my Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi April 13: Angels in the Sky: How a Band of Volunteer Airmen Saved the New State of Israel by Robert Gandt May 11: The Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower by Amir Bohbot and Yaakov Katz RSVP to Katie at kbabin@shearith.org |
QuestionsContact Theresa Hurt at thurt@shearith.org
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