Jewish Life & PracticeBeyond Dispute: Debates That Shape Jewish Life
Select Wednesday Evenings New class! Rabbi Ari Sunshine leads an exploration of the philosophical, spiritual, ethical, and cultural disputes that are at the heart of Judaism and Jewish life. Are religion and reason compatible? Can Jewish law change based on context? How do we teach and talk about the Holocaust and the State of Israel? Should we prioritize Jewish or universal causes in our giving? Is our relationship with God defined by human obligation or divine compassion? Go beyond conflicts to uncover essential questions and build a more inclusive view of the Jewish past, present, and future. Ongoing. RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org Adult B'nei mitzvah Program
New class begins November 3, 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.The class 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 meets select Sunday mornings, beginning November 3 running through May 10, from 9:30-11:30 am. Class meets during the school year for 21 sessions each year. Teachers are our Klei Kodesh and Tamar Leventhal. Please note the $360 course and materials fee. Dates for year one, 2019 - 2020 November 3, 10, 17 December 8, 15, 22 January 12, 26 February 2, 9, 23 March 1, 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10 Sign up HERE Davening Class
Feel more comfortable while attending services. Classes open on a drop-in basis. Lead by Hazzan Itzhak Zhrebker 2019-2020 Dates: December 8 and 15, January 12 and 26 and February 2, 9 and 23 RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org 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 & Studyguys 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 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. December 14 Be Strong and of Good Courage; How Israel’s Most Important Leaders Shaped its Destiny by Dennis Ross January 11 A State at any Cost; The Life of David Ben-Gurion by Tom Segev torah 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 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! |
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QuestionsContact Theresa Hurt at thurt@shearith.org
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