CAI Adult University 2022-2023

ADULT UNIVERSITY 2022 5783 CAI No Grades. No Midterms. No Finals. No Prerequisites. register for events and classes at www.agudath.org JUST COME AND ENJOY!

WEEKLY CLASSES

MONDAYS WITH RABBI SARA BLUMENTHAL

"Fascinating world of Brachot (Blessings)" REGISTER

Blessings (Brachot) are ubiquitous in Jewish tradition, but they are not as simple as they appear Join Rabbi Blumenthal for a seven week course in unpacking the fascinating world of blessings We will examine how blessings functioned in the Torah, how the rabbis conceived of blessing, and the ways in which blessings manifest in our own lives No Hebrew proficiency required

Instructor: Rabbi Sara Blumenthal

Class Dates: Mondays: October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12

Time and Location: 10:00 am IN PERSON ONLY

MONDAYS WITH RABBI MICHAEL JAY

"Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism" REGISTER

From the Hartman Institute: This groundbreaking, pluralistic curriculum grew out of an interest in sharing ideas that have been taught to rabbis at the Hartman Institute for decades and is designed to give even beginners access to deep Jewish thought This sophisticated curriculum is not a 'how to' Judaism 101 course but can serve as a complement for learners interested in grappling with philosophical questions on Jewish peoplehood, faith, ethics, and practice that are at the heart of Jewish tradition

Instructor: Rabbi Michael Jay

Class Dates: Mondays: October 24; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12

Time and Location: 10:00 am ON ZOOM ONLY

MONDAYS WITH RABBI MARGE WISE

"Contemporary Jewish Women" REGISTER

Rabbi Marge Wise is looking forward to continuing her class, “Contemporary Jewish Women and Men (this semester’s addition!) to share and learn together with her students about women and men some of them little known who have made an impact, and how their Jewishness informed their lives and guided their paths New and returning students are warmly welcome

Instructor: Rabbi Marge Wise

Class Dates: Mondays: October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12 Time and Location: 8:00 pm ON ZOOM ONLY

TUESDAYS WITH NANCY CAPLAN

"Issues Found in Torah Text" REGISTER

Instructor: Nancy Caplan

Class Dates: Tuesdays: October 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13, 20 Time and Location: 11:30 am IN PERSON (ADULT LOUNGE) AND ON ZOOM

WEDNESDAYS WITH RABBI ALAN SILVERSTEIN

"The Biblical Book of Chronicles" REGISTER

Instructor: Rabbi Alan Silverstein

Class Dates: Wednesdays: October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 Time and Location: 9:30 am ON ZOOM ONLY

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WEDNESDAYS WITH RABBI ALAN SILVERSTEIN

"The Case for Israel" REGISTER

Instructor: Rabbi Alan Silverstein

Class Dates: Wednesdays: October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 Time and Location: 10:30 am ON ZOOM ONLY

THURSDAYS WITH RABBI ALAN SILVERSTEIN

"Ethics and Jewish Law" REGISTER

Instructor: Rabbi Alan Silverstein

Class Dates: October 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15 Time and Location: 9:30 am ON ZOOM ONLY

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS WITH SUSAN WERK

"Jewish Pop Culture" REGISTER

Instructor: Susan Werk

Class Dates: Thursdays: October 20, 27; November 10; December 1, 8 Time and Location: 10:30 am ON ZOOM ONLY AND

Class Dates: November 15 and December 13 Time and Location: 10:00 am IN PERSON ONLY (ADULT LOUNGE)

THURSDAYS WITH RABBI ARI LUCAS "TaNaKh" REGISTER

We will work our way through the Hebrew Bible (TaNaKh) covering one chapter each session. There are 929 chapters so we should cover the whole Bible in under 20 years! No previous knowledge necessary. The first 10 15 minutes of each session will be dedicated to simply reading the verses in Hebrew and in English, and then we’ll discuss themes, commentary, questions. We’ll draw from resources on the 929 website.

Instructor: Rabbi Ari Lucas

Class Dates: Thursdays: October 20, 27; November 3, 17; December 1, 8, 15, 22 Time and Location: 12:00 pm ON ZOOM ONLY

FRIDAYS WITH RABBI RICHARD HAMMERMAN

"Profiting From The Prophets: Lessons of The Haftarot of The Days of Awe, Festivals and Special Shabbatot" JOIN HERE

Instructor: Rabbi Richard Hammerman

Class Dates: Fridays: October 21, 2022 through March 31, 2023 Time and Location: 7:45 8:30 am IN PERSON (BEIT MIDRASH) AND ON ZOOM (REGULAR MINYAN LINK)

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All weekly Adult Education classes are FREE for CAI Members and $240 for Nonmembers. Donations are always appreciated. For classes held on Zoom, links will be emailed upon registration.

WEEKLY CLASSES

FRIDAYS WITH RABBI MARGE WISE

"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Judaism" REGISTER

Rabbi Marge Wise is looking forward to resuming “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Judaism but Never Asked” Both new and returning students are warmly welcome Your questions and the things you’re interested in drive the agenda so please email me anything you’re curious about so I can be prepared to address these topics!

Instructor: Rabbi Marge Wise

Class Dates: Fridays: October 21; December 16 Time and Location: 9:30 am ON ZOOM ONLY

Class Dates: Fridays: October 27; November 4, 11, 18; December 2, 9, 23 Time and Location: 10:00 am ON ZOOM ONLY

SHABBAT MORNINGS WITH SUSAN WERK

"Shabbat Parsha Class"

A lively adult conversation on the weekly Torah reading

Instructor: Susan Werk Class Dates: Every Saturday Time and Location: 9:00 am IN PERSON ONLY (BEIT MIDRASH)

WEEKENDS WITH DR. ARNOLD BRENNER

"Talmud Study"

Instructor: Dr. Arnold Brenner

Class Dates: Saturdays following Mincha and 8:15 am Sundays on the Minyan links Time and Location: IN PERSON (BEIT MIDRASH) AND ON ZOOM

WELLNESS

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS WITH NURSE KAREN FRANK

"Wednesday Wellness" JOIN HERE

Instructor: Nurse Karen Frank, CAI's Congregation Nurse Class Dates: First Wednesday of every month Time and Location: 3:00 pm ON ZOOM ONLY

"Opening to Shabbat, a Meditation with Nurse Karen Frank" JOIN HERE

Instructor: Nurse Karen Frank, CAI's Congregational Nurse Class Dates: Every Friday Time and Location: 4:00 pm ON ZOOM ONLY

FRIDAYS WITH ANDREA MALMUD

"Coping with Quarantining" JOIN HERE

Instructor: Andrea Malmud, CAI's JFS Zeller Family Social Worker Class Dates: Every Friday Time and Location: 1:00 pm ON ZOOM ONLY

MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES

"Current Events and Implications" REGISTER HERE

An interactive discussion of major news events and developments, with particular emphasis on Jewish concerns and issues Max Kleinman is a columnist on current events for New Jersey Jewish News Max previously served as CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest for 20 years

Instructor: Max Kleinman

Class Dates: Fridays: October 21, November 25, December 16, January 20, February 24, March 24, April 21, May 19

Time and Location: 10:30 am ON ZOOM ONLY

Israeli Dance for Adults with Ellen Berkowitz

Instructor: Ellen Berkowitz

Class Dates: Thursdays: October 6, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 20, May 4, June 1

Time and Location: 7:45 9:00 pm IN PERSON ONLY

Create for a Cause

If you love to knit, crochet, sew or just be creative, please join us! All skill levels welcome! We work together on projects to create various items to donate to local organizations. For more information, please contact Caryn Snerson at agudathcfc@gmail.com.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 8 at 11:30 am IN PERSON ONLY

A Novel Idea: Hebrew Language Book Exchange

Congregants Nurit and Michael Brown would love to share their extensive Hebrew Language library with those interested in reading, exchanging, and perhaps discussing the books. Please contact Nurit at nuritbrown@gmail.com.

SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE

Rabbi Daniel Nevins

Golda Och Academy Head of School Shabbat, December 2 3, 2022

Rabbi Jane Kanarek, PH.D.

A complete listing of service times and events can be found on the Synagogue Calendar.

Hebrew College of Boston Associate Professor of Rabbinics and Associate Dean of the Rabbinical School Shabbat, March 18 19, 2023

Rabbi David Golinkin

The Schechter Institutes, Inc. in Israel

“Israel at 75: Zionism, Judaism and Jewish Law" Shabbat, April 28 29, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

Film Screening and Discussion In Commemoration of Kristallnacht REGISTER HERE

Join us for a screening of the film, "Uprising," an inspiring tale of the Warsaw Ghetto Resistance The screening will be followed by a discussion with Susan Werk and lunch

Date: Tuesday, November 8

Time and Location: 10:00 am IN PERSON ONLY (ADULT LOUNGE)

Art, Food and a Trial in Honor of a Great Parashah Toldot!

Brothers! A complicated relationship between Biblical Jacob and Esau. Enjoy a creative way to learn, to grow and to wonder about one of our most complex family stories.

Cook Red Lentil Soup REGISTER HERE

Join Susan Werk to cook Melissa Clark's famous recipe for red lentil soup and learn the role of food in the famous story of Esau and Jacob Be sure to bring your own container to take some soup home! Space is limited, and we need to know quantities of supplies, so please register before Monday, November 14.

Date: Thursday, November 17

Time and Location: 10:00 am IN PERSON ONLY (MEAT KITCHEN)

Making Visual Midrash About Jacob, Esau and Their Family: Playing with Shapes, Colors, Words and Masks! REGISTER HERE

Join Marilyn Rose and Debby Miller In this session, participants (non artists) experience and interpret the internal self portrait of a character in the story of Jacob and Esau Using simple materials and letting go of the critical voices that we have acquired over the years, we can surprise ourselves with new understandings of the text and of ourselves.

Date: Thursday, November 17

Time and Location: 8:00 pm IN PERSON ONLY (ADULT LOUNGE)

You Are the Jury: Jacob and Rebecca on Trial for Stealing the Blessing: Judge Stuart Rabner, Presiding

Listen to the attorneys for the prosecution and defense, as well as the key witnesses, make their cases, and vote on Jacob's and Rebecca's guilt Preliminaries will begin right after the Torah reading (approx 11 am), and the full trial will be after Kiddush Come and voice your opinion! Registration not required

Date: Saturday, November 19

Time and Location: During/After Shabbat Morning Services IN PERSON (SANCTUARY)

Classical and Contemporary Arts As Commentary on the Story

During the Shabbat Parashah Class, we will consider contemporary and classical art based on situations in the story of Esau and Jacob We will speculate on the artistic choices the artists made in their depictions All in the eye of the beholder Registration not required

Date: Saturday, November 26

Time and Location: 9:00 am IN PERSON ONLY (BEIT MIDRASH)

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