CAJL Fall 2018 Brochure

Fall 2018/5779 Brochure Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

CONTENTS

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THE OPEN DOOR Introductory courses and content such as Intro to Judaism and basic Hebrew classes in collaboration with Reform Jewish Outreach Boston.

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Introductory courses and content. Advance registration is required for all programs and courses.

To register for A Taste of Judaism or Introduction to Judaism, visit www.reformjewishoutreachboston.org.

A TASTE OF JUDAISM: ARE YOU CURIOUS?

with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal

Thursdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 7:00–9:00 p.m. No cost.

Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources and discuss the ways that Judaism can resonate in our lives. Open to all: Interfaith couples, those with Jewish family heritage, and the simply curious.

THE CLASSROOM Learn Jewish content in small groups with Temple Israel clergy, local rabbis, and scholars.

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THE OPEN DOOR

THE TOWN HALL Large events for the whole community, including our endowed lecture series.

LUNCH WITH THE SAFRANIT: A LUNCH & LEARN SERIES WITH TEMPLE ISRAEL’S LIBRARIAN with Temple Israel Librarian (“Safranit”) Ann Abrams Tuesdays, October 9 and November 13, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Cost: Free on October 9; $10 on November 13.

Join your favorite Temple librarian for tea, coffee, and learning! Bring a bag lunch and get ready to not just learn, but also make new friends and build community.

• October 9: Appy Hour: Bring your phone, iPad, Kindle, or other devices to share apps that you particularly enjoy or ones you need help using.

• November 13: Cinema Biblioteca: We will enjoy the film Sturgeon Queens and munch on bagels, lox, and whitefish from Zaftig’s. Feel free to bring fishy lunches that day, if you would like to stay in the theme.

MODERN COUPLES, BIG JEWISH QUESTIONS

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THE BEIT MIDRASH Learning experiences cultivated and facilitated by Temple Israel members.

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REGISTRATION

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Register by submitting the back page of this brochure, or visit www.tisrael.org/ adult-education

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with Rabbi Jen Gubitz Mondays, October 15, 22, 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m, with a Shabbat dinner on Friday 10/26.

Cost: $125/Couple

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions is an enriching, informative, and social opportunity for engaged, partnered, and married couples in their 20s and 30s.

We will discuss issues relevant to couples in committed partnerships and explore the fundamentals of building a Jewish home and planning for your life together.

Through this experience couples will meet and build relationships with others in the same stage of life. This class meets four times - three classroom sessions and one Shabbat dinner learning session. The class is open to anyone who is curious about creating a Jewish home.

BURSTING WITH JOY! BIRTHING CLASS with Certified Nurse-Midwife Sarah Kleinman and Rabbi Matt Soffer Tuesdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 13, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Cost: $180 (members)/$225 (non-members), includes dinner and materials.

Certified Nurse-Midwife Sarah Kleinman will cover the birthing process and guide you through birthing practice, while Rabbi Matt Soffer will discuss Jewish rituals around birthing, including naming ceremonies and the bris. This class is appropriate for first-time parents or as a refresher course for second- (or third-!) time parents,

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also perfect as a supplemental course if you have taken or plan to take another birthing class. Open to members and non-members; we welcome interfaith, LGBTQ, and single parents by choice. Please wear comfortable clothing.

LIVING JUDAISM

Rabbi Elaine S. Zecher

with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal

Cantor Roy B. Einhorn

Tuesdays, October 16, November 13, December 11, 7:00–8:30 p.m. No cost.

Rabbi Matthew V. Soffer

Are you new to Judaism, in the final months of your process of conversion, or have you recently affirmed your commitment to Judaism? Gather together with other Jews by Choice to explore conversations on memory, identity, and authenticity. A commitment to attend all three sessions is required to participate. (Interested but can’t attend these dates? Please contact Rabbi Jen Gubitz.)

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM

with the Temple Israel Clergy

Thursdays, October 18–February 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Course Fee: $275/individual or $375/couple. Scholarships are available.

Taught by a dynamic team of Reform rabbis, cantors, and educators, Introduction to Judaism provides an opportunity to learn about Jewish beliefs, traditions, holidays, and life cycle celebrations in a warm and supportive environment. Everyone is welcome. This 16-session class is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Ask questions, engage with multiple perspectives, and explore Jewish life through a Reform lens.

Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Rabbi Jen Gubitz Rabbi Ronne Friedman, Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Bernard H. Mehlman, Senior Scholar Dan Deutsch, Executive Director Helen Cohen, FJECC Director Gary Pforzheimer, President Marc Maxwell, Vice President Alane Shanks, Treasurer

BECOMING JEWISH with Rabbi Jen Gubitz and Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal Thursdays, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (before Introduction to Judaism). No cost.

Join us for lively conversation on major themes that emerge in the conversion process. What does it mean to embrace a new aspect of your identity? What questions do you have that you are afraid to ask? How are you talking about this choice with friends and family? What are you reading and learning that you want to discuss with others on the same journey?

HEBREW BOOT CAMP with Debbie Betesh Sundays, December 2, 9, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Cost: $50

Learn to recognize the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet and become comfortable sounding out some of the key recurring words and phrases in the Hebrew blessings for Shabbat and holidays. This course assumes no prior Hebrew experience.

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE CLASSROOM Learn Jewish content in small groups with Temple Israel clergy, local rabbis, and scholars.

INTRODUCING: “CHOCHMAT LEV, A LEARNED HEART” CERTIFICATE In this New Year of 5779, we will begin to honor Temple Israel’s committed learners with the “Chochmat Lev, A Learned Heart” certificate.

With this introduction comes five new categories of learning in “The Classroom” space of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning, determined by Temple Israel’s Adult Education Committee, clergy, and staff: • • • • •

History Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy Arts and Culture Spirituality

The Chochmat Lev certificate will be earned by those who complete five “Classroom” courses, one from each of these categories, over any length of time. Temple Israel has been a congregation of tremendous learning for many years. Our dedicated learners honor us, lift us up, and help to define our community. The Chochmat Lev, A Learned Heart certificate will allow us to honor our Learned Hearts as well as our Generous Hearts (Nadiv Lev), and to see that both are needed in the ongoing work of building this sacred community.

Learn Jewish content in small groups with Temple Israel’s Rabbi Zecher, Rabbi Gubitz, and Rabbi Jacobson at no cost:

ELIJAH AND ELISHA: EXPLORE BOLDNESS, DECEIT, TREACHERY, AND KINDNESS WITH TWO BIBLICAL PROPHETS with Rabbi Elaine Zecher (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Thursdays​, 8:45–10:00 a.m., October ​4, ​ November 15, ​December ​6, January ​10, February ​7, March 7, April 1 ​ 1, May ​2, June ​6​

The Torah ends with the statement: “Never again did there arise in Israel a prophet like Moses” (Deuteronomy 34:10).

Nevertheless, other prophets rose after Moses to face new and different challenges.

Join us as we e​ xplore t​ wo of the early prophets: Elijah and Elisha. Their stories are intertwined with the nascent monarchies and the lives of those who surrounded them. As we explore their stories, we will encounter treachery, deceit, boldness, and kindness. We will delve into various levels of the text, with an eye toward context and world view. Together we will bring forward modern and ancient Midrash as a lens for understanding and contemplation.​Open to everyone, no prior experience or text knowledge necessary!​

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THE TI YESHIVA: LEARN TO READ THE TALMUD with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy) Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 a.m., beginning October 9.

Option to attend weekly or every other week.

Join us as we swim through the sea of the Babylonian Talmud! Even if you have never read the Talmud before, you will soon find yourself debating with the rabbis and considering new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law you once considered archaic.

Together we will study the translations while engaging in Hebrew vocabulary and the tricky way translations can change meanings. No prior experience necessary!

Contact Brigid Goggin (bgoggin@tisrael.org) to register.

MONTHLY MUSSAR IN THE MUSEUM with Rabbi Jen Gubitz (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Spirituality) Sundays, 10:00–11:30 a.m., October 28, November 18, December 16, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5

Have you ever wondered how you might become more mindful and self-aware?

Do you sometimes feel you could better direct your reactions and impulses? Do you seek stronger, healthier relationships with others in your life, work, and community?

To explore being your best self through a Jewish framework, join Rabbi Gubitz to study Mussar, a centuries-old framework for Jewish spiritual learning and practice that can guide you to develop inner awareness in order to become the finest version of yourself. Through group learning sessions and personal practice, we will delve into Mussar wisdom and practices using original source texts and modern interpretation!

Each session will focus on a different theme: October 28 - Humility November 18 - Gratitude December 16 - Honor January 13 - Patience February 10 - Truth March 10 - Equanimity April 7 - Enthusiasm May 5 - Lovingkindess

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JEWISH WOMEN CHANGE THE WORLD: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE with Judith Rosenbaum, Executive Director of The Jewish Women’s Archives (History; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m., October 9, 23, 30.

Cost: $75 (members)/$105 (non-members).

Jewish women have been at the forefront of social movements throughout American history. Who were these bold leaders, what drove their commitment to social justice, and how have their contributions shaped our world? What can we learn from them as we face the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century? Join Judith Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Jewish Women’s Archive, to get to know the women upon whose shoulders we stand and the manifestations of their legacy in today’s troubling times.

DOUSE THE TIKI TORCH: A WORKSHOP SERIES AGAINST RACISM, ANTISEMITISM, AND WHITE SUPREMACY with Moishe Kavod House, led by Sam Dreyfus and Leah Varsano (History; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Sundays, 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m., October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18.

Cost: $125 (members)/$175 (non-members).

Moishe Kavod House’s workshop series explores the Jewish obligation to create a more just world. Together we will examine the connection between racism and antisemitism throughout history and into the present. What does it mean to imagine a world in which Jews of all racial and ethnic backgrounds build authentic, sustained solidarity with one another? How can we evaluate our personal and family histories to identify if and how we have benefited from or been harmed by racism and antisemitism? How can we create relationships with other communities targeted by white supremacy? You will leave this course with a commitment to concrete action, ready to begin or expand your community’s justice work.

REB ZALMAN AND THE QUEST FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL with Rabbi Or Rose, Associate Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School (History; Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Spirituality) Mondays, 7:00–9:00 p.m., October 22, 29, November 5, 19, 26.

Cost: $125 (members)/$175 (non-members).

Explore the life and work of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (1924–2015), founder of the Jewish Renewal movement and a pioneer in North American interreligious dialogue. Together, we will read a variety of Reb Zalman’s writings on Jewish thought and practice, as well as on the need for authentic engagement across lines of difference. In these five sessions, we will examine some of the intellectual and spiritual resources—including Hasidic, Sufi, and American counter-cultural—upon which this iconoclastic seeker and teacher drew when developing his unique religious vision.

EXPLORING THE ETHICS OF TOUCH THROUGH DANCE with Ilya Vidrin of Reciprocity Collaborative (Arts and Culture; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues) Sundays, 10:00–11:30 a.m., January 6, 13, 27.

Cost: $75 (members)/$105 (non-members).

Trust, vulnerability, and care are crucial to our interactions, as are movement and touch. This workshop asks an often overlooked question: what can we learn about ethical, social practice from movement? Inspired by movement practices such as the Tango, Swing, and Latin/Ballroom, we will investigate what it means to partner. This workshop will focus on basic weight-shifting patterns to practice leaning, gliding, and supporting each other through movement. Blurring the lines between follower and leader, we will play with bodily rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Join us as we explore what it means to move together. Comfortable clothing recommended, no previous dance experience necessary.

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE TOWN HALL Large events for the whole community, including our endowed lecture series.

TRANSFORMING FEAR: A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAB LUNCHEON WORKSHOP with Rabbi Ebn Leader Sunday, October 21, 1:00–5:00 p.m. Cost: $20, lunch included.

Day-to-day news can evoke fear, anger, and despair. As we act to change the external reality, we must not forget the call for internal work as well. Processing our emotions allows our external actions to be focused, compassionate, and sustainable—even in today’s political climate.

In this workshop, we will study and practice an early Hasidic methodology of processing fear by setting it in the context of a relationship with God. (No prior relationship with God? A problematic relationship? That’s okay! All are welcome.) Together, through text study, silent meditation, and contemplative singing, we will explore the broader Hasidic practice of “sweetening judgment.” This process, a method of transforming thoughts and emotions through contemplation, will move us forward in our work.

ANAT HOFFMAN: “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” with Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center Thursday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. No cost.

Temple Israel is honored to welcome Anat Hoffman and If You See Something, Say Something: An invitation to speak up when Israel strays away from its own declared vision. Israel’s Declaration of Independence ensures social and political rights to all of Israel’s inhabitants irrespective of religion, race, or sex; freedom of religion, conscience, language, education, and culture; and a country that will safeguard the holy places of all religions. There are instances where Israel goes off course.

What should diaspora Jews do? In this presentation Hoffman will suggest an action guide for the perplexed on how we can support the Israeli movements for justice.

STUDIO SHABBAT

Qabbalat Shabbat, Friday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. No cost.

Pray with your paintbrush! Join thousands of art lovers and advocates as we celebrate the 4th annual MassCreative’s #ArtsMatterDay. Experience Judaism through the artistic eye as synagogues and organizations across Massachusetts showcase various local artists. During our Qabbalat Shabbat service, we will each have a chance to try our hand at crafting art and connecting to Judaism and our Jewish journeys in a new, artistic way. All art materials are provided; wear something you don’t mind getting messy.

“MODERN LOSS,” IN CONVERSATION WITH THE AUTHOR with Rebecca Soffer and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Wednesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. No cost.

Join Modern Loss cofounder (and coauthor of the new book Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome.) Rebecca Soffer for an evening of community and no-holds-barred conversation about loss—the bad, the good, the ugly, and even the hilarious. Bring your insights, your experiences, and, of course, your questions.

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SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM: A SHABBATON RETREAT with Rabbi David Jaffe and the Temple Israel Clergy 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 16 – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17. Cost: $250.

Tikkun Olam, or repairing the world, is a treasured value in the Reform movement. Tikkun Adam, inner development, is gaining more interest as Reform congregations around the country host Mussar (Jewish spiritual practice) and meditation groups. How do these two movements intersect?

Come on this special Shabbat retreat to explore how social justice, Jewish spirituality, and inner development can be one integrated path and practice. We will learn, eat, talk, sing, meditate, pray, and play together as we build our community of social change leaders. This retreat is designed for those engaged in social justice activity or leadership.

The retreat will be led by Rabbi David Jaffe, founder of The Inside Out Wisdom and Action Project and author of the National Jewish Book Award Winner Changing the World From the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change.

BURSTEIN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND: ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA with Jonathan Weisman, author of (((Semitism))): Being Jewish in the Age of Trump and a panel discussion with ADL leaders 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1 beginning at 9:00 a.m. No cost.

After tweeting an excerpt from an editorial about the rise of fascist tendencies in the US, Jonathan Weisman, deputy Washington editor of The New York Times, found himself the target of the “alt-right.” He received a tidal wave of online hate, which forced him to face the startling state of American antisemitism. On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, we will learn from the research and personal experiences he shares in (((Semitism))). Saturday evening, through a panel conversation with ADL Boston Executive Director Robert Trestan and ADL National Chair Esta Epstein, we will consider our community’s recent and current responses to today’s antisemitism and the steps we can take going forward.

A WEEKEND OF CELEBRATING CHANUKAH: BRIGHTEN THE LIGHTS OF OUR CHANUKAH FESTIVAL WITH DAN NICHOLS

Friday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8 at 6:15 p.m., and Sunday, December 9 at 9:30 a.m.

Dan Nichols is a singular talent in the world of Jewish music. He is one of the most dynamic, influential, and beloved Jewish musicians in North America. Dan’s melodies have become an integral part of the spiritual and liturgical experience of countless individuals and Jewish communities. Dan will be with us on Friday, December 7 for a Qabbalat Shabbat Chanukah celebration, and on Saturday, December 8 at 6:15 p.m. for candle lighting and Havdalah ceremony followed by a “coffeehouse” musical program. On Sunday, December 9, Dan will spend the morning entertaining our FJECC Preschool, Village, and Religious School students. Made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Gabriel E. Padawer.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAB CHANUKAH HAVDALAH with Rabbi Elaine Zecher and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Saturday, December 8, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

We know Chanukah as a time of family and lights, dreidels and delicious fried foods. But have you considered the spirituality of Chanukah? As the sun sets, we will gather around the lights of the Chanukiah and the Havdalah candle and explore the spiritual practices of Chanukah.

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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THE BEIT MIDRASH Learning experiences cultivated and facilitated by Temple Israel members.

TILLI —TEMPLE ISRAEL LIFELONG LEARNING INITIATIVE— FALL SEMESTER

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., October 11 – November 15. Cost $50 (members/reciprocal members)/$100 (non-members).

Contact Sue Misselbeck (susanm@tisrael.org) to register by September 14.

TILLI is Temple Israel’s signature program for active and curious adults who attend peer-led study groups on a wide array of Jewish, cultural, and social policy-themed topics. This unique synagogue-based community offers exciting and stimulating classes in a friendly, social setting. Each of the six Thursday Fall sessions starts with coffee at 10:30 a.m. followed by classes that run through 4:00 p.m. A Lunch and Learn hour featuring speakers from Temple Israel and community organizations separate the morning and afternoon classes.

MORNING (11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): • Power in Art with Helen Kolsky • What’s So Funny? with Robert Martin • Economics Challenged with Irwin Price • The Jews of Spain with Susan Rutstein • Mindfulness and Movement with Susan Sachs

AFTERNOON (2:00 – 3:30 p.m.): • The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and Its Influence on the Jewish Labor Movement with James Cooper • Two Years Down, Two To Go with Ruth Klepper • Through the Eyes of Amos Oz with Natalie Schatz

AFTERNOON (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.): • The Universe, an Introduction with Ted Greenwood • Critical Social and Political Issues in Israeli Film with Don Putnoi

Visit www.tisrael.org/tilli-peer-led-learning for Study Group descriptions, group leader bios, and more. Class registration is available through the TILLI brochure, which is available at the front desk. Contact Sue Misselbeck at 617-566-3960 or susanm@tisrael.org.

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Day

Time

Dates

Cost

Registration

A Taste of Judaism with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal

Thursdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

9/20, 9/27, 10/4

No cost

Reform Jewish Outreach Boston

Lunch with the Safranit with Ann Abrams

Tuesdays

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

10/9 & 11/13

10/9: No cost 11/13: $10

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Mondays & Shabbat Dinner on 10/26

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 10/26

$125/couple

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Bursting with Joy! Birthing Class with CNM Sarah Kleinman and Rabbi Soffer

Tuesdays

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13

$180 (members) $225 (non-members)

Shoshanna Goldberg, sgoldberg@tisrael.org

Living Judaism with Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal

Tuesdays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

10/16, 11/13, 12/11

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Introduction to Judaism with the TI Clergy

Thursdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

10/18 - 2/28, weekly

$275/individual $375/couple

Reform Jewish Outreach Boston

Becoming Jewish with Rabbi Jen Gubitz and Rabbinic Intern Jessica Lowenthal

Thursdays

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

(Before Intro to Judaism)

11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Hebrew Boot Camp with Debbie Betesh

Sundays

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

12/2 & 12/9

$50

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

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Elijah and Elisha with Rabbi Elaine Zecher

Day

Thursdays

The TI Yeshiva with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Tuesdays

Time

Dates

Cost

Registration

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

10/4, 11/15, 12/6, 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/2, 6/6

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Begins 10/9 with option to attend weekly or every other week

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

No cost

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Monthly Mussar with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Sundays

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/7, 5/5

Jewish Women Change the World with Judith Rosenbaum

Tuesdays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

10/9, 10/23, 10/30

$75 (members) $105 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Sundays

10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18

$125 (members) $175 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19, 11/26

$125 (members) $175 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

1/6, 1/13, 1/27

$75 (members) $105 (non-members)

www.tisrael.org/ adult-education (Or on page 10)

Douse the Tiki Torch with Moishe Kavod House, led by Sam Dreyfus and Leah Varsano

Reb Zalman and the Quest for Spiritual Renewal with Rabbi Or Rose

Exploring the Ethics of Touch with Ilya Vidrin

Mondays

Sundays

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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TILLI Fall Semester with Study Group Leaders

Day

Thursdays

Time

Dates

Cost

Registration

10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15

$50 (members) $100 (non-members)

TILLI Brochure (available at the front desk, or call 617-566-3960 for a mailed copy)

Register for classes online at www.tisrael.org/adult-education

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Date & Time

Cost

Registration

Transforming Fear with Rabbi Ebn Leader

1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, 10/21

$20, lunch included

www.tisrael.org/adult-education (Or on page 10)

“If You See Something, Say Something” with Anat Hoffman

7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 10/25

No cost

No registration

Studio Shabbat with Deb Putnoi and Natalya Bernstein

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 10/26

No cost

No registration

“Modern Loss” with Rebecca Soffer and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 11/7

No cost

No registration

Spiritual Activism: A Shabbaton Retreat with Rabbi David Jaffe and the Temple Israel Clergy

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 11/16 through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11/17

$250

www.tisrael.org/adult-education (Or on page 10)

Burstein Scholar-in-Residence: Antisemitism in America with Jonathan Weisman and ADL Leaders

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 11/30, and Saturday, December 1 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

No cost

No registration

Spiritual Practice Lab Chanukah Havdalah with Rabbi Elaine Zecher and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 12/8

No cost

No registration

Chanukah Festival with Dan Nichols

6:00 p.m. on Friday, 12/7 6:15 - 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, 12/8 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, 12/9

No cost

www.tisrael.org/adult-education (Or on page 10)

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Fall 2018 Registration Form To register for your Fall 2018 class selections, visit www.tisrael.org/adult-education, or complete, detach, and return this form along with a check payable to Temple Israel of Boston to: CAJL at Temple Israel of Boston, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 To register more than one person from your household for a given program, include all registrants’ names on the line, enter the correct number of participants in the corresponding box(es), and adjust the cost accordingly.

Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ City _____________________ Zip _____________ Phone Number ____________________________ Email Address _____________________________________________ CLASS SELECTIONS:

Appy Hour: Lunch with the Safranit.............................................. $0

Cinema Biblioteca: Lunch with the Safranit.................................. $10

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions........................................ $125/couple

Living Judaism............................................................................... $0

Becoming Jewish........................................................................... $0

Hebrew Boot Camp....................................................................... $50

Elijah and Elisha............................................................................. $0

The TI Yeshiva................................................................................ $0

Monthly Mussar............................................................................. $0

Jewish Women Change the World.................................................

$75 (members),

$105 (non-members)

Douse the Tiki Torch......................................................................

$125 (members)

$175 (non-members)

Reb Zalman and the Quest for Spiritual Renewal..........................

$125 (members)

$175 (non-members)

Exploring the Ethics of Touch Through Dance...............................

$75 (members),

$105 (non-members)

Transforming Fear.......................................................................... $20

Spiritual Activism: A Shabbaton Retreat........................................ $250

Chanukah Festival Havdalah and Coffeehouse Music................... $0 Total:

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Thank you for being part of the Fall 2018 Semester of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel!

We look forward to learning together with you.

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