Center for Adult Jewish Learning Fall 2019 Brochure

Fall 2019/5780 Brochure Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

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OPEN DOOR Introductory classes for people exploring or rediscovering Judaism.

CLASSES Jewish content in small

Introductory classes for people exploring or rediscovering Judaism.

CHOOSING JUDAISM: EXPLORING THE JOURNEY TOWARDS A NEW RELIGIOUS IDENTITY with Rabbi Jen Gubitz Sunday, September 15, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

No cost

Are you considering conversion? Are you in the process of becoming Jewish? Are you newly Jewish? This one-day workshop focuses on the process of conversion to Judaism, as well as relating to one’s family and community with a new religious identity. Offered at no charge, advance registration is required.

groups with Temple Israel

A TASTE OF JUDAISM

clergy, local rabbis, and

with Rabbi Jillian Cameron, Consultant

scholars.

Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 9/19, 9/26, 10/3 No cost

Events Large events for the whole community, including our endowed lecture series.

Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives. Open to all, including interfaith couples, those with Jewish family heritage, and the simply curious. No prior knowledge necessary.

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM with Temple Israel Clergy Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., October 24 - February 27 Cost: $275 individual/$375 couple

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAB A space to discover a spiritual voice that is meaningful to you.

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Open to all, this course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.

BECOMING JEWISH

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INDEX View all our class offerings in a table format.

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 Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., 11/7, 12/5, 1/9, 2/6 No cost

What does it mean to embrace a new aspect of your identity? What questions are you afraid to ask? How are you talking about this choice with friends and family? What do you want to discuss with others on the same journey? Join us for a lively conversation on major themes that emerge in the conversion process. This class meets before Introduction to Judaism. Enrollment in both courses is recommended, but not required.

LIVING JUDAISM with Brigid Goggin Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., 10/28, 11/18, 12/16 No cost

Are you in the final months of your conversion? Have you recently affirmed your commitment to Judaism? Gather with other Jews by Choice to explore conversations on memory, identity, and authenticity. A commitment to attend all three sessions is required to participate.

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MODERN COUPLES, BIG JEWISH QUESTIONS

PLANNING A JEWISH WEDDING

with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

with Rabbi Jen Gubitz at WorkBar Cambridge

Sundays, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., 10/27, 11/3, 11/17, and Shabbat dinner on 11/1 Cost: $125 per couple

Sunday, January 12, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Modern Couples, Big Jewish Questions is an 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.

The class meets four times: three classroom sessions and one Shabbat dinner. The class is open to anyone who is curious about creating a Jewish home.

Cost: $25 per couple

Recently engaged? In the process of planning your wedding?

Explore the symbols of the Jewish wedding ceremony, ways to honor family traditions, and how to personalize your ceremony.

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

Daytime offerings: THE TI YESHIVA: LEARN TO READ THE TALMUD with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., every week starting October 15 No cost

Even if you have never read the Babylonian Talmud before, you will soon find yourself debating with the rabbis and considering new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law. Together we will study the translations while engaging in Hebrew vocabulary and the tricky way translations can change meanings. No prior text study or Jewish knowledge required–all are welcome. (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy)

KING SOLOMON: MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE, BUT WE WILL TRY! with Rabbi Elaine Zecher Thursdays, 8:45 - 10:00 a.m., 11/7, 12/5, 1/2, 2/13, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 6/4 No cost

How much do we really know about King Solomon? We will use the imaginative force of modern midrash to explore, uncover, and read between the lines to draw out the full texture of this great, wise, and eventually failed King. Let us ask questions about King Solomon’s worldview and reflect with our own contexts to understand the life he lived, the characters he met, and the incredible influence he had, and still has, on the Jewish people and the world to this very day. (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues)

THE HASIDIC TALE: STORIES OF WONDER, CHALLENGE, AND RENEWAL with Rabbi Or Rose, Associate Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 Cost: $125 members/$175 non-members

Eastern European Hasidism—the great mystical revival movement—had a profound impact on Jewish life since its founding in the late 18th-century. Hasidic masters developed the maiseh (Yiddish)—the tale—as a tool for spiritual and ethical development and created a vast collection of stories designed to stimulate the mind and open the heart, addressing a range of theological and ethical issues. Join us as we explore this rich and varied trove of tales, asking how these literary creations might help us in our ongoing search for meaning and purpose. (History; Arts and Culture)

LAST TUESDAY BOOK GROUP with Temple Israel Librarian Ann Abrams Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., monthly starting October 29 No cost

Build community while discussing your favorite books. Each month we tackle a new book with a Jewish theme, or a book to which we can bring Jewish sensibility. Bring a bag lunch and join the conversation. Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. For more information contact Ann Abrams, aabrams@tisrael.org.

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

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CLASSES Evening offerings: SAMSON: A MUSCULAR MYTH MAGNIFIED AND RE-MANUFACTURED IN EVERY AGE

LEARN TO READ HEBREW

with Rabbi Ronne Friedman

Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Cost: $125 members; $175 non-members

Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 Cost: $150 members; $210 non-members (dinner included)

This course will begin with a critical investigation of the Biblical story of Samson (Judges 13-16), followed by discussion of Ze’ev Jabotinksy’s 1930 novel, Samson the Nazarite and David Grossman’s 2005 book, The Lion’s Honey. The Samson saga has inspired writers to retell the story in order to reflect the culture and politics of their own times, and we will contrast the Jabotinsky’s (right of center) Revisionist Zionism of the early 20th Century with Grossman’s (left of center) early 21st century attitudes towards Israel’s conflict with the Palestinians. Course registration includes a copy of both books. (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues)

YICHUDIM: AN INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH MYSTICISM ON RELATIONSHIPS with Rabbi Getzel Davis, Associate Rabbi and Jewish Educator at Harvard Hillel Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 Cost: $150 members; $210 non-members

Join us as we explore teachings from the spiritual tradition on the nature of encountering the other. By exploring mystical teachings from the Zohar, Rabbi Isaac Luria, Rebbe Nachman of Breslev, Rabbi Mordechai Lanier of Izbica, and Rav Shagar, we reflect on how it might inform our 21st Century approach to relationships. Through this study, we will learn about different Jewish mystical systems and engage in guided meditation. (Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy; Spirituality)

HEBREW BOOTCAMP with Debbie Betesh Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 11/5 and 11/12 Cost: $50 members; $70 non-members

with Debbie Betesh

Move beyond Hebrew Bootcamp at a moderate pace. This class will lead you through your next steps as a Hebrew reader.

BURSTING WITH JOY! BIRTHING CLASS with Sarah Kleinman, Certified Nurse-Midwife, and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 Cost: $200 members; $250 non-members

Certified Nurse-Midwife, Sarah Kleinman, will cover the birthing process and guide you through birthing practice, while Rabbi Suzie Jacobson will discuss Jewish values, ideas and 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. It is also a perfect supplemental course if you have taken or plan to take another birthing class. We welcome interfaith, LGBTQ, and single parents.

Please wear comfy clothing.

WRITING LETTERS AS A SACRED PRACTICE with Vanessa Zoltan, Nondenominational Chaplain and Co-host of the podcast Harry Potter & the Sacred Text Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., 12/4, 12/11, 1/8, 1/15 Cost: $100 members; $140 non-members

When Lincoln died, the story goes, they found a drawer full of letters he never sent. What are some letters that you never sent?

What are letters you wish you had received? In this class, we will use Ira Byock’s four things you have to say to live well: “Please forgive me,” “I forgive you,” “Thank you,” and “I love you”. Each class will have time for discussion, time to write a letter, and time to read our letters aloud. (Arts and Culture; Spirituality)

Do you feel lost in Hebrew? Hebrew Bootcamp will teach you to recognize the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet!

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.

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TILLI FALL SEMESTER: TEMPLE ISRAEL LIFELONG LEARNING INITIATIVE Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 Cost: $70 members; $120 non-members

Join TILLI this fall to engage in peer-led study groups on a wide array of Jewish, cultural, and social policy-themed topics in a friendly, social setting. Deadline to register is October 10.

MORNING STUDY GROUPS • • • • •

RBG: The Person, The Lawyer, The Justice – with Carol Agate Hungarian Jews: Assimilation, Annihilation, Resurgence – with George Deak Tikkun Olam: How to Solve the Climate Crisis – with Jill Hahn, Harvey G. Michaels, and Joan Rachlin Stop Complaining! The Future of Urban Transportation and Decision-Making – with Irwin Price and Larry Koff Through a Narrator’s Lens – Helen F. Smith

AFTERNOON STUDY GROUPS • • • • •

Jill Lepore’s These Truths, a History of the United States: The History of America that You Didn’t Read in High School – with Priscilla Golding Identity and Belonging: Voices of Contemporary American Poets – with Judy Herman and Wendy Drexler The Power of the Press and Other Media – with Bob Martin Who We Are and How We Got Here: Immigration into and Migration within the United States – with Emmett Schaefer Nutrition and Health Aging – with Barbara Koff

To register for TILLI’s Fall Semester, visit www.TILLI.org or email Sue Misselbeck at susanm@tisrael.org

“CHOCHMAT LEV, A LEARNED HEART” CERTIFICATE Temple Israel’s committed learners are honored with the “Chochmat Lev, A Learned Heart” certificate by completeing five courses over any length of time within our five categories of learning: • • • • •

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

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 allows 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.

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

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EVENTS Large events for the whole community, including our endowed lecture series. No cost unless otherwise noted.

RABBI DEBRA ROBBINS: OPENING YOUR HEART WITH PSALM 27 Friday, September 20, 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat

Rabbi Debra Robbins, who grew up at Temple Israel of Boston and currently serves as rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, will join our clergy team in leading services on Friday September 20. Rabbi Robbins recently published Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27: A Spiritual Practice for Jewish New Year and will share her work with us as we prepare spiritually for the High Holy Days.

BOB MANKOFF: WHAT’S SO FUNNY? in partnership with Jewish Arts Collaborative, Jewish Book Council, and WBUR Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m. $25 with book; $18 without book

Former New Yorker Cartoon Editor, Esquire Cartoon and Humor Editor, and child of the Borscht Belt, Mankoff shares from his new book Have I Got a Cartoon for You! Join him in conversation with WBUR’s Ben Brock Johnson as they explore how “The People of the Book,” eventually became better known as “The People of the Joke.” Fun, funny, and thought provoking. Book signing and dessert after presentation. Purchase tickets at www.jartsboston.org.

BURSTEIN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND: RABBI ANDREA WEISS Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19

This Sukkot, join us for a weekend of study with Rabbi Andrea L. Weiss, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Provost and Associate Professor of Bible at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She is co-editor of American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters (University of Cincinnati Press, 2019) and associate editor of The Torah: A Women’s Commentary (CCAR Press, 2008). She has written Figurative Language in Biblical Prose Narrative: Metaphor in the Book of Samuel (Brill, 2006) and numerous articles on biblical poetry, metaphor, and other topics.

Friday, October 18, 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat: The Power of Metaphor in the Bible and Beyond We will examine how the rich corpus of metaphors contained in the Bible yields important insights about how our ancient ancestors thought about God and the world around them, plus meaningful resources for us as well.

Saturday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. Torah Study: Sukkot and the Shared Value of Caring for the Vulnerable One of the values shared by multiple faith traditions is an insistence on caring for the vulnerable. We will explore a range of religious texts on this topic and some of the American Values, Religious Voices letters that connect these sacred teachings to our own time and place.

Saturday, October 19, 4:00 p.m. Havdalah Learning: Is There “Nothing New Under the Sun”? Ecclesiastes and the Quest for Meaning in Life Commentator Michael Fox describes the biblical book of Ecclesiastes, which we read from on Sukkot, as “a strange and disquieting book” that “gives voice to…the pain and frustration engendered by an unblinking gaze at life’s absurdities and injustices.” We will delve into the wisdom offered by an ancient sage who, thousands of years later, can help us make sense of our lives.

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LIEL LEIBOWITZ OF UNORTHODOX PODCAST at Arts Matter Shabbat, in partnership with Jewish Arts Collaborative Friday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat

As part of the 5th annual celebration of Arts Matter Day, a project of MassCreative, Temple Israel and the Jewish Arts Collaborative welcome Liel Leibowitz, co-host of the podcast Unorthodox, author of A Broken Hallelujah, a spiritual biography of Leonard Cohen, and co-author of The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between.

DAWNLAND: FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION with filmmaker Adam Mazo, co-founder of Upstander Project Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Dawnland is an Emmy-nominated documentary about cultural survival and stolen children. By following the first government-sanctioned truth and reconciliation commission in the United States to contemporary Wabanaki communities, the film bears witness to intimate, sacred moments of truthtelling and healing. Join us for a special screening and conversation with film director and Temple Israel member Adam Mazo. Visit www.dawnland.org to view a trailer.

JOSH NELSON: SHABBAT OF MUSICAL CELEBRATION Friday, November 22, 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat

One of the most popular performers and composers in modern Jewish music, Josh Nelson brings his extraordinary message of hope, unity, and spirituality to concert stages and worship services across the globe. Josh is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose work is celebrated and integrated into the repertoire of congregations, camps and communities around the world. His music builds community, lifting up the spirit of those in his presence. We look forward to welcoming Josh back into our midst for a Friday evening celebratory and music-filled service. This weekend is made possible by a generous gift from our well respected member and music lover, Gabriel E. Padawer.

ANDREW RIDKER: THE FUTURE OF JEWISH WRITING IN AMERICA Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Novelist Andrew Ridker will deliver a brief lecture followed by a lively conversation about JewishAmerican literature—where it’s been and where it’s going. Andrew Ridker’s first novel, The Altruists, was a New York Times Editors’ Choice. He is the editor of Privacy Policy: The Anthology of Surveillance Poetics and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Paris Review, Guernica, Boston Review, The Believer, St. Louis Magazine, and elsewhere. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 On Friday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m., the honorable John Kerry, 68th Secretary of State, will join us for a special Shabbat of Environmental Justice. Stay tuned for more information about this event, and other programs coming this spring about Israel, Arts and Culture, Justice, and more.

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

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAB Prayer is not a spectator sport, and it’s not always easy to feel at home in a Jewish ritual life. The Spiritual Practice Lab is a space to discover, through learning and practice, the spiritual voice that is most meaningful to you. All programs open to everyone and offered at no cost.

PRE-SHABBAT MEDITATION

Every Friday, 5:30 p.m.

On Friday nights, we will gather for a pre-service meditation and chanting circle to help us enter Shabbat with greater focus and peace. No RSVP required

SHOFAR: A SPIRITUAL ALARM CLOCK

Monday, September 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

On Rosh Hashanah the shofar quite literally calls us to wake up from our spiritual and moral slumber. But what are we meant to hear in the wailing blast of the ram’s horn? We will explore rabbinic texts from throughout Jewish history to better understand our modern practice. Dinner will be provided. RSVP to bgoggin@tisrael.org.

IS THIS THE FAST WE CHOOSE? YOM KIPPUR, AFFLICTION, AND THE SEARCH FOR SPIRITUAL FOCUS

Monday, September 23, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

The prophet Isaiah criticizes the meaningless fasts of his ethically challenged peers. But today, we still use fasting as a spiritual tool to help us focus and pray on Yom Kippur. Should we? What does the fast mean to us today? Join us as we explore texts and share our personal practice as we prepare for a meaningful high holiday season. Dinner will be provided. RSVP to bgoggin@tisrael.org.

SUKKAH OF JUSTICE AND COMPASSION

Sunday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.

Join us on Erev Sukkot for a festive service and vegetarian potluck celebration under the Sukkah of Justice and Compassion, together with outside partners and other faith communities. RSVP to tputerman@tisrael.org, and let us know what dish you plan to bring.

SIMCHAT TORAH LEARNING

Sunday, October 20, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

With the Torah scrolls unfurled, we wrap ourselves in its teachings and the ultimate questions it poses to us about how we will move into the year and live our lives more fully. Join us for wine, cheese, and text study before we join the full community for the 6:00 p.m. service and dancing on Nessel Way.

CHANUKAH HAVDALAH

Saturday, December 28, 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, followed by Chinese food and good conversation. RSVP to bgoggin@tisrael.org.

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OPEN DOOR INDEX Title

Day

Time

Start Date

Frequency

Cost

Choosing Judaism with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Sunday

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

9/15

One time

No cost

Taste of Judaism with Rabbi Jillian Cameron

Thursdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

9/19

3 sessions; once a week

No cost

Introduction to Judaism with Temple Israel clergy

Thursdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

10/24

18 sessions; once a week

$275 individual; $375 couple

Modern Couples, Jewish Questions with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Sundays

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

10/27

4 sessions; once a week

$125 per couple

Living Judaism with Brigid Goggin

Mondays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

10/28

3 sessions; once a month

No cost

Becoming Jewish with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Thursdays

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (before Intro class)

11/7

4 sessions; once a month

No cost

Planning a Jewish Wedding with Rabbi Jen Gubitz

Sunday

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (in Cambridge)

1/12

One time

$25 per couple

Day

Time

State Date

Frequency

Cost

The TI Yeshiva with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Tuesdays

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

10/15

all year; once a week

No cost

TILLI Fall Semester with Study Group leaders

Thursdays

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

10/17

6 sessions; once a week

$70 members; $120 non-members

Samson with Rabbi Ronne Friedman

Mondays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

10/28

6 sessions; once a week

$150 members; $210 non-members

Last Tuesday Book Group with librarian Ann Abrams

Tuesdays

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

10/29

all year; once a month

No cost

Intro to Jewish Mysticism with Rabbi Getzel Davis

Tuesdays

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

11/5

6 sessions; once a week

$150 members; $210 non-members

Hebrew Bootcamp with Debbie Betesh

Tuesdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

11/5

2 sessions; once a week

$50 members; $70 non-members

King Solomon with Rabbi Elaine Zecher

Thursdays

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.

11/7

all year; once a month

No cost

The Hasidic Tale with Rabbi Or Rose

Mondays

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

11/18

5 sessions; once a week

$125 members; $175 non-members

Burting with Joy! with CNM Sarah Kleinman and Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Tuesdays

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

11/19

4 sessions; once a week

$200 members; $250 non-members

Learn to Read Hebrew with Debbie Betesh

Tuesdays

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

11/19

5 sessions; once a week

$125 members; $175 non-members

Writing Letters as Sacred Practice with Vanessa Zoltan

Wednesdays

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

12/4

4 sessions; twice a month

$100 members; $140 non-members

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EVENTS INDEX Title

Date & Time

Cost

Rabbi Debra Robbins: Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27

Friday, September 20 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat

No cost

Bob Mankoff: What’s So Funny?

Tuesday, September 24 7:30 p.m.

$25 with book; $18 ticket only www.jartsboston.org

Burstein Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Andrea Weiss

Friday, October 18 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat Saturday, October 19 9:00 a.m. Torah Study 4:00 p.m. Havdalah Learning

No cost

Liel Liebovitz at Arts Matter Shabbat

Friday, October 25 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat

No cost

Dawnland: Film Screening and Discussion

Wednesday, October 30 7:00 p.m.

No cost

Josh Nelson Music Shabbat

Friday, November 22 6:00 p.m. Qabbalat Shabbat

No cost

The Future of Jewish Writing in America with Andrew Ridker

Tuesday, November 26 7:00 p.m.

No cost

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE LAB INDEX Title

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Date & Time

RSVP

Pre-Shabbat Meditation

Every Friday 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

No RSVP needed

Shofar: A Spiritual Alarm Clock

Monday, September 16 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

RSVP requested: bgoggin@tisrael.org

Is This the Fast We Choose? Yom Kippur, Affliction, and the Search for Spiritual Focus

Monday, September 23 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

RSVP requested: bgoggin@tisrael.org

Sukkah of Justice and Compassion

Sunday, October 13 7:00 p.m.

RSVP requested: tputerman@tisrael.org

Simchat Torah Learning

Sunday, October 20 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

No RSVP needed

Chanukah Havdalah

Saturday, December 28 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

RSVP requested: bgoggin@tisrael.org

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Fall 2019 Registration Form To register for Fall 2019 Open Door and Class offerings, 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(es) _____________________________________________ Open Door:

Choosing Judaism............................................................................ $0

Taste of Judaism............................................................................... $0

Introduction to Judaism................................................................... $275 individual; $375 couple

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

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

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

Planning a Jewish Wedding.............................................................. $25 per couple

Classes:

The TI Yeshiva with Rabbi Jacobson................................................. $0

Samson with Rabbi Friedman...........................................................

$150 (members)

$210 (non-members)

Intro to Jewish Mysticism with Rabbi Davis.....................................

$150 (members)

$210 (non-members)

Hebrew Bootcamp with Debbie Betesh............................................

$50 (members)

$70 (non-members)

King Solomon with Rabbi Zecher......................................................$0

The Hasidic Tale with Rabbi Rose.....................................................

$125 (members),

$175 (non-members)

Bursting with Joy! Birthing Class......................................................

$200 (members)

$250 (non-members)

Learn to Read Hebrew with Debbie Betesh......................................

$125 (members)

$175 (non-members)

Writing Letters as Sacred Practice with Vanessa Zoltan...................

$100 (members)

$140 (non-members)

Total:

$

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

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Rabbi Elaine S. Zecher Cantor Roy B. Einhorn Rabbi Suzie Jacobson Rabbi Jen Gubitz Rabbi Dan Slipakoff

Rabbi Ronne Friedman, Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Bernard H. Mehlman, Senior Scholar

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