Phoenix Community Kollel Upcoming events & classes starting August 2011- March 2012
Beginner’s Programs Sept. 29 & 30 |10 am High Holiday Learners Service - Rosh Hashana October 7 High Holiday Learners Service - Yom Kippur Eve October 8 |10 am High Holiday Learners Service - Yom Kippur Tuesdays | November 8 - 29 Four Part Crash Course | Jewish Business Ethics Tuesdays | January 24 - February 28 Six Orders in Six Weeks An Overview of the Oral Law in six weeks March 11 | Seder Success Seminar
Weekly Kollel Classes Talmud Workshops: All levels-for men Sundays | 9 - 11 am Mon., Tues., & Thurs. | 7:45 - 9 pm Topics in Torah: Advanced for women Mondays | 11 am Night Mishna: For men Mondays | 8:15 pm Laws of Daily Living: Intermediate for Women Tuesdays | 7:45 pm Master Halacha: All levels Wednesdays 7:15 pm Decipher the Parsha: Intermediate Wednesdays | 8:00 pm 6516 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ, 85014
Temple Chai
The New Shul
Pirke Avot
The New Shul Havruta Program
Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 pm | Begins October 27 “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” The world stands on 3 things – Torah, service of G-d and acts of love and kindness.” What is the source of these wise teachings? They all appear in Pirke Avot, a section of the Mishna dedicated to ethical guidance. Join us for a discussion of these “Ethics of the Fathers” and explore the guidance they offer us in our daily lives. Taught by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell. Free to members of Temple Chai or those affiliated with another temple. Guests: $50
Parshat HaShavua
Wednesdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | On-going The Jewish experience is framed through the lens of the weekly Torah portion. We begin in the fall with the story of Creation, read about Noah, the patriarchs and matriarchs, journey to Egypt and stand at Sinai. As we travel through the wilderness, the Mishkan is constructed and the foundation of a just and caring society is established. We conclude the year poised to enter the Promised Land. Join us for a weekly exploration of the weekly portion with our insightful clergy team. Bring your own dairy lunch. New comers and drop-ins are always welcome. Taught by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell and the Temple Chai clergy. Free
Torah Study
Sundays, during religious school | 9:30 - 10:30 am Begins September 11 This is an on-going class alternately lead by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell, Sander Nassan, Jere Friedman and Lisa Kaiser. Drop-ins for this class are always welcome. Free
The program for 5772 (2011-12) will consist of 6 units of 3 to 4 weeks each, for a total of 20 weeks. Each 3 or 4-week unit will conclude with a shiur (lecture) by Rabbi Wasserman or Rabbi Kanter wrapping up the material from the previous weeks. The shiurim will be on Shabbat afternoons, after kiddush. The topic for 5772 is The Character of Biblical Personalities, as portrayed in the Bible and rabbinic midrashim. Please call or visit our website, thenewshul.org for the complete schedule.
Weekly Text Classes
Weds. 9 -10 am | Begins Oct. 5 | The New Shul The Books of Sh’muel, led by Rabbi Kanter. The story of the rise of the first Israelite kingdom under Kings Saul and David. Rashi on the Parashah of the Week, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Wednesdays, noon to 1 pm | starting Aug. 3. At the law office of David Don, 301 E. Bethany Home Rd., ste B100. The S’fat Emet on the Parashah of the Week, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Hasidic teachings of Rabbi Yehudah Leib Alter of Ger. Thursdays, noon to 1 pm | starting August 25 Location TBA. For additional classes led by Rabbi Kanter, please visit the Womens Jewish Learning Center website, womensjewishlearningcenter.org.
Threads of Jewish Life
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4645 E. Marilyn Rd. Phoenix AZ 85032
Havruta means partnership. Participants in The New Shul Havruta program explore and discuss weekly study materials with a partner (in person, by phone, Skype, or however you wish). Materials are sent by email at the beginning of each week. For those who wish to discuss the materials with a teacher, we offer an open beit midrash Sunday mornings at 10:15 am at the beginning of each new week of study.
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