Jewish Learning

Start the Year with Learning!

This is a great time to start a class. There are many Introduction to Judaism classes listing in the new Lehrhaus Judaica catalog. Look here for the list. I particularly recommend the Introduction to the Jewish Experience with Rabbi Ruth Adar. You can begin the class at any of three entry times – fall, winter…

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The Question of God

Ever asked a Jew what they think about God? Bet you got too many answers! Come hear Rabbi Dardik teach about God as one night in his Exploring Jewish class. One non-Jewish student’s comment upon exiting class two years ago, “That rabbi argues with everything, even himself. I like that!” Exploring Judaism What do Jews…

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Exploring Judaism

What do Jews believe? Is there life after death? What do Jewish texts teach about sex? What is the Jewish Bible? Join other curious individuals to explore Judaism through film clips. Attend one or more evenings. 1.The Afterlife: What Is Its Role? Who Is It For? 2.God: A Jewish Perspective 3.Enjoying This World: Sexuality and…

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Jewish Paths

Have you ever wondered what Orthodox Jews believe? I mean beyond the gossip. How do they chose a life of observance? What does it mean to them? Is there any part of it that makes sense for me? Have you wished you could ask an Orthodox rabbi but were afraid that they were all –…

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God Talk

Postponed due to illness. Will be rescheduled – probably for spring 2012. God Talk with Rabbi Menachem Creditor Rabbis have amazing God-conversations with children fairly regularly. Why we don’t continue these conversations as easily as we age? The questions certainly don’t get any easier! Perhaps we forget, over the years, that sharing doubts and yearning…

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