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Synagogue Synergy |
Winter-Spring 2008
BETH EMETH Programs |
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Adult Enrichment |
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Jews and Judaism in
the 21st Century: Human Responsibility, the Presence of God, and the
Future of the Covenant, continued (New students welcome!
Instructor:
Rabbi Steve Glazer
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Wed
10:00 – 11:00 AM |
Start: 1/2/08 |
End:
5/14/08 |
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Thu
8:00 – 9:00 PM |
Start: 1/3/08 |
End:
5/15/08 |
In this
course, we shall use the new, though-provoking volume, Jews
and Judaism in the 21st Century: Human Responsibility, the Presence
of God, and the Future of the Covenant — (in which five
respected Rabbis, David Ellenson, David Hartman, Irving “Yitz”
Greenberg, Harold Kushner and Harold Schulweis, reinterpret Jewish
life and re-imagine its future) — as a springboard to discuss/debate
our own thoughts about these issues.
Fee: $18 Mem / $25
Non-Mem
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Hebrew Crash Course, Starting From Scratch
Instructor: Emma Goldenberg
Nine Classes: Tue noon - 1:00 PM
Start: Jan 29, 2008, End: Mar 25, 2008
Begin or
refresh the Aleph Bet, learn to decode and build syllables into
words, begin to recognize key words in Siddur and travel phrases.
Our goal will be to recite Brachot and text for a Shabbat Evening
dinner. FREE, Registration Required
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 Chug Ivri
— Hebrew Conversation
This informal group meets
twice monthly
in members' homes
Year-round - 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM (subject to change)
Join other Hebrew
speakers of all levels for an informal get-together to learn Ulpan
style or to stay in practice and avoid getting rusty. Complete
fluency in not required. No cost to participate. For more
information, contact Susan
Berger.
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Mashgiach Class
— Become a certified
supervisor of Kashrut in the CBE kitchen
Instructors: Rabbi Glazer, Ita Mandel
This
2-part class is suggested for anyone involved in synagogue programs
that prepare food in our kitchen. Classes are formed when several
Congregants express an interest in obtaining certification. Please
call Ita Mandel at 703-860-4515 ext. 141 to find out when the next
class begins.
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Social Hall Dance Lessons -- New! Two Class Levels!
Mondays -- Start: Jan 28, 2008, End: April 31, 2008
Beginners 7:00 - 8:00 PM; Fee: $110/couple
Advanced Beginners 8:00 - 9:00 PM; Fee: $110/couple
You and
your significant other are in a Social somewhere for a Simcha, the
DJ invites everyone to dance. Will you both go for it? In just nine
classes, you both will be secure in several steps and more confident
on the floor. Well-known local dance instructor William Anderson,
four year veteran of Arthur Murray Studios, will teach ballroom
basics in the comfort of our Social Hall. Fee: see above.
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Basic Judaism
Instructor: Steven Rein
Three Classes on Sundays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM -- Feb 3, March 2,
April 6
In this class, JTS
Rabbinic intern, Steven Rein, will introduce Jewish fundamentals
such as life cycle events, holidays and the meaning of ritual
objects. After the first meeting, the class will be tailored to
address specific concerns of students.
FREE,
Registration Required |
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Learner’s Minyan
Instructor:
Rabbinic Intern Steven
Rein
Three Sessions on Shabbat, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM -- Feb 2, March 1,
April 5
An alternative to
Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary, this minyan will proceed at a
slow pace and include explanation of prayers and synagogue customs.
Check for location on arrival. No cost, no registration required. |
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Talmud Study
Facilitator: Rabbi Steve Glazer
Every Sunday, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
No cost, no registration required
Thanks
to a modern translation by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, it is now possible
to study the Talmud in English. Rabbi Steve leads a small group on
the challenging and rewarding exploration that is Talmud Study. Drop
in once or become a regular. No cost, no registration required
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 Torah Discussion
Facilitators: Congregants
Every
Shabbat, noon, year round. No cost, no
registration required
Each
Saturday a group gathers in the Beth Emeth Library to share opinions
and insights into the Parashat HaShavuah (Torah portion of the
week). Relaxed and informal, the discussions are led by group
members. No experience in Torah Study is necessary. See the
Torah Study Group page to learn
more or join the email list.
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College is Almost Here, Now What?
Instructor: David Brandolph
February 24, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
For
parents of kids in grades 10 – 12.
Sound, latter day financial planning advice as college becomes
reality, ready or not. FREE, Registration Required |
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Israel @ 60 at CBE
With Shiri
Rahamim, JCC of No. VA Shalicha (Emissary from Israel)
March 30,
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Israeli vs. American Culture
How are we
alike? How can we be so different?
April 13,
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Israeli Sports
Sports are
as important to Israeli life as they are here in America.
Find out
about Israel’s current and historic athletic triumphs.
Fee: $10 each at the
door; Register in advance $18 for both |
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Volunteer to
Support Hypothermia Center January 20 – 27
CBE is
committed to prepare and serve dinner the night of January
20, provide
all breakfast foods for the week, provide volunteers all
week at
various times. To volunteer, call CBE at 703-860-4515 x127.
Help Save Lives!!!! |
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To register for any Beth
Emeth Adult Enrichment class:
CBE Members,
register online!
To pay by check and for
non-members,
use a flyer form -
download here (pdf**).
Questions?
Contact Mike Wikes at (703)860-4515 ext 127 or
mike@bethemeth.org .
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There are Many Other Upcoming Programs
Watch for Details in the Shofar and
Weekly Announcements |
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Adobe Acrobat program to open these files. |
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