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Quick links: CBE Adult Enrichment Programs
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Registration (see box at left)
New!
Online Learning Resources
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Winter/Spring 2010 Programs at Beth Emeth |
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Classes and Educational
Sessions |
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Why Faith Matters
 Instructor:
Rabbi Steve Glazer
Wed
10:00 – 11:00 AM or
Thurs 8:00-9:00 PM
Start: 02/16/10 End: 05/06/10
Rabbi Wolpe’s book serves as the springboard for a
discussion about the recent literary assault on all things related
to God. In response to the publication of a string of books by, for
and about atheists, Why Faith Matters has been called “an
articulate defense of religion in America.”
Fee: $18 Mem /$25 Non-Mem |
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Shabbat Services
Instructor:
Debbie Smith
Sundays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Start: 02/07/10 End: 05/16/10
Learn to chant the entire Shabbat Service, CBE style. You will learn
about the structure of the Shabbat Service and all the melodies as we
chant them in the Saturday morning Services.
Fee: $90 Mem / $125
Non-Mem |
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 Jewish
Literacy - Part 5
Instructor: Rabbi Steve Glazer
Sun, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Start: 02/07/10 End: 05/16/10
In
Part 5 of Jewish Literacy, Rabbi Steve will focus on ritual and
prayer, as discussion in the Joseph Telushkin book of the same
title. There is no prerequisite, anyone may join this class.
Fee: $18 Mem / $25 Non-Mem
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Everything I Wanted to Know
About Judaism, I Learned Through Star Trek, Dor Vador (The Next
Generation )
An all new class using clips from the latest installations of the Star
Trek saga
Instructor: Andrew Grotsky
Sundays, 7:00 — 8:30 PM, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 7
DATE CHANGE: Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21
The creators and
writers of the series produced scripts reflecting values straight from
the Hebrew Bible and many episodes pose moral dilemmas worthy of
Talmudic debate.
Fee: $25 Mem / $40
Non-Mem |
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Israeli Cinema II
 Teacher:
Mike Wikes
Tuesdays 7:30-9:30, March 2, 9, 16
Post Zionism is a term that has been used to describe the movement in
Israeli art and literature that seeks to shatter the Zionist myth by
reevaluating some of the foundations of the Jewish State. We will
screen three films that provide a revisionist perspective on some of
those mythical elements.
$18.00 Members / $36.00
Non-members
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Jewish Peoplehood
Conservative Judaism’s Answers to Today’s Hottest Controversies
Teacher: Sara Shalva, MA Judaic Studies, NYU
 New dates:
January 14, 21, 28
Conservative Judaism asks us to maintain both our commitment to Torah
and to contemporary society. How do we reconcile these conflicting
values? Join Sara Shalva in an exploration of Conservative legal
responsa -- our movement's innovative, and sometimes controversial,
attempts to apply ancient wisdom to modern concerns. Topics: Gender,
Egalitarianism, Sexuality, Divorce.
Fee: $36.00 Mem / $48.00 Non-Mem |
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Talmud Study
Facilitator: Rabbi Steve Glazer
Every Sunday, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
No cost, no registration required
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
-- NEW FORMAT
Facilitator: Mike Wikes
2nd
Shabbat of every month, noon or after Oneg Shabbat.
Following the
Kiddush on the second Shabbat of the month, we now engage in a
lively, one-hour study of the Parashat HaShavuah (Torah Portion of
the Week), facilitated by Mike Wikes. Discussion will be based on
chapters from the series entitled, “A Torah Commentary for Our
Times,” described as "a provocative approach to the weekly Sidrah,
juxtaposing the insights of ancient, medieval, and modern
commentators." Ideal for all levels of background and experience.
No cost, no
registration required
See the
Torah Study Group page to learn
more or join the email list.
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 Jewish
Peoplehood
Embassy of Israel
Speaker Series
(Coincides with Chai School hours)
January 17, 2010, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Monica
Lev-Cohen, Israel’s Complex Diversity
The second session
in our Embassy of Israel Speaker Series will be held on Sunday,
January 17, 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Our speaker will be Monika Lev-Cohen, who
served as the Embassy's Director of Academic Affairs and is currently
an Aliyah Representative for the Jewish Agency for Israel. She will
discuss the complexities of Israeli society in its religious and
cultural diversity and who are the people currently making Aliyah.
March 14, 2010, 4:30 - 6:30
Speaker to be determined
CBE Santuary, No cost,
RSVP requested. (Note: if you RSVPd for the entire 3-session series
that started in 2009, no need to re-register.)
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Jr. Congregation for Adults
Teacher: Mike Wikes
Saturdays:
January 9, (No Feb.), March 13, April 10, May 8, 10:30- 11:30 AM
While
the kids are in K’tongregation, Torah for Tots and Jr. Congregation,
the adults will get together for an informal class to provide
explanations and contemporary interpretations for different parts of
the Shabbat service. Guaranteed to make you feel more comfortable in
Services. No cost, no registration required |
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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
(pdf**)
Questions?
Contact Mike Wikes at (703)860-4515 ext 127 or
mike@bethemeth.org .
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Other Upcoming Special
Programs
(Watch for Details in the
Shofar and
Weekly
Announcements) |
CBE Members, register
for the Saturday night event now on Adult Enrichment form or on
Artist Weekend Page (coming soon). Members or Non-Members can also
register by
sending the form with your check. |
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8:00 PM
Instrumental Musical Shabbat Service with JTS Rabbinical Student,
Zach Fredman |
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 Celebration
of Learning and Congregational Picnic
May 23, 2010
Be a part of the
tradition. On the last day of Religious School, we celebrate the
year of Jewish education in the morning, followed by food, fun and
friends at our annual picnic. |
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Outstanding social, educational, cultural, and religious programming
from CBE organizations |
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Hazak (3rd Tuesday each month) |
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January 19
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Rabbi Steve,
Jewish Business Ethics |
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February
16 |
Ron Arons,
The Jews of Sing Sing |
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March
16 |
Rabbi Leonard
Cahan, The Origin of Wedding Customs |
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April
20 |
TBA |
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May
18 |
TBA |
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June
15 |
Annual End of
Year Luncheon |
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More info on Hazak page |
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Men's Club |
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Jan
31 |
Blue Yarmulka
Men-of-the-Year Dinner |
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Feb
6 |
Annual
Tzedakah Game Night |
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Feb
7 |
World Wide
Wrap Breakfast and Discussion |
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Feb
28 |
Purim
Carnival |
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March
7 |
Basketball
Tournament |
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March
13 |
March Madness
Shabbat |
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April
11 |
Yom HaShoah
Program |
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April
21-22 |
Yom
HaAtzma’ut Dinner |
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May
8 |
Father-Son
Camping Trip/Havdalah |
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More info
on Men's Club page |
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Sisterhood |
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April
18 |
Educational
Program: Tips on Interpersonal Relationships, guided by Robin
Cohen, LCSW |
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More info on Sisterhood page |
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There are Many Other Programs!
Watch for Details in the
Shofar and
Weekly
Announcements |
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