Adult Education

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"Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it."

These immortal words about Torah from Pirke Avot express the powerful idea that the act of discovery . . . and self discovery . . . is open to all of us. Each of us is called, is challenged, to find his or her place within our tradition. And that tradition is rich with possibility . . . "everything is in it."

We look forward to another year of stimulating and fulfilling programs centered on the many facets of Jewish learning.

Shalom!

Rabbi Ranon Teller                                    Cantor Mark Levine

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Modern Conversations with the Narrative of Exodus
Select Saturdays at 9:00 AM.
In person at Brith Shalom.
Using post-enlightenment commentaries, join Cantor Levine as he delves into the texts which serve as our formative narrative.

Exploring Judaism
Select Sundays at 9:45 AM.
In person at Brith Shalom.
The course material is based on the nationally renowned Miller Curriculum from the American Jewish University. This class is designed for anyone interested in deepening your Jewish education, preparing for an adult bar/bar mitzvah, converting to Judaism, or strengthening your Jewish identity.

History and Theology of the Siddur:
Finding Deeper Meaning in our Prayers
Select Sundays at 11:00 AM in person at Brith Shalom and on YouTube.
Cantor Levine continues this year + long course on the history and theology of the siddur.

Adult Hebrew Level I
Select Sundays at 11:00 AM.
In person at Brith Shalom.
For those who have wanted to be able to read Hebrew, this is a beginning level, seven-month class to enable comfort with Hebrew letters and vowels.

Shabbat Lecture Series: Dr. Matthias Henze
Friday, January 24, 6:15 PM.
Service is in person in the Brith Shalom Sanctuary and on YouTube.
Dinner and Lecture are in person only.
Title: Groups and Sects in Early Judaism: The Evidence from Josephus.

Scholar in Residence 2025: Dr. Dean Bell
Friday-Saturday, February 14-15, 2025
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Each year, Brith Shalom welcomes thought leaders and cultural ambassadors from around the globe. February 14-15, 2025, the shul hosts Dr. Dean Bell for a weekend of meaningful, spiritual conversation.

Shabbat Lecture Series: Dr. Mendel Kranz
Friday, March 21, 6:15 PM.
Service is in person in the Brith Shalom Sanctuary and on YouTube.
Dinner and Lecture are in person only.
Title: Antisemitism and Islamophobia.