ewish Community to Learn
Welcoming all adults of the Metropolitan Detroi
January & February 2000
Hebrew & Yiddish
Hebrew Language
Multiple levels at various times during the week.
14 weeks, beginning Monday, Feb. 7, Max M. Fisher Federation
Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Agency for Jewish
Education.
Yiddish Language
Beginner & Intermediate Yiddish classes.
14 weeks, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 8, Call for locations. Agency for
Jewish Education.
Beginner Hebrew Reading/ Intermediate Hebrew Reading
with Ahuva Newman
Beginners learn the alphabet & begin reading prayers; Intermediate
students continue to explore Siddur.
Beginner; 6:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Intermediate; 7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.,
Fee: M/$30, NM/$40. Temple Emanu-El. Call for starting date.
Adult Hebrew II
with Susan Sinai
Second level Hebrew for students who have completed
Adult Hebrew I. (Students who wish to take this class but have not
completed the first class must meet with the instructor prior to
registration.)
Wednesdays, starting Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m., Fee: $75.
Temple Shir Shalom.
Text Study
Major Figures in the Book of Esther
with Rabbi Herbert A. Yoskowitz
Three part Lunch & Learn program.
Feb. 29, March 7 & 14, Noon. Fee: $10/ session, $30 for series.
Adat Shalom Synagogue.
Who is Wise ?
Insights from Pirkei Avot
with Rabbi Rod Glogower
Wednesdays, starting Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. — noon, Max M. Fisher
Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Fee: $165.
Agency for Jewish Education.
Inside the Rabbinic Mind
with Rabbi Rod Glogower
Wednesdays, starting Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m., Max M. Fisher
Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Fee: $165
Agency for Jewish Education.
Bible Study
with Myron Jackler
Tuesdays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom.
Weekly Shabbat Torah Study
with Shoshana Ben Ozer
Every Shabbat morning, 8:45 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Congregation Beth Shalom.
Weekly Sidrah
with Cantor Ben-Zion Lanxner
Lunch & Learn on Weekly Torah Portion with Rabbinic & Midrashic
commentaries.
Thursdays, Jan. 6 — Feb. 24, 12:30 p.m., $10 for lunch.
Congregation B'nai David.
Weekly Pirkei Avot
with Cantor Ben-Zion Lanxner
Discussion on Mishna Pirkei Avot with Kahati's commentary.
Wednesdays, Jan. 5 — Feb. 23, 6:00 p.m. Congregation B'nai David.
Swimming in the Sea of Talmud-
Lessons for Everyday Living
with Rabbi Lee Buckman
Purchase of accompanying textbook recommended, not required.
Reservations are required and must be made through Eilu v' Eilu. No
knowledge of Hebrew or Talmud study experience required.
Thursdays, Jan. 13 and Feb. 10, Shiur, 11:00 a.m., Lunch, Noon.
Fee: $15/ session (includes lunch). LaDifference Restaurant, 7295
Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. Eilu v' Eilu.
Rosh Hodesh Learning Minyanim for Women
New! Prayer and study to welcome each new month on the Jewish
calendar. Showcasing the teaching talents of women in our community.
Jan. 9 (for Shevat) , Feb. 6 for (Adar I); Morning minyan, 9:00 a.m.,
Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park; Evening minyan, 7:45 p.m.,
Congregation Shaarey Zedek-B'nai Israel Center, Walnut Lake, West
Bloomfield. Eilu v' Eilu.
Judges, Kings and Prophets — The Struggle for Power,
Authority, and Leadership in the Tanakh
with Michael Weiss
Sessions are self-contained and can be attended independently,
although attendance for the entire series is recommended.
6 Mondays, starting Jan. 10, 8:00 p.m. Fee: $60/ series, $10/session,
Cong.B'nai Moshe, 6800 Drake Rd., W.Bloomfield. Eilu v' Eilu.
Torah Study for Women Only
with Rabbi Steven Well
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
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11:00 a.m. JCC JPM Bldg., Oak Park
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Torah Study
with Shoshana Ben Ozer
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
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11:00 a.m. JCC JPM Bldg., Oak Park
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Introduction to Talmud & Rabbinic Literature
with Rabbi Joseph Klein
This course will explore the historical development of rabbinic
literature from its Pharisaic beginnings, through its expression in
Talmud and Midrash, and into the modern responses of both
Orthodox and Reform rabbinic scholarship. All material will be
studied in English translation.
Thursdays, starting Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Fee: M/$40, $45
couple, NM/$50, $55 couple. Temple Emanu-El.
Partners-In-Torah
Perhaps you didn't have the benefit of a Jewish education as a child.
Perhaps you've always wanted to learn Hebrew, understand the
weekly Torah portion, or delve into the mysteries of the Talmud. Or
maybe you've been wanting to brush up on your general Jewish
knowledge. Then Partners-in-Torah is for you. Partners-in-Torah
teams you with a carefully chosen personal mentor for stimulating
learning, no holds barred, just the commitment of one hour a week.
Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Yeshiva Beth Yehudah.
History
Jewish History Tour
with Rabbi Steven Well
12 Mondays, starting Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m., JCC —Kahn Bldg.
W. Bloomfield. Fee: $165. Agency for Jewish Education.
Humanistic Judaism Class
with Rabbi Sherwin Wine
The history of the Jews.
Mondays, 7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Fee: M/free, NM/$100.
Birmingham Temple.
Evening with The Rabbi
with Rabbi Sherwin Wine
A special evening for prospective members or anyone interested in
Humanistic Judaism. ednesday, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m. Birmingham Temple.
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