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| Adult Education at Beth El |
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Milton (Mickey) Kramer Scholar-In-Residence |
Ongoing Courses |
Mini-Courses |
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Milton (Mickey) Kramer Scholar-In-Residence |
| Speaker: Rabbi Jack Moline |
| Date: April 17-19, 2009 |
| Presentations: Friday Night, Shabbat morning, after Shabbat lunch, and Sunday morning |
| Description: We are pleased to announce that we have booked one of the top 3 pulpit rabbis in America, according to Newsweek magazine! Rabbi Jack Moline, Rabbi at Agudas Achim in Alexandria, Virginia, was ranked
based upon his ability to inspire through scholarship and oratory, community leadership and innovation,
ability to meet spiritual and personal needs and goals of the congregation as well as leadership within the
denominational movement. Mark your calendars for April 17-19 to attend this special, insightful Shabbat
weekend! Schedule of Events at Beth El: Friday, April 17 Shabbat dinner and discussion: “Rights and Pledges” - Jewish Life in America Shabbat evening services 6:00 p.m., Dinner 6:45 p.m., Rabbi Jack Moline 8:00 p.m. RSVP no later than Monday, April 13th to the synagogue office: $18.50/adult, $10 children 12 and under Saturday, April 18 Shabbat morning services 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Jack Moline to deliver sermon Saturday evening dessert reception 9:00 pm: “Humor and Schmooze” with Rabbi Jack Moline At the home of Janet Green and Bill Williams, 801 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk Sunday, April 19 Sunday morning brunch 10:00 am: Rabbi Jack Moline at Beth El - “Top Ten Things Jewish Parents Should Say More to Their Children” |
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Ongoing Courses |
| Course: Lunch and Learn |
| When: Wednesdays at noon. Upcoming: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 |
| Instructor: Rabbi Ruberg, Rabbi Tendler, Cantor Piltch |
| Description: Starting Wednesday, October 14th at noon, Rabbi Ruberg will resume his weekly Lunch and Learn sessions at the synagogue. Some of our members have come regularly to these classes for over a decade now. Others join the group every year. Topics vary from issues in American Jewish life to Bible study to developments in Israel today. Students may come regularly, occasionally or as one-time “drop-ins”. Lunch and Learn really is “come one, come all”. It will be helpful for those who are coming the first week, however, to call the office so we will know how much food to prepare. The cost each week, generally $5.00 per person, covers the cost of lunch. Rabbi Ruberg will teach the “learn” part of Lunch and Learn most weeks, but as occurred last year during his absence for medical reasons, Cantor Piltch and Rabbi Tendler are always willing and gracious enough to lead the sessions periodically. Beth El’s classes and programming have changed over the years, but one constant has always been the Wednesday noon Lunch and Learn, and beginning this month, this regular class will start again. |
| Course: Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Year-Long Series |
| When: Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 8:45 pm. |
| Instructor: Rabbi Ruberg, Rabbi Tendler, Cantor Piltch |
| Description: Thursday, November 6 will be the opening session of a year-long adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah class that
will culminate in a group ceremony during the first months of calendar year 2010.
Rabbi Ruberg, Rabbi Tendler and Cantor Piltch will team up to teach the classes as well as to work with
the group to plan and prepare for the culminating ceremony. Close to ten women and men have already either
signed up or expressed serious interest, but we are leaving time during the High Holy Days to publicize the
class further, so that others will be able to join prior to the first sessions.
Sessions will be held regularly Thursday nights, a night when there seem to be few community conflicts.
The classes will run from 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. The basic outline of the sessions will be as follows: 1) Introduction to Bar/Bat Mitzvah 2) JUDAISM 102 Series 3) Hebrew Reading Series 4) Planning and Preparing for the Ceremony See the Mini-Courses section below for more details on each of these courses. The Beth El religious staff is looking forward to bringing another group of adults to this special milestone. Please feel free to call or e-mail Rabbi Ruberg to discuss the program, to get more detailed info. |
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Mini-Courses |
| Course: Judaism 101 Class |
| When: 6 Sessions on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm. Upcoming: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 |
| Instructor: Rabbi Ruberg and Rabbi Tendler |
| Description: JUDAISM 101 is an in-depth 6-week course taught by Rabbi Ruberg and Rabbi Tendler that will focus on aspects of Jewish beliefs, texts, culture, and history as an introductory level class. Classes will include a presentation, study of Jewish texts, and discussion. The course is open to adults of any background in the community and public. |
| Course: Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class - Preparing for the Ceremony |
| When: Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Upcoming: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 |
| Instructor: Rabbi Ruberg, Rabbi Tendler, and Cantor Piltch |
| Description: After a summer break, Beth El’s latest Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah group will resume its studies on Thursday night, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Last year the class studied with Rabbi Ruberg, Rabbi Tendler and Cantor Piltch in a “Judaism 102” series and then met regularly with Idit Benmor Piltch to learn or review the skills of Hebrew reading. Over the next several month, the class will plan and prepare for the group Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremony, to be held early in 2010. The upcoming adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah service will be a highlight of the Beth El adult education and programming year. (Part 4 of the Year-Long Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Series) |
| Course: Women Only Fitness Class |
| When: Wednesdays starting January 6th, 7:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Instructor: Joanna Schranz (Certified Personal Trainer, Beth El member, and mother of three) |
| Description: Start reaching your fitness goals today! One-hour class Mix of cardio, weight training, and core strength using resistant bands. Cost: 4 sessions for $44. We will continue the class on a monthly basis. To sign up, call Joanna at 321-8955. (Individual personal training sessions also available.) |
| Course: Women about Women |
| When: Next Session on Sunday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. (more dates to come) |
| Description: Hadassah and Sisterhood's Women About Women Present: Women and Heart Disease - The Differences from Men in Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Prevention Celebrating Heart Health in a Holistic Way! Sunday, February 21st at Beth El 10 AM - 12:15 PM (Come join us while the kids are in Religious School) Margarita Simon, Nurse Practitioner - Diagnosing Disease in Women Dr. Susan Kaplan - recent studies in Women’s Health Rabbi Susan Tendler - spirituality and the holistic view of health Join us for a light brunch RSVP to the Temple office or to Judy Mitnick at 495-4111 |
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