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Ongoing classes/study:
Current classes:
- Lunchtime Talmud Class with Rabbi Friedman: How can our ancient texts help guide us today?
4 Thursdays, 12 noon: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, Inner Conference Room
Together we will explore Pirke Avot and other vital texts from the Mishnah and Talmud, attempting to understand not only the origins of much of our ethical tradition, but also, to garner wisdom to enable us lead more principled lives today. Through lively debate, discussion, and study, we will seek to bring our ancient texts to life and understand ourselves and our society better as well. No knowledge of Hebrew or prior experience necessary, only a curiosity and desire to learn and grow. Contact to Pete at 479.3441 or
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to register.
- Bay Area Community Talmud Circle taught by Professor Deena Aranoff
Help us build a community of Talmud students. Lehrhaus Judaica, the Aleph Society of Israel, and Kevah, in partnership with the Osher Marin JCC, Congregation Rodef Sholom, and Congregation Kol Shofar, are seeking curious, committed and community-minded adults to become the first Marin cohort of Aleph Fellows for the 2011-12 academic year. Aleph Fellows meet one Sunday morning a month for nine months, to engage in chevruta study (partner study) and discussion, participate in webinars, and attend an exclusive event in the spring of 2012 with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, one of today’s greatest Talmud scholars. To apply, please visit www.lehrhaus.org.
- 9 Sundays, 9:30 – 11:30 am: 11/6, 11/20, 12/11, 1/22, 2/12, 3/4, 3/25, 4/29 & 5/20, JCC
Cost: $135 (Scholarships are available for Rodef Sholom congregants. Please call Moji at 479.3441 or email her at
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)
Childcare is available for attendees of the Marin cohort. (Two-hour minimum—non-member rates: first child is $14; second child is $12.)
- Neglected Books of the Bible--Not a class, not a lecture series, rather a do-it-yourself discussion group!
Mondays, starting October 24, 7-8:30 pm
We are launching an open-ended discussion group, dedicated to studying selections from Nevi’im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings), those books which complete the Hebrew scriptures. The first five books of our Bible tell the story of how Israelites became a people who were chosen to receive the Covenant, while the sixth and seventh narrate Jewish history after our people settle in the Promised Land. We propose using Marc Brettler’s How to Read the Bible (JPS) and Marc Brettler/Adele Berlin, eds., Jewish Study Bible (Oxford University Press, 2003). Both paperbacks are widely available.
- How often our group meets will be decided at our first meeting. No previous Torah study is required. We ask only for a desire to learn and a willingness to participate in the dialogue. Please contact Marian Blanton at 479.7446 or
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if you are interested and to receive digital readings.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Those interested in adult bar/bat mitzvah should contact Cantor David Margules at 479.3441 or
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. Adult B'nai Mitzvah preparation will begin following High Holy Days 5770/Fall 2009.
Other Torah resources:
- Sign up here for the Union of Reform Judaism's 10 minutes of Torah and get 10 minutes a day of personal connection to a Jewish text, issue or topic. Each day has a separate theme: Torah , Mishnah Day, (formerly Hebrew Connection), Israel Connections, Delving into Liturgy (formerly Lessons from Our Tradition), and Jewish World and Social Action. Select all five days or any combination.
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Through the efforts of our Kulanu/ Inclusion of Those with Disabilities Committee, Rodef Sholom has been acknowleded as an accessible congregation by the National Organization on Disability. 