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Happy are you, O Israel, for all of you, from the oldest to the youngest among you, are wise. Babylonian Talmud Eruvin 53b Learning is a lifelong mitzvah for all of us. From the very young to the very old, we offer many opportunities for study and reflection, from formal adult classes to Shabbat table talks, from traditional religious school learning to whole family learning projects. Click on each of the following categories for more information: Religious School To download the Religious School calendar for the 2009-2010 year, click here. Kol HaMishpacha (whole family learning) Pre-school children Adult education Senior learning
The sacred mitzvah of learning - stories from our adult students I attend classes (most recently a Talmud class led by Rabbi Stacy) for a number of reasons. They provide me with new knowledge and insights. They give me an opportunity to deepen relationships with other congregants, including some I might not have even met in other situations, and with the clergy. And, they are another avenue for keeping my brain engaged. Did you know that the Hebrew name Adam comes from the same root as the words for "earth" and "red"? Or that the words for breath, spirit and soul all come from the same Hebrew root word, "n'shama"? These are the kinds of connections we make in our Intermediate Hebrew class with Sara Navon on Thursday nights. Sara is an energetic teacher whose enthusiasm for her native Hebrew spills over to her students every time we meet. Our excellent text is based on prayerbook Hebrew so our study results in a much deeper look into those prayers and their real significance. That means that now we have a much greater understanding of the parts of the service and we can bring new knowledge to Torah study, too. The pace is just right for those of us with some Hebrew background, very engaging but challenging as well. We have also had the chance to connect with each other in class, helping each other along as we go. This class is much more than just learning a language, it's a way to delve deeper into Judaism and make new friends at the same time. Cindy Ostroff If you have a story you would like to share, please send it to Meredith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
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Now that Purim is over, it's time to focus on Passover. Click here to learn about Passover services, Passover hosting, the JCRC Freedom seder, the Women's seder and more!
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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. 