Adult Learning
Weekly Text Classes
The Biblical books of Sh’muel, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Wednesdays from 9 to 10 am, starting on Dec. 7. At The New Shul
The M’or Einayim of Rabbi M’nahem Nahum of Chernobyl, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Wednesdays from noon to 1 pm. At the law office of David Don, 301 E. Bethany Home Rd., suite B100.
The S’fat Emet on the Parashah of the Week, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Hasidic teachings of Rabbi Yehudah Leib Alter of Ger. Thursdays from noon to 1 pm. At the dental office of Dr. Yaneav Cohen, 14269 N. 87th St. in Scottsdale (85260)
For classes led by Rabbi Kanter, please visit the Womens Jewish Learning Center website.
Guest Lecturers
Dr. Wendy Zierler, And Rachel Stole the Idols: The Emergence of Modern Jewish Women’s Writing. Tues. Jan. 31 at 7 pm at The New Shul. Co-sponsored by Valley Beit Midrash and the Women’s Jewish Learning Center. Wendy Zierler is Associate Professor of Modern Jewish Literature and Feminist Studies at Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion.
Rabbi Ed Feinstein, A Curriculum of Wonder: The Genius of Abraham Joshua Heschel. Tues. Feb. 7 at 7:30 pm at The New Shul. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Jewish Learning Center and Valley Beit Midrash. Ed Feinstein is Senior Rabbi at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino CA.
Dr. Joel Gereboff (titles to be announced). Shabbat and Sunday, Feb. 11-12. Joel Gereboff is Professor and Chairman of the department of Religious Studies at Arizona State University.
Pre-Holiday Workshops
“Gather Your Words:” Preparing for the Days of Awe, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Thurs. Sept. 15 at 7:30 pm.
“Spreading the Light:” Preparing for Hanukah, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Tues. Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm.
“In Every Generation. . . ” Preparing for Pesah, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Mon. Mar. 26 at 7:30 pm.
Book Group
Wed. Oct. 26 at 7:30 pm: The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
Wed. Dec. 7 at 7:30 pm: The Eichmann Trial by Deborah Lipstadt
Wed. Jan. 25 at 7:30 pm: The Outside World by Tova Mirvis
Wed. Feb. 29 at 7:30 pm: My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for his Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar
Wed. Mar. 28 at 7:30 pm: Title to be announced
Wed. Apr. 25 at 7:30 pm: Title to be announced
The New Shul Book Group is led by Mike and Jennie Kronenfeld.
Israeli Film Series
Sat. Night Dec. 17 at 7:30 pm: Jaffa by Keren Yedaya (2009)
Sat. Night Jan. 21 at 7:30 pm: Beaufort by Yosef Cedar (2007)
Sat. Night Feb. 18 at 7:30 pm: Campfire by Yosef Cedar (2004)
All classes and programs are free of charge.