Adult Learning
Weekly Text Classes
The Parashah of the Week, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Wednesdays from 9 to 10 am, beginning Sept. 5 2012. At The New Shul
Men’s Class: Likkutei Moharan, The Teachings of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Wednesdays from noon to 1 pm, beginning Sept. 5 2012. At the law office of David Don, 301 E. Bethany Home Rd., suite B100.
Hasidic Teachings on the Parashah of the Week, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at The New Shul, starting on Sept. 6 2012.
Jewish Prayer: Finding Our Way, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Shabbat afternoons after kiddush, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 6.
For classes led by Rabbi Kanter, please visit the Womens Jewish Learning Center website.
Guest Lecturers
Rabbi Arthur Green, Sunday evening Feb. 10 2013 at 7:30 pm. “Spiritual Insights from the Hasidic Tradition: A Scholar Reflects.” Arthur Green is one of the world’s leading scholars and interpreters of the Jewish mystical tradition. He is the author of many books, including Tormented Master: The Life of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, Seek My Face: A Mystical Theology, Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow, and Radical Judaism.
Dr. Ruth Fagen, Sunday Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm. Ruth Fagen is Head of Jewish Studies at the Heschel School in New York City, and a member of the Talmud faculty at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. Dr. Fagen’s lecture is sponsored by the Women’s Jewish Learning Center.
Pre-Holiday Workshops
“Gather Your Words:” Preparing for the Days of Awe, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Tues. Sept. 11 at 7:30 pm.
“Spreading the Light:” Preparing for Hanukah, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Mon. Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm.
“In Every Generation. . . ” Preparing for Pesah, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Thurs. Mar. 14 at 7:30 pm.
“Searching For Sinai:” Preparing for Shavuot, led by Rabbi Wasserman. Wed. May 8 at 7:30 pm.
Book Group
Wed. Oct. 17 at 7:30 pm: The Dove Keepers by Alice Hoffman
Wed. Nov. 28 at 7:30 pm: Now They Call Me Infidel by Nonie Darwish
Wed. Jan. 9 at 7:30 pm: Those Who Save Us by Jenna Bloom
Wed. Feb. 6 at 7:30 pm: Enemies Of The People by Kati Martin
Wed. Mar. 6 at 7:30 pm: The Free World by David Boznozgis
Wed. Apr. 24 at 7:30 pm: Prague Winter by Madeline Albright
The New Shul Book Group is led by Mike and Jennie Kronenfeld.
All classes and programs are free of charge.