This Fall: "Discover Judaism!"
An intro to Judaism cosponsored by Congregation Netivot Shalom and Lehrhaus Judaica;
please call Rachel at Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447 x101 to enroll.
An intro to Judaism cosponsored by Congregation Netivot Shalom and Lehrhaus Judaica;
please call Rachel at Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447 x101 to enroll.
Discover Judaism: Join this series of classes, designed to help you access the deep meanings of Judaism through a friendly, beginner-level journey. Participants can join one series at a time, and are welcome to begin at any point. Jews and non-Jews are welcome!
Series 1: Torah Discovery
With Rabbi Menachem Creditor
The Torah demonstrates the earliest dynamic conversations that became Modern Judaism. One book of the Torah, each with its unique style and content, will be discussed each session. We will also engage questions of Biblical authorship, interpretation, and theology. No Hebrew is required for this class.
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10
Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley
Class fee: $50-$75 — (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
For more information or to enroll call Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447
Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley
Class fee: $50-$75 — (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
For more information or to enroll call Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447
Series 2: Jewish Holidays
With Rabbi Shalom Bochner
The rhythm of a Jewish year is based on the cycle of Holidays. And while Rosh HaShannah and Yom Kippur are the days where more people might attend a synagogue, there are many calendar-based moments for Jewish connection that evoke joy, memory, celebration, sadness, commemoration, and pride. Each session in this series will focus on a different "type" of Jewish Holiday, including those based in the Torah, and those that have emerged since. No Hebrew is required for this class.
Dates: Tuesdays, Nov. 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15
Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley
Class fee: $50-$75 — (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
For more information or to enroll call Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447
Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley
Class fee: $50-$75 — (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
For more information or to enroll call Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447
Series 3: Spiritual Practice and Jewish Law
With Rabbi Menachem Creditor
What is the system of Jewish Law, and is it the same as spirituality? Over the course of Jewish history, communities and individuals have developed many forms of Jewish spiritual practice. Is there a sense of "command" in Judaism today? Can a search for spirituality influence the way Jewish law functions? We will explore these questions, and also engage questions of Denominations and modern community. No Hebrew is required for this class.
Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16
Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley,
Class fee: $50-$75 — (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
For more information or to enroll call Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447
Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Place: Netivot Shalom, 1316 University Ave., Berkeley,
Class fee: $50-$75 — (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
For more information or to enroll call Netivot Shalom at 510-549-9447
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Rabbi Menachem Creditor
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