A Congregation of Learners
Dear Friends,
Temple Menorah is dedicated to creating a congregation of learners committed to promoting universal Jewish literacy, with Torah at the center.
As you peruse our website at least one course or program will entice you to take the leap and become a Jewish learner. What could be more valuable to our lives than to discover that Jewish tradition speaks directly to the challenges of modern life? All we need is an open attitude and a guide to lead us through!
Our Continuing Jewish Education program has evolved into an exciting and far reaching Jewish learning experience. It offers much to the beginner as well as the more sophisticated learner, allowing mind, body and spirit to be nourished from the wellspring of Jewish tradition.
Our tradition likens study to prayer. In the Midrash even the Holy One pours over a volume of Talmud! No wonder we Jews have revered study for four millennia.
LET THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK OPEN THE BOOK.
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Hevrat Torah
Rabbi Silver
This study has been ongoing continuously since Rabbi Silver’s arrival in 1987. Since then the entire Five Books of Moses have been discussed verse by verse three times!! This fall, for the first time, we will make a foray into the next section of the Tanach, the Prophets. Texts are provided.
Tuesday Afternoons
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
No Charge
Begins October 16, 2007
Torah Chanting
Rick Muller
No matter how well you read hebrew, learn how to chant the Torah and Haftorah portions and their blessings in the most fun and effective way using colors. Rick has been teaching Torah & Haftorah for over 30 years.
Thursday Evenings
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Begins October 18, 2007
No Charge
Torah Study
Ed London
Torah Study incorporates reading the weekly Parshah and studying various contemporary commentaries on the portion. Open group discussions and reading from the regular Torah Book rounds out this lively form of worship and study.
Thursday Mornings
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
No Charge
Yiddish Club - Der Yiddisher Vinkle
Hy Sabath
It's not a class! We just love to hear and speak Yiddish! If you enjoy reading Yiddish stories (usually humorous) in transliteration and talking in Yiddish while sharing what is happening now or past memories, then this class is for you. All levels of Yiddish are welcome.
Thursday Mornings
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No Charge
Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Silver
Rabbinic Intern Danny Burkeman
Introduction to Judaism is a class designed for people wanting to gain an intellectual knowledge of Judaism as well as the skills to perform these basic rituals. There are also many opportunities in which students can confront their feelings about becoming Jewish or what it actually means for them to be Jewish.
Introduction to Judaism meets once a week for a total of 18 weeks during the year. The course is broken down into two 9-week sessions--one beginning in the fall and one in the winter. Attendance at all 18 weeks of the class is a requirement for conversion.
Thursday Evenings
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$150 Single: Member / Non-Member $195
$250 Couple: Member / Non-Member $295
Begins October 18, 2007
Pathways to Judaism
Rabbi Silver
Pathways to Judaism is a weekly class timed so that Tuvia parents can more easily participate. The curriculum mirrors that of the Jewish calendar cycle and the life cycle, with topics of current concern mixed in, e.g.; Israel, interfaith families, child rearing, the dietary laws and questions about God, Salvation and Angels.
Fridays Mornings
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
No charge, but a donation to the Hetty Gutman Tuvia Fund is appreciated.
Begins October 19, 2006
Stepping Stones to a Jewish Soul
Rabbinic Intern Danny Burkeman
Stepping Stones for the Jewish Soul is a Basic Introduction to Judaism course for intermarried families and families of Jews-by-Birth wishing to strengthen their religious identities through exploration and discovery.
Stepping Stones will strive to provide participants the opportunity to re-examine their heritage from a new adult perspective. Through Stepping Stones you will go, step-by-step, into the world of Jewish ritual and communal practice.
Sunday Mornings - once a month
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$250 per family/ Free to new Temple Menorah members who joined in 2006
9/16, 10/7, 11.4, 12/2, 2/3, 3/2, 3/2, 5/4, 6/1
Adult Hebrew
Cantor Didi Thomas
This class is designed for the beginner or intermediate Hebrew reader or anyone who has tried and had difficulty with the alphabet in the past. Enjoy a class tailored to your needs. Learn the basic constructs of the Hebrew language and how to apply these simple rules to prayers to enrich your prayer experience. Please Note: This class is a prerequisite for the upcoming Adult B’nai Mitzvah class to begin in 2007.
Tuesday Evenings
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$180
Begins October 16, 2007
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Cantor Didi Thomas
Open to any adult synagogue member wishing to learn to read from the Torah and lead the congregation in prayer and ritual, culminating in a group B'nai Mitzvah ceremony. Proficiency in Hebrew reading is a prerequisite.
Tuesday Evenings
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$180
Begins October 16, 2007
Jewish Spirituality and Meditation
Cantor Didi Thomas
Learn how to connect to your soul and activate the divine spark within, how to become sensitive to the world around you and receive the messages sent to help you live the life God has divined for you. Learn how to unlock your personal power and radiate the inner essence that is completely you! Feel free to bring your own dairy dinner and stay for our new Neshamah soul Service!
Fridays Evenings - once a month
6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
No Charge
History and Cultures of the Middle East
Joe Porzucki
This fourteen-week video course will survey key cultural, historical and political aspects of the states and territories which comprise the Middle East. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the cultural and geographic complexity of the region and its influence on world events. Also included are topics addressing artistic, social and religious dimensions of near eastern cultures. Feature film clips, graphics and other media are used to illustrate concepts. Presented in conjunction with California State Dominguez Hills.
Tuesday Evenings
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$36
Begins October 9, 2007
PACE Exercise Class
Muriel Berks
People with Arthritis Can Exercise. This class brings together people with arthritis and other related conditions for enjoyment while doing gentle exercise to improve well being, increase flexibility and range of motion, and improve muscle strength and posture. Call Muriel Berks at (310) 545-6117 to register.
Tuesdays Mornings
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No Charge
Jazzercise
Beach Cities Jazzercise
Jazzercise combines elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing, and more to create truly effective programs for people of every age and fitness level. Increase your muscle tone, flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance using easy-to-follow movements. To find out more about Jazzercise including pricing and registration information, please contact Marie Hoffman or Dwain Roqué at (310) 791-4703 or email them at info@beachcitiesjazz.com
Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Contact instructor for pricing
Adult Yoga Class
This class is IDEAL for people with increasing difficulty in bending, twisting, reaching, etc. The gentle stretching and lengthening benefit the body and soul alike.
Monday Mornings
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$7 per class or $40 for 6 classes
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