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.
Calendar Of Courses
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SATURDAYS
Torah Study
9am–10am
w/RABBI SILVER, RABBI DEBORAH GOLDMANN, CHAPLAIN BONNIE LEOPOLD & CHAPLAIN GILA KATZ
Torah Study incorporates reading the weekly Parasha 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 with Rabbi Silver.
No charge
MONDAYS
JUDAISM 102
7:30pm–9:30pm
w/ RABBI DEBORAH GOLDMANN
For those who have completed Judaism 101. Topics will include trends in Judaism, ethical dilemmas, modern understandings of God, feminism and evolving approaches to prayer, among others.
Cost: $270 member/ $300 guest
TUESDAYS
TORAH STUDY
12pm–1pm
(PARASHAT HA-SHAVUAH) WITH ED LONDON
Discuss the weekly Parasha (Torah portion) as a group and feel free to ask your challenging questions.This is all led by members of the Torah group.
No charge
WEDNESDAYS
TORAH STUDY
7:30pm–9:30pm
w/ RABBI SILVER
Torah Study incorporates reading the weekly Parasha 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 with Rabbi Silver.
No charge
THURSDAYS
JUDAISM 101
9:30am–10:30am
w/ RABBI SILVER AND RABBI DEBORAH GOLDMANN
Judaism 101 is a class designed for people who want to gain an intellectual knowledge of Judaism as well as the skills to perform basic rituals. It can also serve as a “refresher” course for those returning to a more active synagogue life. The class meets once a week for a total of 18 weeks during the year. The course is broken down into two 9-week sessions — Attendance at all 18 weeks of the class is a requirement for conversion.
Cost: $150 member/ $195 guest
YIDDISH CLUB
11am – 12pm
w/ HY SABBATH
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 sharing past memories, then this class is for you. All levels of Yiddish are welcome.
No charge
HEBREW 101
7:30pm –9:30pm
w/ CANTORIAL SOLOIST JESSICA HUTCHINGS
In Hebrew 101, we will learn the basics of reading Hebrew and translating key words and phrases. Join the class in order to prepare for the next cycle of Adult B'nai Mitzvah, just because you have always wanted to be able to follow the Hebrew in the siddur, or simply because you are curious about Ivrit (Hebrew).
Cost: $90 member/ $108 guest
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