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Journey of Jewish Discovery @ Congregation Adath Shalom
Journey of Jewish Discovery @ Congregation Adath Shalom
BUILDING A JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Exploring a Forgotten World: A Social History of Medieval Jewry as Revealed in the Cairo Ganiza
LEARN WITH RABBI MOSHE RUDIN
THURSDAYS 9:30 – 11:00 AM
11/5 – 1/28 (10 SESSIONS)
This course brings to life an exotic era in Jewish history, revealing the inner thoughts of real-life characters and exploring the daily interactions and behaviors of Jewish men, women, and families living along the Mediterranean more than 1,000 years ago. All of this has been uncovered through the discovery of a collection of worn-out scraps, text fragments, and documents from ancient times. Come along for a journey of intrigue and adventure!
$295 (materials included)
REGISTER HEREFor More Information: Rhonda Lillianthal • (973) 896–5068 or [email protected].
Journey of Jewish Discovery @ Congregation Adath Shalom
BUILDING A JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Jewish Medical Ethics: A 21st Century Discussion
LEARN WITH RABBI MOSHE RUDIN
THURSDAYS 9:30 – 11:00 AM
2/4 – 4/15 (10 SESSIONS)
Within the field of ethics, one of the most challenging frontiers is medical ethics. While contemporary medical knowledge preserves life, modern advances have raised moral and ethical dilemmas related to the sanctity and dignity of life–issues. A new ten-lesson Melton course on Jewish Medical Ethics explores what Judaism has to say on a number of challenging issues, including human cloning, surrogate motherhood, transsexual surgery, assisted suicide, heroic efforts, and genetic manipulation.
$295 (materials included)
REGISTER HEREFor More Information: Rhonda Lillianthal • (973) 896–5068 or [email protected].
Journey of Jewish Discovery @ Congregation Adath Shalom
BUILDING A JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
THE LIVING WISDOM: ENGAGING, SOULFUL JEWISH LEARNING SERIES-Members of the Tribe
LEARN WITH RABBI MOSHE RUDIN
SUNDAYS 10:30 AM – NOON
11/15 – 1/3
In this six-session quest, we’ll dive deep into a fundamental question for Members of the Tribe: What is the overarching purpose of Judaism? We will examine the “Jewish mission,” discuss what to do with the idea of being called the “Chosen People,” and explore how ideas and lessons from our history enrich our lives as individuals and as a people.
Lesson 1 Living a Jewish Life: Finding Purpose Through Reflection
Lesson 2 Just Remember: Symbols and Reminders in Judaism
Lesson 3 Let My People Grow: Exodus from Egypt as a Call to Action
Lesson 4 Chosen People, Chosen Purpose
Lesson 5 Holy Guacamole: What does it mean to keep kosher?
Lesson 6 Jerusalem, if I forget you… Israel and the Diaspora
$180 (materials included)
REGISTER HEREFor More Information: Rhonda Lillianthal • (973) 896–5068 or [email protected].
