Led by Natalie Azatyan
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Room 804
Designed for adults who have never learned to read Hebrew characters, but yearn to make sense of the language, this course offers beginners a basic introduction patiently led by a native speaker. Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
Led by Professor Miri Kubovy
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Room 504
This next level course will concentrate on written and spoken grammar and vocabulary, while more closely examining the Reform Siddur.
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13
Led by Professor Miri Kubovy
Mondays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Room 504
Explore the beauty, variety and intricacies of Israeli literature. This course features 10 different exceptional authors who have written over the decades including Yehuda Amichai, Haim Nachman Bialik, A.B. Yehoshua and David Grossman.
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13
(check our Web site regarding major holiday closures)
Wednesdays, 12:45 pm
Our synagogue, consecrated in 1872, is the spiritual home of our congregation as well as a New York City Community Trust and National Landmark building. The docent-led tours of the synagogue include information about its construction, architectural significance and an opportunity to view this historic building from many vantage points.
Led by Rabbi Mo Salth
Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, Room 504
Rabbi Phil Hiat
Saturdays, 8:45 am - 9:45 am, Room 501
Each week, the Torah offers us a teaching through its historic characters, narrative and themes. How can we relate these ancient lessons to our modern selves? This weekly exploration offers new thought on old text. No previous background or Hebrew knowledge necessary.
Led by Rabbi Michael Friedman
Thursdays, 8:15 am - 9:15 am, Room 504
Experience a line by line look at our sacred text from many perspectives. Participants bring with them an eagerness to understand the Bible in history, as the rabbis read it, as literature or drama, and for what it has to say to us today. No knowledge of Hebrew is necessary.
Led by Cantor Elizabeth Sacks
Fridays, 8:15 am - 9:15 am, Room 504
What does the Talmud have to say about our everyday business dealings? How should we handle lost property, deposits, sales, loans, rentals, hiring, and laws of interest? This fall, we will explore these and other related topics through the text of the Talmudic tractate Bava Metzia.
Led by Patti Sayre, LCSW, Parenting Center Facilitator
Fridays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Room 602
“In learning to know other things and other minds, we become more intimately acquainted with ourselves, and are to ourselves better worth knowing.” -Philip Gilbert Hamilton
Multi-generational book lovers gather weekly to delve deeper into their shared literary passion. This fall, the group begins with The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, a story about courage, friendship, survival, love and grief. Newcomers are welcome to become a part of this dynamic community where books provide a backdrop for connection and friendship.
There will be no Adult Programs on the following dates:
