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Bible and Bagels
From: Wednesdays: September 11, 2019-June 17, 2020, 8:15-9:15 am
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Led by Central’s Rabbinic Intern Sarah Berman
Join us as we continue our journey through the Torah, reading a chapter a week. We will pick up where we left off with the Book of Kings, but participation is encouraged at any time.
10 am
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Prayer Book/Biblical Hebrew
Location: Community House
From: Wednesdays, January 22 - March 18, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Taught by Jewish Educator Michal Nachmany
Would you like to better read and understand Hebrew used during Shabbat or the High Holy Days? In this class, we will go over basic prayers and develop an understanding of key words in liturgy. Members: $150; Non-Members: $175
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12 pm
1 event
Weekly Torah Study with Central Clergy
Location: Community House
From: Wednesdays: September 4, 2019-June 17, 2020, 12:00-1:15 pm
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Led by Central’s Rabbi Mo Salth
This class explores the weekly Torah portion from ancient and modern perspectives.
Join anytime! No registration required.
1 pm
1 event
Samuel I and II
Location: Community House
From: Wednesdays: September 4, 2019-June 17, 2020, 1:30-2:30 pm
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Led by Cantor Suzanne Skloot
Explore the text of Samuel I and II. Together we will look at and compare the translations of the Jewish Publication Society and the more recent translation by UC Berkeley professor Robert Alter, and learn why Alter believes that the character of David is the finest portrayal of a human life from antiquity. Our discussions will work to understand the agendas of the original authors and their subsequent editors.
Join anytime! No regiration required.
6 pm
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“Ask Dr. Ruth” Screening and Discussion with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Location: Beir Chapel, Lese Lobby
From: Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 6:00 - 8:15 pm
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Join Rabbi Angela Buchdahl for a discussion with the one and only Dr. Ruth Westheimer. As her 92nd birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth will reflect on her past as a survivor of the Holocaust, and the career path that led her to become America’s most famous—and favorite—sex therapist. Together we will view portions of the recently released film “Ask Dr. Ruth” and then open up the floor for a Q&A session. A short wine and cheese reception will follow the program.
Registration required. Open to all; Cost: Free
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