At Temple Israel our goal is to provide interesting and informative programs to enrich your Jewish learning experience. To register for Adult Education Classes, please contact our education director, Stefanie Posner at educator@templeisraeltlh.org. Please click here for the 2011-2012 Course Schedule.
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Weekly Torah Study- Saturday Mornings beginning at 9:30 in the Chapel. Join a dedicated group for a close examination and discussion of the Torah. We are conducting the study on a verse by verse basis. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required. The class is instructed in a way that makes it easy to drop in. books are provided, and of course, every session ends with the traditional shot of Slivovitz.
Lunch and Learn- Wednesdays at 12:00, with Rabbi Romberg in the Temple Adult Education Room. Bring a brown bag lunch and a penchant for "spirited" discussion. Lunch and Learn has covered a wide range of Jewish texts and is currently studying the Pirkei Avot.
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Hebrew Reading Circle- This circle has been meeting weekly for several years to read simplified Hebrew texts from modern Hebrew literature. Newcomers welcome. Call 850.385.1538 to speak with Rabbi Stanley Garfein. Group meets Sundays at 11:00 at the home of Rabbi Garfein.
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Tallahassee Jewish Genealogical Society- Quarterly - The society meets once quarterly for programs that involve the sharing of family histories and trees that have been recovered after years of nepenthe (forgetfulness). Membership $5. Contact 850.385.1538 for more information. Meets Sundays at 2:00, quarterly, in the Adult Ed room.
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Beginning September 1st at 6:30 in the chapel, join Wendy Sokolow for silent meditation.
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Dr. Leon Golden. A continuing study of human behavior that results in either successful redemption from evil in spiritual terms or flawed submission to evil in spiritual terms. The course will begin with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain and Sophie's Choice by William Styron. Begins October 16th at 10:00 in the Adult Ed room.
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Jason Hays leads this course focusing on the longest ruling system and major power in the Near East of its times, the cult of Pharaoh, the uniting and subsequent separation of Upper and Lower Egypt, and frequent invasions. Starts Sunday, October 23rd at 11:30 in the Chapel.
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Our Jewish Music Series begins with a three-class session with Stefanie Posner. We will focus on the lives and music of American Jewish composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Aaron copeland and Leonard Bernstein. We will examine the themes of their compositions and their influence on American Culture. Starts November 3rd at 6:30 in the Adult Ed room.
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Beginning Hebrew with Audrey Romberg on Sundays at 11:30, beginning on September 18th, 2011.
Intermediate Hebrew with Leah Cassorla on Monday evenings at 7:00, beginning October 10th, 2011.
To register please contact educator@templeisraeltlh.org.
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Our introduction to Judaism class is offered once a year and begins on January 22, 2012. For more information, or to register, please call our Temple Secretary, Janette Brill, at 877.3517 xt5, or email her at secretary@templeisraeltlh.org.
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The Weekly Amidah- Judith Lyons. Explore how these prayers of petition speak to us. Begins in January.
Deepening our Jewish Commitment through Shabbat- Sharon and Terry Kant-Rauch. This month-long course will include two Shabbat dinners at the Kant-Rauch household and four classes on sunday mornings. Begins in February.
Yiddish- Dr. David Pargman. Ther eis more to this traditional Eastern European Jewish language than the few phrases we all know. Come help revive the Yiddish language. Start date TBA.
Jewish Music Series- Stefanie Posner. Our series continues with European composers and liturgical music. Dates TBA.
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