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2022 Spring AE programs

adult learning

at temple beth el

UPCOMING LEARNING

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HAGBAH AND GELILAH  with Jay Needle and Shari Spark
A one shot class learning to lift and/or dress the Torah.
 
Offered twice this summer: July 20th and August 24th, 10:00 a.m., following in-person minyan.  Registration requested.
 
 
 
SING THE HOLIDAYS with Shari Spark
A series of High Holiday singing classes to get us into the spirit of the Days of Awe. Discover the nuances of nusach as we delve into melodies familiar and new. Knowledge of music not required - love of singing appreciated!
 
Sundays at noon: August 24, September 7, September 14
Registration required.

CURRENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Introduction to Talmud (Thursdays, 7:00-7:50 p.m., Beginning Dec. 26)
with Rabbi Re'em

What is the Talmud? Through introduction to Talmud study, we will learn the logic, argumentation, and theology of the Talmud through English translation. The text we will learn is the first volume of the Talmud, known as the Tractate of Berachot.

Intermediate Prayer book Hebrew (Thursdays, 8:00-8:30 p.m., Beginning Dec. 26)
with Rabbi Re'em
 
The course is designed for those with a basic reading knowledge of Hebrew. It is meant to help build the Hebrew vocabulary that appears in the prayer book. It is perfect for increasing your knowledge of classical Hebrew while enriching one’s contemporary Hebrew base.

Ongoing Adult Education Programs

Chavurat Torah             

When? Weekly, every Shabbat right after Kiddush

Where? TBE Library 

 All are welcome to join in this weekly Torah study led by Adina Re'em. Our goal is to understand Torah on its own terms enriching our perspective with methodologies from biblical scholarship.

Essential study resources HERE

          Questions? Contact

          Adina Re’em adinarem@gmail.com     Or     Shari Spark shari@bethelallentown.org

 
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

GPS (Guided Prayer Service) with Shari Spark

In-person, Shabbat Mornings, 10:15 a.m.
UPCOMING -
June 28th - "Amen - A Powerful Response"
July 12 - "Baruch, Part 2"
 
 
In each class, we will learn about a different aspect of Judaism related to our   interaction with tefillah. We’ll finish each session with a bit of prayer practice to refine our skills.

 

Sun, June 15 2025 19 Sivan 5785