Judaism 101
Past SessionsThursday, December 10, 2020 • 24 Kislev 5781 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 3, 2020 • 17 Kislev 5781 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 26, 2020 • 10 Kislev 5781 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 19, 2020 • 3 Kislev 5781 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 12, 2020 • 25 Cheshvan 5781 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 5, 2020 • 18 Cheshvan 5781 - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn the basics of Jewish history, ritual, and culture.
For the first few months, the class will be paired with the prayerbook class.
Recommended short reading: A Short History of the Jewish People
Recommended longer reading: A History of Judaism by Martin Goodman
Part 1: History
November 5th: What is the beginning of Judaism?
November 12th: Jews in the Bible. Are they just like us?
November 19th: Judaism and its surrounding culture
November 26th: Jews becoming modern
December 3rd: Zionism
December 10th: Hanukkah
Jewish Practice
January 7th: Jews and Food (keeping Kosher)
January 14th: Shabbat
January 21st: Tzedakah (Charity and social support in Judaism)
January 28th: Environmentalism (In honor of Tu Bishvat)
February 4th: Gender in Judaism
February 11th: Tikkun Olam
February 18th: What is Purim?
Purim
March 4th: Bible and Midrash
March 11th: Theology
March 18th: Secular Jewish Culture
March 25th: Passover
Passover
April 8th: Birth
April 15th: Education
April 22nd: Marriage and Divorce
April 29th: Mourning
May 6th: Illness and healing
May 13th: Conversion and Shavuot
May 20th: What comes next? (There will be some additional classes about Tisha B’av and High Holidays in the summer)
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Wed, April 24 2024
16 Nisan 5784
Weekly Events
Mahjong in the Lounge
Beginners and experts are welcome, extra cards are available.
Tuesdays at 2pm
Talmud Class
Study with Rabbi Philip from Berakhot, the first volume of the Talmud.
Wednesdays at 11am
Contact Avital in the office to confirm that an event is happening that week.
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Upcoming Programs & Events
May 1 |
May 5 HAR EL HIKERS - Sun May 5 at 1030am Sunday, May 5 10:30am |
May 6 Holocaust Remembrance Day - Yom Ha'Shoah Monday, May 6 7:00pm |
May 8 Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1 Wednesday, May 8 4:30pm |
May 10 Kabbalat Shabbat & Israeli Dinner for Yom Ha'Atzmaut Friday, May 10 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 26, 8:05pm |
Havdalah
Wednesday, Apr 24, 9:13pm |
Pesach
Wednesday, Apr 24 |