Temple Beth Shalom has extraordinary adult learning opportunities. At any given time our calendar is filled with introductory classes, special speakers, mini courses, and weekly Torah study. Please check our calendar on the website for current events. Lifelong learning is a Temple Beth Shalom goal.

ADULT EDUCATION

Monday Morning Study
Rabbi Ari J. Goldstein. Explore the book of Samuel on a weekly basis. Mondays 9:30am to 10:45am.
October 24 - May 21

Judaism 102
Rabbi Ari J. Goldstein. You know the ABC's, now learn the DEF's. Tuesdays 9:30am to 10:30am.
October 18 - December 20

Arabic Language
Professor Hezi Brosh, Tel Aviv University & U.S. Naval Academy. Our second year Arabic language class is open to new students with the professor's permission. Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8pm.
September 7 - May 6
Fee: Non-Members $50

Historical Events of the Modern State of Israel (1917-1967)
Paul Schatzberg guarantees that at the end of his class you will understand the complex situation concerning peace in the Middle East.
Sunday 9:30am - 11:30am
October 2, 9, 16, 30 and January 15, 22, 29, February 5
(2 semesters with 4 classes each)

Iraqi Jews - Their Exodus after 2600 Years
Maurice Shohet, Board member and Managing Editor of the website for World Organization of Jews from Iraq. He is a constant advocate for the rights of Jews from Arab countries and was on the U.S. Special Panel that assessed the Jewish documents found in the Iraqi Intelligence headquarters.
Sunday, November 6 at 10am

The Evolution of Reform Judaism
Rabbi Ari J. Goldstein
Sunday, December 4 at 10am
Sunday, December 18 at 10am
(Two-day series, each class can be enjoyed independently)
For more click on our adult education brochure.

HASKALAH SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES

Sex on the Brain
Dr. Andrew Goldstein, Gynecologist and President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. He will discuss his books Reclaiming Desire and When Sex Hurts.
Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30pm

Parenting Across the Lifespan
Dr. Karin Mosk, a licensed psychologist will be talking about parenting through relationships with both our children and our parents and refl ecting on how the concepts change as people grow and age. She has spent the past decade in private practice in Severna Park, MD assisting many families.
Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30pm

An Evening of Ethics
David Garren, Associate Professor of Philosophy in Leadership, Ethics & Law Department at the U.S. Naval Academy. Ready for a night of interesting questions? How do we tell right from wrong? Are our determinations absolute or cultural? Learn how and why we make our choices to do the right thing.assuming we do.
Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30pm

Quantum Mechanics and You
Mitchell Baker, PhD, in mathematical physics, is a researcher and Math Professor at the U.S. Naval Academy. His research has centered on the areas of mathematics closely associated with Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory, but more recently he has worked on Dynamical Systems which model Cardiac Arrhythmias.
Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30pm

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