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.

FALL and WINTER

The Life of an Israeli Soldier
With Charlie Levine, regional director of “Friends of the IDF”
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 10AM

Four Survivors, Four Stories
The stories of the Holocaust are dark and varied. Four perspectives on different circumstances offer us the unique opportunity to learn about shared history.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:30PM

Visions of Israel in the year 2020
With Michael Wegier, executive director of Melitz in Jerusalem
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:30PM

The December Dilemna
With Rabbi Ari Goldstein. Conversations without conclusions about decision making for interfaith families during the holiday season.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 10AM

One Day Crossing
Academy award nominated Movie and discussion led by its writer and director, Joan Stein Schimke.
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1PM

WINTER AND SPRING

The Myths of Judaism
With Rabbi Ari Goldstein. Join us for a two-part series separating myth from reality.
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 10AM
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 10AM

Evolution of Reform Music
With Student Cantor Josh Breitzer.
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 10AM

Rashi: The Man and His Message
With Rabbi Ari Goldstein. Learn about the most influential commentator of Jewish text in a two-part series.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 10AM
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 10AM

Theological Responses to the Holocaust
With Rabbi Ari Goldstein. A conversation on the different ways to understand God during dark times.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 6:30PM

An Israeli Perspective on Relations with the United States
With Gil Tamary, Washington Bureau Chief for Israel’s Channel 10 TV network.
Co-sponsored by Israel Bonds.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 10AM

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Weekly Torah Study
With Rabbi Ari Goldstein
“Joshua and Judges: The Conquest of Canaan”
Monday mornings: 9:30AM to 10:45AM
No prior attendance required

Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Are you interested in a bar /bat mitzvah even though you are years past your 13th birthday?
Register by calling the temple office

Let’s Talk
With Bob and Cookie Pollock. Discussions with interfaith families.
Register by calling the temple office


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