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Adult Education Committee
Adult Education Programs for 2008
Contact: Carol Congedo, Chair moracongedo@hotmail
Did you know that you can begin or continue your adult Jewish education right from the comfort of your own home? Log on to www.urj.org to find teacher pages, parent pages, Torah pages, Israel pages …..? If you do, start to keep track of what you are reading and studying.
Did you know that we have a vibrant adult education program at Temple Sinai? Have you participated in any of our selections? Do you sing in the choir? You are learning Jewish music and prayer. Do you participate in our book groups? We now have several: Wednesday afternoons every other month, Sundays every other month with WOTS.
Our spring course on Prophets will begin on March 26, and meet on April 2, and April 9. We will probably have a repeat of the “I am a Reform Jew: What does that mean?” during daylight hours in the next month.
In the fall we are planning classes on Genesis, Jewish Poetry, The 10 Commandments and the Declaration of Independence, and many others.
In the near future, we look forward to being able to recognize the people at Temple Sinai who continue their Jewish education.
Join us in enlarging our Lifelong Learning Community at Temple Sinai. If you have ideas for new classes, or want to see Temple offer a new class, contact me by email at moracongedo@hotmail.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Come study with us!
Carol Z. Congedo
Audio files for prayers--spoken and sung versions
New and continuing classes:
ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, January 23 – June 18, 2008
This class gives adults the opportunity to learn about and convey their mastery of worship and Torah traditions. This class will culminate with an Adult B'nai Mitzvah Service June 20, 2008.
The class will cover:
- The Friday Evening Service, its themes and structure
- The Torah portion and Haftarah
- D'var Torah–students will prepare a brief commentary on the portion
The cost for books and materials is $100. Scholarships are available. Please call Phyllis Weinkle at 412-421-9715. This course may be taken for interest and information by those not desiring to participate in the ceremony. A minimum registration of 5 students is required for this course.
For information or to register for any of these classes, please contact the Temple office, 412-421-9715, office@templesinaipgh.org.
TIKKUN LAYL SHAVUOT
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
We’ll burn the midnight oil to study late into the night with Rabbi Gibson following the Erev Shavuot and Confirmation Service.
Light refreshments will be served.
Book Discussion Wednesday, September 17, 1:15 PM
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
The afternoon book discussion group has announced its first book for the fall, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. If you are looking for a new book to read this summer and are free on Wednesday afternoons, you are welcome to join the discussion. You do not have to be a member of the group to participate.
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. (From the Jacket)
Winner of the 2007 BookBrowse Ruby Award
Significant Jewish Books from the URJ
Ongoing Activities
Parasha of the Week
Join us on Wednesdays at noon in the Rogaliner Lounge as we learn about and discuss the parasha (Torah portion) of the week. This is an ongoing class each week throughout the year. Bring your lunch (optional) and come to study.
Downtown Lunch Group
Saturday morning Torah Study and Informal Shabbat Service
If you have comments or suggestions about adult education programs, please contact the committee chair or co-chair.
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