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February 05, 2012   12 Sh'vat 5772
CBIU - Congregation Beth Israel University - Course Catalog  

Shabbat Morning Study

Join the Rabbi each Shabbat morning at 10:30 AM in our sanctuary for morning prayer. At the conclusion of the Torah service, the rabbi leads a discussion on the weekly portion, focusing on one or two verses from the Torah narrative. The rabbi offers one or two translations as well as some traditional commentary and welcomes input from all those attending.

Time: Saturday mornings beginning at 10:30 AM Location: CBI Sanctuary

Israeli Folk Dancing

Israeli and International Folk Dancing a beginner’s class that meets weekly in the CBI social hall. Men and women of all ages are invited to learn traditional Israeli dances as well as dances from all around the world.

When: Phone the Temple Office for more information.
Where: CBI Social Hall
Cost: $3.00 donation per class

Lunch with the Rabbi

Once a month, the rabbi welcomes congregants to join him at a local restaurant for a delicious lunch and discussion. The group has been meeting at Cafe Stravaganza. Topics include "Israel Today," "Jewish Teachings on War," "Jewish forms of Prejudice."

Time: Thursdays at 12 PM

Cost: $17.00 (meal charge)

Scholar-in-Residence Weekends

A scholar will be scheduled (approximately 2-3 times a year) to join us and to share their expertise with us. Weekends usually begin with a Shabbat dinner and the scholar speaking either before or during Shabbat services. Saturday mornings the scholar often offers a lesson/discussion prior to the Shabbat service. Saturday evenings we join together for Havdalah, a dessert buffet, and a third presentation by the visiting scholar. Sometimes the scholar will offer a fourth presentation on Sunday mornings as well.

Cost: Small varying fee for Sabbath dinner, otherwise free to CBI members; open to guests for a small fee.

Click here for upcoming Scholar-in-Residence Weekend information

Intermediate Hebrew

Rosemary Lande and Sam Levinger are teaching Hebrew II for CBI Adults who completed their studies with them last year, or have a basic understanding of Hebrew reading. Speak with Rosemary or Sam if you are interested in joining their course.

Jewish Book Group

The Jewish Book Group meets once a month to discuss books selected by the members. E-mail notices about book selections are sent to group members, who are responsible for obtaining their own copies.

Time: Second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM.

Location: Meetings are held in the homes of group members.

Best Years

Are you a CBI senior? The Best Years program offers dynamic speakers, delicious lunches, trips to exciting and educational events...what could be better? Suggestions about future speakers, trips, programs and movies are welcome. Also let us know if you need a free ride to these events.

Time: Once each month. Visit our calendar page for more information.

Visit our calendar page on the website or the Shofar for current offerings!

Adult Education Offerings  

Adult Education at Congregation Beth Israel has three components: Hebrew, Torah Study and Judaic Studies.

Prayer Book Hebrew

Introductory Hebrew– the alphabet and beginning recognition of Hebrew words found in the prayer book (Sunday morning – Rosemary Lande)

Intermediate Hebrew– Translation and study of Torah portions with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar (Tuesday evenings -Sam Levinger and Rosemary Lande)

Torah, Haftorah and Prayer Book study

(Saturday morning)

Haftorah study of weekly portion (Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum)

Torah study - the Exodus parshas (Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum)

Judaic Study

History and development of the Jewish liturgy This program is designed for parents of children in the Sunday religious school, but all are invited.

To discover more about these and future adult education programs, please review our calendar and events pages.

Significant Jewish Books  

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