Beit Midrash

This series of courses offer an opportunity to delve into the study of text, history, ethics and a look at the larger world and community.

Biblical Themes and Issues                                                     I.D. 120
Rabbi Victor Weissberg                                                     No Charge

Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15, 2008

 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Great ideas and challenges that underlie eternal Judaism.

Whose Life is it Anyway?                                                         I.D. 121
Alissa Z. Levine                                                                   No Charge
Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009      7:00 - 8:15 pm          
Explore major biomedical issues through the perspective of Halacha and Jewish ethics, such as beginning of life issues, abortion, and stem cell research. Also end of life issues, including point of death criteria,
transplants, autopsies and end of life care.

Comparative Religions                                                            I.D. 122
Alissa Z. Levine                                                                  No Charge
Mondays, March 2, 16, 23, 2009             7:00 - 8:15 pm
Learn about the different religions that are part of our world, Study from the Priests, Iman and Pastors who practice them. Discover similarities and differences, and what we need to know to foster understanding.

Make Your Own Torah                                                            I.D. 123
Rabbi Victor Weissberg                                                       No Charge
Mondays, April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 2009    7:00 - 8:15 pm
The rules we live by—the truth that brings us close to God. A personal choice of sacred values. Be part of the path.