Beit Midrash
Study & Socialize!
Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 No Charge
You may choose a class from each session below
Session 1 7:00 -8:00 pm
"Faces of Israel" I.D. 100
Rabbi Sidney Helbraun
"Faces of Israel" is a ground-breaking documentary film that introduces Americans to Israeli's of all backgrounds as they share their thoughts on provocative issues like the importance of Judaism in their lives, their relationship with American Jews, and their views on religious pluralism and dialogue. This film will serve as our "text" as we react to the viewpoints of Israeli's today.
The Stories of Besh't - The Baal Shem Tov I.D. 101
Rabbi Israel, Master of the Good Name
Rabbi Victor Weissberg
The mysterious personality whose legends make his life and teachings a fountain of insight, wisdom and inspiration. What do these stories tell us of importance for our own spiritual lives? Come and experience and interpret the rich heritage of Eastern European Jewish love and lore.
Coffee and.... 8:00 - 8:15 pm
Session 2 8:15 - 9:15 pm
Short, Short Stories Then and Now I.D. 102
Rabbi Jeffrey Weill
Short stories pack a powerful punch. In this fun class, we will read and discuss short, short stories - three to six pages- by our literary masters, like Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Bashevis Singer, S.I. Agnon, and Woody Allen, and Philip Roth. These stories explore issues like persecution, identity, and tradition in the lost world of the shtetl (Jewish village), in Israeli society, and in America. We may even look at short stories from Midrash. Most of the stories will be brief enough to read and discuss in class. They will be both funny (of course) and at time poignant.
Judaism and World Civiliaztions I.D. 103
Alissa C. Zuchman
Ever wonder what was happening to the other people in the world when Moses was wandering in the desert, King David was ruling Israel,
Judah Ha-Nasi was completing the Mishnah, or Rambam was practicing medicine in Spain? Then come, explore and discuss the world in which we live.