Adult Education Brochure V1

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FALL 2009 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Adult Education Courses, Workshops & Special Programs Fall 2009

TASTE OF MISHNAH WITH TBS CLERGY & EDUCATORS Monday-Thursday, 5:00-5:15 PM Beginning September 2nd. Join us for a daily taste of the wisdom of the sages before a daily evening service. DISTANCE LEARNING WITH RABBI GOODMAN

“Rekindling Your Soul”

Join Rabbi Goodman online as he explores some of the most beautiful excerpts of Rabbinic Text in an introductory course to the masterpieces of the Talmud and the Midrash. No previous knowledge of Rabbinic Literature or Hebrew is required to take this course. Please contact Carol at ext. 104 for more information.

Temple Beth Sholom 10700 Havenwood Lane Las Vegas, NV 89135 (702) 804-1333

READ HEBREW AMERICA Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM A crash course for all those who have never learned to read Hebrew but have always wanted to! Contact Ivy at ext. 124 to register.

Ellis Landau President Felipe Goodman Rabbi

WORLD WIDE WRAP – February 2009 More information to follow.

Temple Beth Sholom

10700 Havenwood Lane Las Vegas, NV 89135

Adam Watstein Assistant Rabbi Avraham Alpert Cantor Jon Mitzmacher Director of Education Jennifer Weiss Religious School & Youth Educator

Ongoing Courses PARASHAT HA’SHAVUAH (Weekly Torah study) Rabbi Felipe Goodman Mondays, 12:00-1:00 PM. (Beginning September 14) Join the Rabbi weekly for stimulating discussions of the week’s parashah (Torah portion). Open to all with no charge for TBS members. A wonderful starting point for those interested in studying Jewish text. LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

STOPPING TRAFFIC! PARKING LOT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT JEWISH LIFE Tuesdays, 9:00-9:45 AM (Beginning September 22) Join Rabbi Felipe Goodman, Rabbi Adam Watstein, and Director of Education Jon Mitzmacher for weekly conversations about pressing issues in Jewish education and Jewish life. This is a new course and looks forward to being shaped by the interests of participants. Call Jon at ext. 114 for more information.

INTRO TO JUDAISM Rabbi Adam Watstein Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 2nd) Passionate about your Jewish identities, but consistently feel there is more to learn? Ever been asked questions about Judaism by your children that you could not answer? For those of you interested in exploring the rich history, rituals, and timeless values of our people, please sign up for this exciting survey of Judaism. Anyone—whether it is for conversation or not—who wishes to take this class, MUST seek prior approval from the clergy office. Please note there is an additional fee for conversation. Please contact Carol at ext. 104

ADULT BAR/BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM Rabbi Felipe Goodman & Cantor Avraham Alpert Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 16) An intense study of Hebrew Reading, Biblical Cantillation, Torah, and Prophets, Ritual, Services and Siddur, the class will learn to chant a portion from the Prophets in conjunction with the appropriate blessings, read from the Torah and conduct services in preparation for an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony.

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TANANKH CLASS Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 16) Learn Tanakh like you never have before – Join Rabbi Fromowitz for an interactive study group on the Book of Kings, delving into our rich and gripping history. Class is free and sponsored by the Las Vegas Kollel.

BEGINNING HEBREW Adam Brustein Wednesdays, 8:00-8:45 PM (Beginning September 2nd)

There is a flat fee of $36 per semester for TBS members which entitles one to take as many Adult Education courses as one wishes. The fee for nonTBS members is $72. Please return this forms and payment to the Education Office located in the school wing. For questions, please call Ivy at 702-804-1333, ext. 114. TBS Member

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BOOK OF THE MONTH CLASS Rabbi Adam Watstein Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM (Beginning September 17) Can’t find a good book? Join us once month as we investigate thought provoking and inspiring books that will surely influence our vision of Judaism and the world. We will delve into the works of classic authors such as Elie Wiesel, but will also read less acclaimed writers such as Milton Steinberg. This will be a discussion-oriented class in which participation will be encouraged. Please sign up to discover the first of our books!

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DOES GOD PRAY? HOW? Cantor Avraham Alpert Thursdays, 11:00-12:00 PM (Beginning September 17) Unlock the secrets of Divine requests... A transforming experience, Cantor Alpert will help to make our ancient tradition accessible and meaningful with humor along the way. This class is open to all.

SCHECHTER PARENT UNIVERSITY Jon Mitzmacher Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 24) Part Hebrew, part Bible, part Mitzvot, part Tefillah (prayer), part Jewish History, part Jewish Ethics & Values, this course, open to all TBS parents interested in bringing more Judaism into the home, will likely evolve into an mixture of topics of interest to our parents.

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FALL COURSES: Please mark all courses you are enrolling in.

Stopping Traffic: Parking Lot Conversations Introduction to Judaism Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Beginning Hebrew Book of the Month Club Schechter Parent University Distance Learning Parashat Ha’Shavuah—free for TBS members Tanakh Class—free for TBS members