L350-CBS Instructors: Weiman-Kelman Starting: 10/25/2010 Location: Congregation B'nai Shalom
This class will be a unique opportunity to become familiar with the basics of the Yiddish language, starting with the alphabet and leading into modernist poetry. While learning the language, we will also consider the ...
T106A-CCD Instructors: Cohen Starting: 10/07/2010 Location: Contra Costa Jewish Day School
This Fall, we focus on the Book of Numbers after completing our journey through Leviticus. In our study, we will learn a great deal about our ancestors “B’Midbar Sinai” – In the Sinai Wilderness. This ...
L100-TI Instructors: Valfer Starting: 10/10/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
Designed for those with little or no previous exposure to Hebrew, this introductory course will focus on developing the foundation for reading comprehension and a basic Hebrew vocabulary. We will learn the basics of prayerbook ...
B500-TI Instructors: Freund Starting: 11/14/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
Bible by the Bay brings the community together to discuss the Torah in ways that are relevant to life in the 21st century. Sunday, November 14 1:30 – 6 pm $15 pre-registration / $25 at ...
L200-TI Instructors: Valfer Starting: 10/10/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
This is a modern Hebrew from scratch course with a focus on conversation skills, taught in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We will explore various common daily situations, such as greetings, phone conversations, food, shopping, finding ...
I100-CBS Instructors: Sunshine Starting: 10/03/2010 Location: Congregation B'nai Shalom
Birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, marriage, death – these experiences punctuate our lives and infuse our days with meaning and purpose. How do they work? Why do we place such emphasis on the Jewish practices that surround ...
I100-TI Instructors: Broude Starting: 10/10/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
This is a year-long introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of the Jewish people. This course will be of value to those just beginning to explore Jewish studies, those considering choosing Judaism or becoming ...
H250-TI Instructors: Gambert Starting: 11/17/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
From Hill 24 Doesn't Answer to Sallah Shabati to more contemporary films like Lebanon and Eyes Wide Open, Israeli filmmakers have approached serious topics with bold insight. Using clips of feature films, shorts and documentaries, ...
H350-TI Instructors: Bramlett Starting: 01/26/2011 Location: Temple Isaiah
To understand the transcendent and troubling bond these three faiths feel for the Holy Land today, you need to dig into the past. This course will take you to the formative period of early Jewish ...
D100-TI Instructors: Valfer Starting: 09/12/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
This class is designed for students looking to brush up on reading and decoding skills. If you’ve taken a Hebrew class once or twice over the years, but need a few solid hours to refresh ...
H300-TI Instructors: Grist Starting: 10/13/2010 Location: Temple Isaiah
This series offers a Jewish perspective on winemaking and wine culture, as well as the uniquely Jewish spiritual and ritual values associated with wine. In our first session, we'll explore the origins of wine culture ...
T200-CBS Instructors: Sunshine Starting: 10/12/2010 Location: Congregation B'nai Shalom
Do not miss this opportunity to study Torah in the traditional hevruta style! We will spend the first hour in the beit midrash (hall of study) delving into some of the most “spicy” Biblical stories ...