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A Survey of Jewish History

This course is no longer offered.

From biblical times to modern day, we will survey the history of Jews and Judaism throughout the world.

  • Ancient- Rabbi Steven Chester: September 14 - October 26
  • Medieval- Rabbi Andrea Berlin: November 2 - January 18
  • Modern- Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin: February 1 - March 29

Cosponsor Temple Sinai

Categories Ancient and Medieval History, Contemporary Issues, Modern History

Schedule

# Sessions
23
Date & time

Tuesdays, September 14 - March 29 (no class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/25, 2/22)
8:15 - 9:15 pm

Location
Temple Sinai
Tuition
$115 for the public
Free for members
Session Time Days Location Instructors
Sep 14 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Sep 21 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Sep 28 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Oct 05 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Oct 12 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Oct 19 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Oct 26 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Steven Chester
Nov 02 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Nov 09 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Nov 16 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Nov 30 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Dec 07 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Dec 14 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Jan 11 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Jan 18 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Feb 01 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Feb 08 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Feb 15 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Mar 01 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Mar 08 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Mar 15 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Mar 22 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Mar 29 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Tue Temple Sinai Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin

Location

Temple Sinai

2808 Summit Street

Oakland, CA 94609

510-451-3263

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Instructors

Rabbi Andrea Berlin

Rabbi Andrea Berlin received ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. Prior to arriving at Temple Sinai in 1998, she led student congregations in Ohio, Arkansas, and Georgia. Rabbi Berlin is currently President of the East Bay Council of Rabbis and has served on a number of boards, including Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay, the Central Conference of American Rabbis’ committee on Israel affairs, and the Pacific Area of Reform Rabbis.

Rabbi Steven Chester

Rabbi Steven Chester is spiritual leader of Temple Sinai, Oakland. He has taught students from pre-school to college. He graduated from UCLA and was ordained at Hebrew Union in Cincinnati.

Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin

Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin is the associate rabbi at Temple Sinai, Oakland. A native of San Francisco and a graduate of University of California at Santa Barbara, she was ordained at Hebrew Union College, NY.