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Open Dor Learners' Minyanim Hebrew Literacy Adas Israel Reads Jewish Literacy Conversion Course Shofar Blowing Class
"Open Door is for twenty- and thirty-somethings with mixed Jewish and non-Jewish ancestry. Do you have some Jewish ancestry, perhaps a Jewish parent or grandparent? Are you interested in learning how Judaism can spiritually enhance your life? And do you want to discover what has kept the Jewish people—your people—a vital force in human history and civilization? Please join Rabbi Feinberg and Natalie Merkur Rose, LCSW-C, Director of Jewish Community Outreach at the Jewish Social Service Agency, for this special workshop. Come with your curiosity and your questions, and let us share with you the magic of our—and your—Jewish tradition!
2008
Tuesday, September 23
7:30 p.m.flyer coming soon...
Jewish Literacy is an introductory course that covers the basics of Jewish beliefs, history, holidays, and life cycle and offers a wonderful opportunity to ask those questions about Judaism that you've never had the chance to ask. Taught by Adas Israel rabbis, the program format is a series of eight lectures, meeting weekly for 1.5 hours. Jewish Literacy welcomes everyone—Jews who never went to Hebrew school... people with Jewish ancestry who want to explore their heritage... intermarried or inter-dating couples... non-Jews with Jews in their family... those considering conversion (this is not a conversion course, see below for conversion course information)... and the Jewishly curious! The class runs once a year in the fall.
Weekly topics: Introduction to Basic Beliefs, Calendar and Holidays (part 1), Holidays (part 2), Prayer, Life Cycle (two sessions), History & Identity, Hanukkah and the Dilemmas of Modernity.2008
Mondays, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
October 27 – December 15
Tuition (per person)
Members of Adas Israel, free
Non-members, $80
Download flyer
(includes registration form)
Contact
Shira Reeves: marcia.miller@adasisrael.org
202-362-4433 x133Are you lost in services? Don't know when and why to stand or sit? Don't know Hebrew, or just learning it? Do you want to read Torah but not in front of the whole congregation? Would you like to talk about the meaning of different prayers? These learner-friendly services will take place October through March, and be led by either Rabbi Feinberg or Rabbi Steinlauf and will offer a variety of ways to participate. Learners' Minyanim is open to all, welcoming adult students at any level. These services offer an ideal environment for all learners, especially those working towards conversion, or studying Jewish Literacy.
Save these dates!
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 25
November 8 & 22
December 13 & 27
January 10
February 14 & 28
March 14
Download flyerAdas Israel participates in a consortium for conversion that includes other Conservative synagogues in DC and nearby Maryland: Congregation Beth El of Mongtomery County, Ohr Kodesh Congregation, and Tifereth Israel. Adas Israel rabbis (Gil Steinlauf, Charles M. Feinberg, Jeffrey Wohlberg, and Avis Miller) teach and sponsor candidates, as do the rabbis from the other participating synagogues. The course is 2 semesters. The 2008 - 09 class schedule is forthcoming. This intensive program (designed for serious students) includes lectures/discussions, beginning Hebrew classes, and experiential components. Pre-registration required.
To enter the class as a conversion candidate, students must have a sponsoring rabbi. Contact Marcia Miller, class coordinator, for a course packet, schedule and fees, registration form and other pertinent information.
Download brief guide on "How to find a sponsoring rabbi"2008– 2009
Dates to be announced
Flyer coming soon..
Contact:
Marcia Miller
marcia.miller@adasisrael.org
202-362-4433 x112More information coming soon!
Want to Learn to Sound Shofar? Rabbi Feinberg invites people who are 15 years and older to learn how to blow Shofar. Rabbi Feinberg will teach the rules and laws regarding Shofar Blowing and help people sound the Shofar properly. If you own a Shofar, please bring it. We will be meeting in the Miller Chapel.
2008
September 14 & 28
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration
Marcia Miller, Marcia.miller@adasisrael.org or 202-362-4433 x112
Adas Israel Reads, which began in 2004, is a congregation-wide learning and community-building experience centered on a book that is chosen to inspire and challenge its readers. More information for 2008 - 09 coming soon... Kick-off Event
November 16
Contact
To help plan or host a discussion group, please contact Marty Blank, blankm@iel.org.
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