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THE CHAI ROAD | ONGOING ADULT CLASSES

The Chai Road: Ongoing Adult Classes

Temple Emanu-El's Regular Adult Jewish learning classes include:

All About Torah
Bea Kabler Chever Torah Class
Talmud
Torah from the Beginning
Stepping Stones to Jewish Knowledge: A Basic Judaism Class
Philosophers

All About Torah
Last fall we launched a three course adult learning opportunity focusing on Torah. Each six session course will be taught by Rabbi Debra Robbins and will be an opportunity for adults to learn together on Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Chai credits: 20/course

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Bea Kabler Chever Torah Class
Join our rabbis for a deeper look into the meanings of the weekly Torah portion. This interactive discussion brings modern eyes to ancient, sacred texts. Free child care is available.
Meets: Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. in Linz Hall
Contact: Susan Salom, 214.706.0015

Chai credits: 1/session

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Talmud
Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. How does Jewish capital punishment take place? What does a Jewish courtroom look like? What sorts of evidence are admissible, and which witnesses would be thrown out of court? Starting in October, Rabbi Hayon will be addressing these issues in a course for adults interested in learning Talmud. Start your day off right with Talmud!

Chai credits: 1/session

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Torah from the Beginning
Sundays 9:30-11 a.m., Levine Conference Room
Jewish theology, history, liturgy, and philosophy are all explored in a class that fits beginners and advanced students alike. New participants are always welcome to this lively and warm learning community. For more information, call or e-mail Robin Kosberg at 214.357.1735 or rkosberg@sbcglobal.net.

Chai credits: 1/session

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Stepping Stones to Jewish Knowledge Class
Do you want to learn some Basic Judaism? Can you answer your neighbor’s questions? Are you struggling to answer your children’s questions? Are you interested in exploring and/or choosing Judaism? If your answer is yes to any of these questions you might consider enrolling in this class.

You may choose any of the following three options:
• Segment One for 8 weeks which will explore our basic Jewish texts, Creating a Jewish Home, Jewish Holidays, The Jewish Life Cycle, Basic Jewish Beliefs and Reform Jewish Decision Making
• Segment Two for 8 weeks which will explore Judaism and Christianity, Anti Semitism, The Holocaust, Israel and Zionism, American Judaism, and Synagogue and Prayer.
• The full 16 week program is a pre-requisite for those interested in conversion.

This class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:45 p.m-7:15 p.m.
The first class is on September 11, 2007

Chai credits: 20

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Philosophers
Be a part of this probing discussion of philosophy and the sacred from the ancients to the twenty-first century. Facilitated by: Dr. Myron Ball.
Meets: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m., in the Archives Room
Contact: Dr. Myron Ball at 214.352.0776 for the exact schedule.

Chai credits: 1/session

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