Adult Education

The 2005-2006 Adult Education Year is Beginning at Temple Emanuel 

Sign-up for one of the great courses listed below, some which are starting this coming week.  

To register, please call 856-489-0029.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah with Rabbi Geri Newburge

Bat or Bar Mitzvah means being a “daughter” or “son’ of the commandments.  The B’nai Mitzvah ceremony celebrates our Jewish identity, Jewish knowledge and commitment.   Becoming an Adult B’nai Mitzvah is a unique and spiritual experience.  Consider participating in this special class, which culminates in a group B’nai Mitzvah ceremony.  This course is open to adults who did not have a B’nai Mitzvah as a teenager and to adults who had a B’nai Mitzvah ceremony at the age of 13 and, now, want to experience B’nai Mitzvah through adult eyes.  Basic Hebrew reading knowledge is necessary for this course.

Selected Tuesdays throughout the Year, Noon-1 pm

Upcoming dates: September 13, 27, October 11 (the class will meet approximately twice a month throughout the year)

Medical Ethics - A Chaplain’s View with Rabbi Lewis Eron

A text-study and discussion of end-of-life issues, including long-term care, hospice, and making difficult decisions for aging loved ones.

Tuesdays, 7- 8pm

Dates of the Course: September 13, 20, 27, October 11, November 1

Great Stories of the Prophets with Temple Emanuel’s Rabbis

Join in exploring the adventures, wisdom and spirit of the Prophets and discussing the life lessons contained in these stories.

Selected Tuesdays throughout the Year, 1to 2 pm

Upcoming Dates: September 13, September 27, October 11 

“How-to Do” the High Holidays with Temple Emanuel’s Rabbis

Join one of the congregation’s rabbis for the first of three workshops on “How-to Do” Jewish celebrations and living in your home.  We will focus on the basics of Jewish rituals and how to make these rituals relevant to your family and children.  Our first session will focus on the High Holidays. 

“How-to-Do” the High Holidays -- Monday, September 19, 9:15 to 10:30 am

Save the Date: “How-to-Do” Sukkot - Monday, October 17, 9:15 to 10:30 am

Post B’nai Mitzvah Study Group with Rabbi Jerome P. David, DD

This class is open to our adult learners who have completed their Adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony.   It is a unique class, which explores Jewish issues, values and liturgy with Rabbi David.

Selected Tuesdays throughout the Year, Noon - 1pm

September 13, 27 & October 11 & approximately every other week through the school year

Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Our Shabbat Morning Torah Study group meets each Shabbat morning at 9:15 am, except on a few selected holiday weekends.   Our first meeting of the year will be September 10.  It is lead by Rabbi David, Rabbi Newburge, Rabbi Cohen, Cantor Eskenasy and lay-leaders.    Newcomers to Torah Study are encouraged to attend.   We read selections from the weekly Torah portion together and have lively and engaging discussion.  Coffee is served - what could better?  No registration required, and casual attire is the usual mode of dress.