Rabbis Study Classes
Thursday Morning Classes are sponsored by Sisterhood and taught by our rabbis. Both men and women are welcome to attend, provided they are members of Sisterhood. Classes run from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required. The cost of the course is usually just the cost of the text plus minor photocopying fees.
Fall Course 2008
Contemporary Jewish Thought: What do Jews believe about God? The answers are as diverse as the men and women in each generation who have struggled to compile a Jewish system of belief. We will explore various approaches to Jewish theology of many of the greatest thinkers of the Modern Era. Each week we will examine a different thinker or thinkers, including Martin Buber, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Hassidic thinkers and feminist theologians among others. The text for the class is Choices in Modern Jewish Thought by Eugene Borowitz.
Fall and Winter/Spring Semester Courses 2007-2008
Response to Modernity: As 21st century Jews, we stand on the shoulders of those who brought about the Jewish Enlightenment of the 19th century. Most especially, as Reform Jews, we take note of the innovations brought about by the early Reform rabbis and theologians. Join us as we explore the history and tenets of Reform Judaism, how notions of belief and identity have shifted within Reform Judaism, and how we understand ourselves as Reform Jews today.
Fall and Winter/Spring Semester Courses 2006–2007
Seldom Told: Discover fascinating Bible Stories that are seldom told, treasures to inspire and enlighten. As always, we will learn about our rich heritage and about ourselves through study with the rabbis and lively discussions.
Winter/Spring Semester Course 2006
The Kabbalat Shabbat Service: Explore liturgy, mysticism, Midrash, and a bit of Jewish law.
Fall Semeser Course 2005
Can Fish be Served in the Shape of a Shrimp? . . . and Other Provocative Questions: What is the role of symbolism in Jewish life? Does form follow function, or does function flow from form? Is it the substance, the style, or even simply the appearance of what we do that matters most? We will explore specific questions like the one in the course title as well as other Jewish questions and answers (Responsa) and Jewish texts that directly and indirectly address these questions. Class sessions will be text-based, using English texts and translations—no previous Jewish learning required!