The Schwarz - Kurz - Zeller Adult Education Institute Presents
Adult Education at Congregation Beth El
2019 - 2020
Learning has no age limit. Something for Everyone!
Jewish Learning for Grown-ups at Congregation Beth El! Looking for ways to expand your knowledge or make your connection to Judaism more meaningful? Whatever your interest area – from sacred texts to current films, from Jewish history to modern takes on spirituality and wellness – Beth El offers topics to pique your interest.
This year we will be experimenting with new ways to make learning available when and where you want to learn. Look for daytime courses; Off-site lunch-and-learn programs, evening short-courses, Shabbat and Holiday learning
experiences, Sunday lectures, book events, and workshops. Even distance learning opportunities for those who prefer to learn at home.
Here is just a sampler of programs that are planned so far. And stay tuned for more learning opportunities as they
become available.
What’s Going on in Adult Learning in January - February
Here’s a winter wonderland of Adult Learning classes for you at Beth El Yardley. Come and enjoy!
Teachings in Jewish Renewal with Seth Fishman
A year-round, Chavruta-style text study based on the writings of Reb Zalman. Thursdays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am.
Dive into Davening with Rabbi Weiss
First Monday of the month (Jan. 6, Feb. 3) 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm. Fast-paced, one-prayer-per-session dive into the meaning and significance of the prayers in our service. All levels warmly welcome! Available on Zoom Learning. Check your Friday email for the link.
Shulchan Ivri (Hebrew Table) with Rabbi Weiss
Improve your conversational Hebrew in this fun, low - key meet-up session. Monthly, last Monday of month (January 27, February 24) from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Meet at McCaffery’s, 2nd floor, 635 Heacock Road. All levels welcome!
It Doesn’t Look Jewish with Rabbi Weiss
tarts January 8, 2020. Wednesday mornings, 11:00 am -noon. Rabbi Weiss will continue her discussion of Jewish culture by exploring different aspects of Jewish visual imagery.
Jewish Women: A Historical Perspective with Harriet Freidenreich
Starts January 8, 2020. Wednesday mornings, 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Lecture series on how the historical role of Jewish women changed over time, and helped to shape today’s Judaism for both men and women.
New! Living with Purpose: An Interactive Experience with Ruth Schapira
3-week session on Thursday mornings (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb 13) from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Discover and share Jewish wisdom texts and teachings about how to live a life of meaning. Explore and enrich your learning as you engage in a series of contemplative and creative practices.
Special Guest! Book Nosh with Alex Geiger
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 am - noon. Discussion group on Jewish Culture. Come and tell us about your favorite Jewish-themed books, films, music, art, or apps – with a side of bagels, of course. We’ll also hear from local author and Beth El congregant Deanie Yasner who will tell us about her new book.
Future Programs
May 3 (Full day) Beth El Day of Wellness
Mark your calendars now for a full day of workshops, book talks, lectures, and
teach-ins on Wellness. Topics will cover Meditation and Mindfulness to techniques for promoting overall physical, mental, and spiritual health. Interested in shaping this program to meet your needs? Call the Beth El office to volunteer for the planning committee!
2019 - 2020
Learning has no age limit. Something for Everyone!
Jewish Learning for Grown-ups at Congregation Beth El! Looking for ways to expand your knowledge or make your connection to Judaism more meaningful? Whatever your interest area – from sacred texts to current films, from Jewish history to modern takes on spirituality and wellness – Beth El offers topics to pique your interest.
This year we will be experimenting with new ways to make learning available when and where you want to learn. Look for daytime courses; Off-site lunch-and-learn programs, evening short-courses, Shabbat and Holiday learning
experiences, Sunday lectures, book events, and workshops. Even distance learning opportunities for those who prefer to learn at home.
Here is just a sampler of programs that are planned so far. And stay tuned for more learning opportunities as they
become available.
What’s Going on in Adult Learning in January - February
Here’s a winter wonderland of Adult Learning classes for you at Beth El Yardley. Come and enjoy!
Teachings in Jewish Renewal with Seth Fishman
A year-round, Chavruta-style text study based on the writings of Reb Zalman. Thursdays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am.
Dive into Davening with Rabbi Weiss
First Monday of the month (Jan. 6, Feb. 3) 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm. Fast-paced, one-prayer-per-session dive into the meaning and significance of the prayers in our service. All levels warmly welcome! Available on Zoom Learning. Check your Friday email for the link.
Shulchan Ivri (Hebrew Table) with Rabbi Weiss
Improve your conversational Hebrew in this fun, low - key meet-up session. Monthly, last Monday of month (January 27, February 24) from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Meet at McCaffery’s, 2nd floor, 635 Heacock Road. All levels welcome!
It Doesn’t Look Jewish with Rabbi Weiss
tarts January 8, 2020. Wednesday mornings, 11:00 am -noon. Rabbi Weiss will continue her discussion of Jewish culture by exploring different aspects of Jewish visual imagery.
Jewish Women: A Historical Perspective with Harriet Freidenreich
Starts January 8, 2020. Wednesday mornings, 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Lecture series on how the historical role of Jewish women changed over time, and helped to shape today’s Judaism for both men and women.
New! Living with Purpose: An Interactive Experience with Ruth Schapira
3-week session on Thursday mornings (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb 13) from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Discover and share Jewish wisdom texts and teachings about how to live a life of meaning. Explore and enrich your learning as you engage in a series of contemplative and creative practices.
Special Guest! Book Nosh with Alex Geiger
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 am - noon. Discussion group on Jewish Culture. Come and tell us about your favorite Jewish-themed books, films, music, art, or apps – with a side of bagels, of course. We’ll also hear from local author and Beth El congregant Deanie Yasner who will tell us about her new book.
Future Programs
May 3 (Full day) Beth El Day of Wellness
Mark your calendars now for a full day of workshops, book talks, lectures, and
teach-ins on Wellness. Topics will cover Meditation and Mindfulness to techniques for promoting overall physical, mental, and spiritual health. Interested in shaping this program to meet your needs? Call the Beth El office to volunteer for the planning committee!
