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"Adult Jewish learning is a priority of the Reform Movement, part of the lifelong pursuit of Jewish literacy and intellectual growth." Union of Reform Judaism, 2004

     The Adult Education Committee provides many varied learning experiences for Temple’s congregation including Hebrew classes, Tastes of Judaism, field trips, Rabbi and Cantor’s lectures, guest speakers, Torah topics, mini-kallahs and international Passover Seders.
    Look here for bits of information on where, when and how you can sample Judaism in movies, books, the internet, exhibits, programs and more. If you have any items you wish to share, please send me an email, Susan Klein (rsdsk@aol.com).  Your help is always welcome.

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The Finkler Question

 An Interactive Discussion of Howard Jacobson's 2010 Novel

 SUNDAY JANUARY 29, 2012, 9:30 AM
 
The winner of the 2010 Booker Prize for Literary Fiction, The Finkler Quesion explores society and life itself through witty and amusing examination of Jewishness and what it means to be a Jew.
 
All are Welcome to Join Us . . . Refreshments will be served
                  Contact Susan Klein at rsdsk@aol.com for more information
 

Adult Ed TIDBITS

A New Film by the Coen brothers called "Serious Man" has a very Jewish theme with all the Coen brothers' wackiness.  Check out an interview with them regarding the film. http://nycmovieguru.com/coenbrothers.html

Did you know that the Jewish Museum of New York
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1109 Fifth Avenue (northeast corner of 92nd Street) is OPEN AND FREE OF CHARGE ON SATURDAYS from 11 am to 5:45 pm.? Check it out at www.jewishmuseum.org

The Lower East Side of New York City has lots to see, eat and experience in addition to the Eldridge Street Synagogue and Museum. Check it out at http://www.lowereastsideny.com/  and at www.nymag.com (visitors guides and neighborhoods).

Find out how Jews shaped comic book superheroes in UP, UP AND OY VEY by Simcha Weinstein. Check out this article about it http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/17735/

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Holocaust Torah Information

 YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE HOLOCAUST TORAH FUND make so many programs possible. Samples of our beautiful donation cards can be seen on the bulletin board in the temple office and are available by contacting Susan Klein at 357-7894.  ($18 - one card sent & names inscribed, $50 - 5 cards to be used at your discretion.)

RENEWAL

Read all about the movie RENEWAL and the religious environmental movement.

See the film on Sunday Feb. 12, 2012 at 9:30 am.

Women's Rosh Chodesh
 Please Join us for an Uplifting Interactive Women's Rosh Chodesh Experience 
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 7:30 PM
 
Join us as Beth Kramer, Director of Lifelong Learning & Rabbinic Intern, leads us in a meaningful evening of celebration of the new Hebrew month. We will engage in thoughtful Torah study, and beautiful song and prayer, all through a uniquely female lens.
All are welcome - Bring a Friend!
This program is co-sponsored by the Temple Adult Education Committee and the Women of Reform Judaism.
Resources for Parents  

Parents are their children's most powerful Jewish teachers. When you learn with your children, you are a model for lifelong Jewish learning. The resources here are designed to help you learn as adults and as a family.

Bedtime Rituals and Morning Rituals for Children
Prayers and rituals to turn bedtime and morning into Jewish time.

Family Shabbat Table Talk
Weekly insights into the Torah portion, designed to help you lead a family discussion at your Shabbat table.

Holiday Happenings
An online resource for teachers and parents of children under six years of age.

Jewish Parent Page
Articles, blessings, and activities related to the Jewish holidays and customs.

 
Daniel Silva (born 1960) is the best-selling American author of 14 thriller and espionage novels. His most recent novel, The Rembrandt Affair, was published in July 2010 and became a New York Times bestseller. Many of his novels are set against Islamic terror aimed at Israel and Jews around the world, as well as historic events related to World War II and the Holocaust. HIs books feature Gabriel Allon, art restorer, spy and assassin. In January 2009 Silva was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

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