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February 06, 2012   13 Sh'vat 5772
A Message from Lifelong Learning Chairperson- Cathy Shapiro  

Dear Friends:

It's been a VERY busy time. We wanted to take a moment to say hello to the friends, old and new, that have supported our Life Long Learning Committee this past year. I'm especially grateful for our incredible teachers.  They inspire us each day with their passion for excellence in Jewish education. Happy Chanukah! Have a wonderful holiday season. Celebrate love, pursue peace. Enjoy life always, no matter the time of year. Keep learning! Our classes are open to the public.  Be on the lookout for Rabbi Gross’s nest "That was Then, this is Now ..." Bible Personalities class in January. Stay tuned for a brand new program introducing Proverbs, the "smartest" book in the Bible! Did you know that anyone can support Lifelong Learning at TBO through a contribution to the Mark Wm. Gross Scholar-In Residence Fund?  Event sponsorships are also available.  Remember, many of the best program ideas come from you, our Community members. We hold Life Long Learning Committee meetings the third week of every month. Start your year anew and join us in our effort to create unique learning opportunities for the entire congregation.

Look for the latest program information in Flickers, TBO Happenings, and here, on the Temple’s website! If you would like more detailed information about Jewish learning in our Community, please contact the Lifelong Learning Committee Chair Cathy Shapiro. You can leave a message for her at (954) 682-0575 or write cathydvr@gmail.com. 

Travel safely, and take care! Your Life Long Learning Committee

 
Judy and Phil Averbuch Lifelong Learning Programs  


Judy and Phil Averbuch Life Long Learning Program

 Ongoing Classes with Rabbi Gross

  • Bagel Academy Torah-Study Breakfast - Saturdays at 9 a.m.

We always precede Shabbat worship with an in-depth exploration of the passage of the weekly Torah portion. Each discussion is self-contained; attend weekly or as your schedule permits.  New or periodic participants are always welcome. Everyone attending may choose to review ahead of time the excerpt under discussion from the weekly parashah (listed in the monthly Light, weekly Flickers, or on the Shabbat page of our web site: www.templebethorr.org/worship/shabbat/).

  • Brown-Bag Torah Study Lunch -Tuesdays at Noon

You're taking an hour for lunch anyway, so why not pack a sandwich and discuss Torah with Rabbi and friends in this informal setting. Let’s chew our way through the Five Books together.
A New Bible Series for Grown-Ups!  


That Was Now;

This Is Then -

Bible Personalities

and their Timeless (and Timely) Lessons

Join Rabbi Gross in a painless introduction for grown-ups to some of the most interesting people in the Book of Books. 

The Bible is a family album of the Jewish people, containing portraits of very real individualswho confronted situations and challenges and possibilities as compelling as those you and I face every day.  

Together we will explore five key Biblical personalities, discovering in each of their stories an answer of our own to the question the long-ago sages of the Talmud posed about Biblical text: ma’i ka mashma lan “what does this have to teach us?”

Meeting second Thursday evening of each month, November through March, at 7:30 p.m.

November 10, 2011 - Abraham and Sarah: You Can’t Always Get What You Want.

December 08, 2011 - Moses: No One Said It Would Be Easy.

January 12, 2012 - Esther: Confronting the Claims of Community.

February 09, 2012 - Joshua: Facing the Moment on Its Merits.

March 08, 2012 - Naomi: Daring to Affirm Hope and Love and Faith.

Guests are welcome - $5 per lecture, or $18 for the whole series. Contact the Temple Office to register.
Beginning Hebrew Class  

Beginning Hebrew for Adults! Classes begin October 4th, 7:30 PM. Click here for all the information!
10 Minutes of Torah  

You choose the time to study and the Union’s Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning will provide the resources. The Union will send you a one-page e-mail each day on a topic of Jewish interest. All you need to do is find 10 minutes a day to “do Torah.”  NOTE THAT "10 MINUTES OF TORAH" is now counted towards the 100 hours of continuing study qualifying you for the URJ "Keva" certificate!
KEVA Program  

The Union of Reform Judaism's Department of Life- long Jewish Learning Recognition:


KEVA Program

• Designed to encourage adult Jewish learning
• Provide learners with attainable Jewish educational goals
• KEVA Award: 100 hours of study
• CHAVER KEVA: 360 hours of study with a daily fixed time
To earn Keva Credits:
• Talmud Torah
• Kallot-URJ sponsored meetings
• Independent Study
• Educational Travel
• Judaic Studies on a college level
Recognition will be given during High Holiday Services.
For more information please go to the URJ website:
www.URJ.org or E-mail: info@templebethorr.org
Keva Log Sheet(print to keep track of your points)
Spotlight on: Lifelong Jewish Learning  

This month, we’re shining a Light on Adult Education! Facilitating independent study is a priority of the Reform Movement. The Union of Reform Judaism offers programs and resources to empower both the individual and our Reform congregations in their pursuit of Jewish learning. Remember, parents are their children's most powerful Jewish teachers! When you learn something with your children, you are a model for lifelong Jewish learning. These resources are designed to help you learn as adults and as a family. Go to www.urj.org/learning to find out more!
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