2017 - 2018 Adult Jewish Learning CollaborationOfferings from Our Tree of Knowledge
Visit the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Website:www.adjlc.org
The 2017-2018 Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.
Updated October 6, 2017
Adult Jewish Learning CollaborationTemple Shaarei Shalom
Temple Torat EmetTemple Beth TikvahTemple Sinai of PBCTemple Beth Kodesh
Funding by:
Participation by Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County
COLLABORATION CLERGYTemple Shaarei ShalomRabbi Anthony Fratello
Cantor Judith Borden Ovadia
Temple Torat EmetRabbi David Siff
Cantor Emil Berkovits
Temple Beth TikvahRabbi Howard Shub
Cantor Irving Grossman
Where to Find and How to Reach Collaboration PartnersTemple Shaarei Shalom - 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561-364-9054, www.tssboynton.org Temple Torat Emet - 8600 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
561- 369-1112, www.templetoratemet.orgTemple Beth Tikvah - 4550 Jog Rd., Greenacres, FL 33467
561-967-3600, www.templebethtikvah.netTemple Sinai of PBC– 2475 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-
276-6161, www.templesinaipbc.com Temple Beth Kodesh – 501 NE 26th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561-586-9428, www.templebethkodesh.org
Temple Sinai of PBC Rabbi Aviva Bass
Cantorial Soloist Margaret Schmitt
Temple Beth Kodesh Rabbi Michael Simon
Cantor Michael Glozman
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Things You Need To Know
• You must register for any and all courses, lectures and/or Book Clubs that you want to attend.
• We encourage you to register for ADJLC offerings online at: www.adjlc.org
• If you wish to pay by credit card, you MUST register online.
• Courses given by Clergy of Collaboration Synagogues (listed on page two) are FREE. However, you must still register for these classes to assure that you receive cancellation and other notices.
• The ADJLC in determination with the Instructor reserves the right to cancel a courses or lecture if there is insufficient enrollment.
• Please note that course dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor. Please call the specific synagogue location if you need to confirm cancellation.
• Synagogue locations and abbreviations are as follows:Temple Shaarei Shalom -TSS Temple Torat Emet -TTE Temple Beth Tikvah-TBT Temple Sinai of PBC-TSPBC Temple Beth Kodesh-TBK
• Please note that courses are listed by day in time order.
• All important notifications will be sent by email, so please be sure to include your email address on the regis-tration form.
• All Wednesday lectures take place at Temple Torat Emet and begin at 10:00am.
• Applicable to registration by printed form and online registration• Please complete one registration form per person.• Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend. • If you are a member of a Collaboration Synagogue, make your check payable to your Synagogue
and mail or bring it to your Synagogue. • If you are a non-member, make your check payable to the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration.
Mail or bring payment to Temple Shaarei Shalom. • You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement of your registration.
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ADJLC COURSES
MONDAYS
10:00 AMADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW Naomi Malakoff
Participants will learn phrases, expressions, words and day-to-day Hebrew conversation in order to build solid language skills. Classes will include video news clips and Hebrew news. We will base the class on the knowledge and ability level of the participants. A solid basic knowledge of Hebrew is helpful.
Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr. 9, 16, 23Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•10:30 AMWOMEN’S TORAH STUDY Jan Courte
Examine the portion of the week (Parashat Ha’Shavua) using Eitz Chaim, our Chumash (Bible) and other commentators. No Hebrew required but helpful. Women only. Come grapple with the texts and deepen your understanding.
Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26Location: Temple Torat Emet
•11:00 AMTHE SH’MA Rabbi William Marder
We will learn more about the content of the Sh’ma, one of the key prayers of our service. We will focus on the theology behind the prayer, the times it should be said and the core values mentioned in it.
Dates: Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5Location: Temple Torat Emet
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1:00 PMHEBREW POTPOURRI Miriam SchafferThis class will have the following components: A review of Hebrew decoding, basic vocabulary and beginning Conversational Hebrew. Additional book fee: $15.00.
Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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2:00 PMPRAYERBOOK HEBREW Miriam Schaffer
Participants will work on fluency and understanding of the Friday evening and Shabbat morning prayers. Basic decoding skills are required. An additional book fee may apply.
Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•2:00 PMJEWISH BOOK CLUB Janet Eskolsky Taubin
We will read and discuss the following books:The Saturday Wife by Naomi RagenIn a moment of panic, Delilah Levy decides to marry a sincere Rabbinical student. But the reality of becoming a paragon of virtue for a demanding and hypocritical congregation leads Delilah into a vortex of shocking choices which spiral out of control.
Bee Season by Myla GoldbergEliza Naumann has no reason to believe she is anything but ordinary, especially after her teacher places her in a class for slow learners. When a spelling bee threatens to reaffirm her mediocrity, Eliza amazes everyone: she wins! This new-found gift leads her in a new direction of Jewish mysticism and language.
The Covenant Naomi RagenA scrupulously fair-minded and riveting tale of current Israel. A deft mix of past and present. It is a tribute to the power of friendship and the strength of love in the face of evil.
Dates: Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 19Location: Temple Beth Tikvah
TUESDAYS
9:30 AMLITURGICAL MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY Rabbi Aviva Bass
In this eight-week course, we will explore how liturgical music may inform our worship experience. Utilizing the Divrei Shir adult education curriculum by the URJ as well as other resources, Rabbi Bass will provide listening opportunities and study of the relationship between text, music and prayer.
Dates: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13Location: Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County
•9:30 AMTORAH TROPE-CANTILLATION FOR BIBLE CHANTING Michael KleinDates: Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5, 19, Jan. 9, 23Location: Temple Torat Emet
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10:30 AMWHAT IS ZIONISM? Rabbi Howard Shub
The word, “Zionism” is one of the most misunderstood words in contemporary jargon. This course will explore the various meanings of “Zionism” as it has developed, especially over the past 150 years. We will examine the origins and multi-dimensional philosophies of Zionism and in the process, achieve a greater understanding of the modern State of Israel and of our own Jewish identity.
Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14Location: Temple Beth Tikvah
•10:30 AMSHLOMO CARLEBACH – THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC Cantor Irving Grossman
Listen and discuss the music of famed rabbi, composer and singer Shlomo Carlebach.
Date: Dec. 5Location: Temple Beth Tikvah
•10:30 AMTURNING POINTS Rabbi Nissim Wernick
There are times and events in Jewish history that changed the destiny of Judaism. This course attempts to identify these events. If these events had not occurred, Judaism would not be what it is today.
Dates: Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6Location: Temple Beth Tikvah
•12:00 PMMIDRASH, YEAR 2 Rabbi Anthony Fratello
We will continue to study excerpts from Midrash Tanchuma, which is one of the most well-known collections of Midrashim on the Torah. We will take a close look at how the Midrash expounds upon some familiar Biblical Stories.
Dates: Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 27Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•1:00 PMTHE BOOK OF EXODUS (SHEMOT) Fran TownesWe will be studying the Book of Exodus line by line in English with the Plaut translation and using the Melton method of study.
Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12. 19, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20.Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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•1:00 PM – 3:00 PMVIVA LADINO Facilitated by Dianne Mortensen and Miriam Behar
A language study group for Ladino, which is based on medieval Castilian Spanish with words and phrases from lands of Sephardic history – Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, French, Greek and Italian. This is a fun, classroom-setting activity using a variety of instructional and cultural resources to gain or improve one’s skills at reading, writing and speaking the Ladino language.Knowledge of Spanish helpful. Echar Lashon members are encouraged to attend.
Dates: Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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1:00 PM – 3:00 PMECHAR LASHON KON VIVA LADINO Facilitated by Esther Herskovitz and Miriam Behar
Immerse yourself in the language of the Sephardim. This is a social and cultural gathering for new and native Ladino speakers who meet in friendship to encourage the continuance of this rich, expressive language. Viva Ladino students are encouraged to attend. A $1 donation is suggested, but not required, to cover coffee and cake.Dates: Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•2:00 PM HISTORY OF ISRAEL: Biblical times to British Mandate Richard Townes
The land we call Israel has had many names. For example Canaan, Judah, Samaria and many more. It also has had many conquerors and governments, each of which has left its mark. This course will give you a brief over-view of the story of the land from pre-historic times to the end of the British Mandate. Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12. 19, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20. Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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7:00 PMISRAELI DANCE Herb Cohen
In this class you will learn many early dances of Israel as well as more contemporary ones. The class is for both beginners and those who with some experience. Participants will be provided with a CD that includes the music for all the dances that are taught.
Dates: Dec. 12, 19, 26, Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 13, 20, 27Location: Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County
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7:00 PMJews in the News Rabbi Michael SimonWe will discuss current issues, topics and people of concern and interest to the Jewish community that are in the news, especially political, religious, cultural, and Israel related news.
Dates: Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 14,Dec. 5, 19, Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 13Location: Temple Beth Kodesh
WEDNESDAYS
9:45 AMJEWISH BUSINESS ETHICS Rabbi David Siff
In this class, we will look at contemporary scenarios, and learn Jewish values which help us think about how to approach this subject. We will draw from Torah, Talmud, and Mussar in our explorations of how Jewish wisdom applies in everyday situations.
Dates: Nov. 1, 8, Dec. 13, 20, Jan. 3, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 7, 14Location: Temple Torat Emet
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12:30 PMKOL ISRAEL: THE SONGS OF ISRAEL Cantor Judith Ovadia
The class is an overview of popular Israeli music from the earliest days of settlement through statehood, up till the latest sounds of today. No musical knowledge is necessary, just come and enjoy the nostalgia and learn about the nation through her enduring love of music.
Dates: Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•1:00 PMBIBLE BOOKS: BOOK OF RUTH AND LAMENTATIONS Rabbi Alan Cohen
Our three-year series of the 5 Megillot and Jonah concludes this year with the study of Ruth and Lamentations (Eichah). The course will provide us an overview of these two books with special attention to the authorship, time of writing and the major themes. We will look into why these books are associated with Shavuot and the Ninth of Av.
Dates: Dec. 6, 13, 20. Jan. 3.Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PMSEPHARDIC FILM SERIES Rose Pappo Alan
This film series examines just a few of the little known places in the world where wandering communities of Sephardic Jewry took root. Discussion about the films spans the broadest understanding of what constitutes Sephardic and Mizrahi culture.
Dates and Film Titles: Dec. 6 “Expulsion and Memory: Descendants of the Hidden Jews”Jan. 3 “The Secret Jews of Calabria”Feb. 7 “The Last Jews of Libya”Mar. 7 “Shadow in Baghdad”Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•2:00 PM YIDDISH VINKEL Dorothy Rubin
Come speak, laugh and sing in Yiddish. Every week we will tackle a different topic in Yiddish. You don’t have to be fluent, but you do need a basic Yiddish vocabulary. . THIS IS NOT A YIDDISH TEACHING CLASS.
Dates: Nov. 1, 15, Dec. 6, 20, Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 21Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•2:30 pmISRAELI BOOK CLUB Natalie Levine
We will read and discussbooks written about Israel or by Israeli Authors. Titles will be sent out to all registrants by September.
Dates: Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 21, April 18Location: Temple Beth Tikvah
•7:00 PMIT’S A JEWISH THING, PART 18 Andy Greenberg
A continuation of last year’s exploration of Jewish topics that seem weird or outdated, yet could be very appropriate for today’s lifestyle. Topics include: The evil eye, gambling, women’s liberation, sports, revenge, pornography, swaying bridges and much more.
Dates: Jan 10, 24, Feb 21, Mar 7, 14, 21Location: Temple Torat Emet
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7:00 PMTALLIT MAKING Judy Price
Find a piece of fabric that you love and bring it to this class to create your own special Tallit. Tzitzit can be ordered separately. The class is free to B’nei Mitzvah students and their families who want to create a tallit.
Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24Location: Temple Torat Emet
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7:00 PMPARASHAT HA’SHAVUA - WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Anschel Weiss, PhD
Participants will discuss the Torah portion to be read on the upcoming Shabbat in order to be able to make the Torah more accessible to them.
Dates: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb.7, 14, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21Location: Temple Torat Emet
THURSDAYS
9:45 AMTALMUD – TRACTATE SANHEDRIN Rabbi Michael Simon
This is a weekly class in which we will read and discuss excerpts from one of the most well-known books of the Talmud and how it applies to us today.
Dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Location: Temple Beth Kodesh
•11:15 AMTORAH STUDY Rabbi Howard ShubThis is a weekly class in which Rabbi Shub will discuss the highlights of the weekly Parsha (Torah Portion)
Dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29 Location: Temple Beth Tikvah
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2:00 PMMESSIANISM AND JEWS Rabbi Howard HoffmanWe will cover the origins of the idea, its manifestations over time and how it is still playing out. We will look at Biblical, rabbinic and medieval texts (Rambam and Ramban), and look at the failed messiahs from Bar Kochba to Shabbetai Tzvi. Finally we look at modern Messianism in the Hasidic movement, the settler movement and secular Zionism. Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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7:00 PMA LOOK AT THE BOOK OF PSALMS Rabbi Anthony Fratello
Often read, frequently quoted, not always understood. After 3000 years the Book of Psalms still comforts, touches, and inspires. This survey class will look into the history, structure and general themes of this most fundamental of Jewish Books. Dates: Nov. 2, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 Mar. 8, Apr. 12Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
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FUN AND GAMES(Please note that there are additional charges for all of these classes)
CANASTA Andrea Shoen This is a course for beginners as well as anyone who wants a refresher of this card game. Additional Charge: $10.00. Class limited to 14 students.
Day: Wednesday Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PMSESSION I: Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29SESSION II: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21Location: Temple Torat Emet
•ENHANCED DAIRY COOKING CLASS Roberta Zinbarg
Learn how to make special dairy dishes such as cheese soufflé, chocolate mousse, blintz casserole and other yum-my dishes to serve at your special holiday meals. Additional supply fee will be determined by teacher.
Day: Thursday Time: 1:00 PMDates: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8Location: Temple Torat Emet
•MAH JONGG Kathy SlutskyThis class is for those who have never played Mah Jongg or who have very little knowledge of Mah Jongg. Stu-dents need to have the latest Mah Jongg cards. Instructor will bring Mah Jongg set. Additional Charge: $20.00. Class limited to 8 students.
Dates: Below Time: 1:30 PM-3:30 PMSESSION I Mon. Nov. 6, Wed. Nov. 8 Mon. Nov. 13, Wed. Nov. 15SESSION II Mon. Jan. 22, Wed. Jan. 24 Mon. Jan. 29, Wed. Jan. 31Location: Temple Torat Emet
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BEGINNING BRIDGE Harriet Doctor
This class is for those who have never played Bridge or who have very little knowledge of the game. Additional Charge: $25.00 which includes book. Class is limited to 12 students
Day: Friday Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PMDates: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES
All Wednesday lectures will take place at Temple Torat Emet at 10:00 AM , unless otherwise indicated.
November 8, 2017 CANNABINOIDS, CBD’S AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA Sherry Picker & Ed Gray
Join a frank and open discussion with Sherry Picker, MSW with Paradise Home Health Care and Ed Gray of Florida Movement Therapy Centers regarding the good, the bad and the misunderstood facts regarding medical marijuana. What are the potential risks and potential benefits? What conditions is it purported to help and what risks are associated with use?
•December 6, 2017CELEBRATE ISRAELI ARTISTS Helene Yentis
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Join Helene Yentis, Art Historian and Jewish Art Expert, in an interactive power-point presentation to explore the works by artists from all over Israel. From world class collections, galleries, private holdings, and flourishing art communities, we will see how art is a reflection of society, time and place.
•January 10, 2018MARTIN LUTHER KING AND RABBI ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL Howard Lynne In honor of the upcoming MLK holiday, join Mr. Lynn, a noted educator and former JCC Executive Director, in a search for a more perfect world, where people of vastly different cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds somehow come together to “make the world a better place”. We’ll study the beliefs and actions of these two inspiring religious and spiritual leaders.
•January 31, 2018 ISRAEL: THE WORLD INNOVATOR Sherry Picker & Anne GoldbergSince 1948, innovation in many fields has been a hallmark of this special country and reflects the ingenuity of its people. Learn about Israel’s many inventions in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Medicine, High Tech, Marijuana Research and much more.
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February 14, 2018 MAKING SACRED DECISIONS Rabbi Richard AddressModern medicine has extended life so much we are faced with new situations. Rabbi Address, Director of Jewish Sacred Aging, will discuss how Jewish texts can show us a way to deal with some of these changes. We will look at what the texts say about topics such as co-habitation, accepting terminal diagnosis and redefining adultery in light of Alzheimer’s and dementia. For more information check out: www.Jewishsacredaging.com
•February 28, 2018 LEGACY AND CONTEMPORARY LESSONS LEARNED BY ISRAEL FROM THE SIX DAY WAR
Colonel Alfred Biegel
This year, we are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Six Day war. Come hear Colonel Biegel’s perspective on how things have changed since that time. Colonel Biegel has over 50 years of combined military and intelligence service. After retirement from US Government service, he continues to lecture on relevant political-military issues dealing with the crisis-prone Middle East.
•March 7, 2018A MINYAN (10) OF RECENT JEWISH GENIUSES Leah Polin
Ms. Polin, founder and for 25 years, the Director of the Dawn Schuman Institute for Jewish Learning, will discuss the top 10 Jewish representatives in recent years, from medicine, merchandising, science and technology. She will examine how their creativity changed the world we live in.
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SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIESFEES FOR SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR FOR EACH LECTURE.
MEMBERS: $10:00, NON MEMBERS: $13.00 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
October 22, 2017 at 1:00 PMTHE CHANGING MIDDLE EAST: EFFECTS ON ISRAEL’S STRATEGIC POSITING AND DOCTRINE.
Dr. Eytan GilboaEytan Gilboa has served in many prominent academic positions in Israel and the US including Professor of International Communication,and founder and first Director of both the School of Communication and the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He is also a senior research associate at the BESA Center for Strategic Studies, Chair of the Israeli Communication Association and founding Chair and Academic Director of the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum. Presented in partnership with the Israel Public Diplomacy ForumLocation: Temple Torat Emet
•November 12, 2017 at 1:00 PMWHAT THE NEW YORK TIMES DOESN’T TELL YOU ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST
Dr. Mitchell BardDr. Bard is the Executive Director of the non-profit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) and a foreign policy analyst who lectures frequently on U.S – Middle East Policy. Dr. Bard co-chairs the task force on BDS & Delegitimization for the global Form on Combatting Anti-Semitism created by the Israeli Foreigh Ministry is a member of a similar task force established by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. In 2013, Dr. Bard was named one of the “top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life” by the Algemeiner newspaper. Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•December 10, 2017HOLOCAUST LESSONS IN GERMANY: FACING THE PAST WITH EYES ON THE FUTURE Rabbi Stephen Fuchs For the past three years, Rabbi Fuchs and his wife have spent ten weeks in Germany where together they taught about the Shoah in German high schools. In addition he conducted High Holy Day services, taught in synagogues and at the Abraham Geiger College in Berlin. He has preached and taught in more than two dozen German churches, in most of which a Rabbi had never spoken before. He will speak about his experiences in Germany especially his visits to Leipzig where his late father grew up and was arrested on Kristallnacht.Rabbi Fuchs is the former president of World Union for Progressive Judaism and Rabbi Emeritus of congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, Connecticut. He currently serves as Rabbi of Temple Bat Yam on Sanibel Island, Florida.Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•January 7, 2018 at 1:00 PMISRAEL AT 70, JEWISH IDENTITY STILL MATTERS Dr. Samuel M. Edelman
Dr. Edelman will be talking about the Palestinian attempts to De-Judaize Jerusalem and the Land of Israel and Countering the Anti-Israel propaganda machine.Dr. Edelman is one of the founding faculty of the new Academic Council for Israel and its executive director and a visiting professor of Israel Studies and Zionism at University of Miami. In addition he is one of the key
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academics fighting against BDS on campuses and in academic professional organizations. Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom
•February 11, 2018 at 1:00 PMSARAH AROESTE IN CONCERT
Sarah Aroeste, inspired by her family’s Sephardic roots in Greece and Macedonia, has spent the last 15 years bringing her contemporary style of original and traditional Ladino music to audiences around the world. She combines personal story-telling, Ladino history, and song in a joyous, interactive, “Sing-Talk” performance cele-brating one of the many cultures of Israel. Presented in partnership with the Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County.Location: Temple Torat Emet
•February 25, 2018 at 2:00 PMAMBASSADOR DENNIS ROSS
Ambassador Ross has served as the Director of Policy Planning in the State Department under President George Bush, the special Middle East coordinator under President Bill Clinton, and was a special adviser for the Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia to the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Presented in cooperation with the Florida Middle East Society. More details on how to obtain tickets will follow.Location: Temple B’nai Israel in Boca Raton
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROGRAMSISRAELI MOVIE NIGHT
DATES AND TITLES TO BE ANNOUNCED
MILK AND HONEYLynn University Wold Performing Arts Center
Mar. 18, 4:00 PM
This musical is backed by the Lynn Philharmonia Orchestra.Much of Jerry Herman’s 1961 musical Milk and Honey is derived from Israeli folk music and dance. The story is unabashedly sentimental, extolling the virtues of life in Israel, and the zeal and hard work of those who have transformed the desert land into an oasis.
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL MUSICAL TREAT. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.
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Our Teaching Clergy
Rabbi Aviva BassRabbi Bass, Temple Sinai of Palm Beach County, has an M.A. in Jewish Education from Gratz College and a Rabbinic Ordination and Hebrew Letters degree from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2000. Rabbi Bass is also a classically-trained soprano with B.A. in Music. She has served congregations as a Rabbi, Cantorial soloist, and educator, in the United States as well as in Australia and New Zealand.
Rabbi Anthony FratelloRabbi Anthony Fratello, Temple Shaarei Shalom, graduated from Pomona College in 1994, with a BA in History, and then began his studies toward the Rabbinate at the Jerusalem Campus of the Hebrew Union College. He continued his studies at the Cincinnati campus of HUC-JIR in 1995. Rabbi Fratello earned his MA in Hebrew Letters from the Hebrew Union College in 1998, and was ordained as a Rabbi in June 1999. Rabbi Fratello has served as a member of the Board of the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches and the Friedman Commission for Jewish Education.
Cantor Michael Glozman Cantor Glozman, Temple Beth Kodesh, is a Russian-born Israeli musician. He graduated as choir conductor from the Moscow Academy of Chorale Art and as Cantor from The Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute. He is also a composer and music arranger (Theater Zero). He has achieved success as an actor, singer, and music director, having collaborated with The New Israeli Opera, the Gesher Theatre and Beit-Zvi School for the Performing Arts.
Cantor Irving Grossman Cantor Irving Grossman, Temple Beth Tikvah, is a graduate of the Cantors Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City, where he earned the degree of Hazzan. He has studied extensively with the world famous Cantor David Kusevitsky. He is working with congregants to develop a junior choir as well as an adult choir to enhance the beauty & solemnity of our religious services. As an active member of the Cantor’s Assembly, Cantor Grossman frequently participates in Cantorial concerts.
Cantor Judith OvadiaCantor Judith Ovadia, Temple Shaarei Shalom, hails from Lower Merion, PA, just outside Philadelphia. She began singing and playing guitar at the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now URJ) Camp Harlam. Cantor Ovadia earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, where she was a soloist with the college chorus, under the direction of Harold Aks. She attended the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion School of Sacred Music, where she received her Master of Sacred Music degree.
Rabbi Howard ShubRabbi Shub, Temple Beth Tikvah, was born in Toronto, Canada. He earned his BA in Jewish History at Yeshiva University, NY, earned his MA in Contemporary Jewry at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, and was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary, NY, where he also earned an MA in Jewish Education. He is currently working on his PhD in Jewish History and Jewish Literature at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
Rabbi David SiffRabbi David Siff, PhD, is the rabbi of Temple Torat Emet. He received his B.A. from Dartmouth College, and his Ph.D. from JTS, Prior to his current position, he served as a psychiatric chaplain, and taught at Rutgers University as well as the Frankel Academy. Rabbi Siff is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly and also serves on the Board of OHALAH: Agudat Harabbanim l’Hithadshut Hayahadut, or Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal.
Rabbi Michael SimonRabbi Simon, Temple Beth Kodesh, is a graduate of the Yeshivah of Flatbush and obtained rabbinic ordination from the Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk. He received a BA in Political Science from Pace University, a JD from Fordham University, and an MA in Jewish Studies from Gratz College. Rabbi Simon practiced law for 20 years before becoming the Rabbi at Temple Beth Kodesh. Rabbi Simon also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Rabbinics at Gratz College, an Adjunct Instructor of Jewish History at FAU, and has previously served as a faculty member of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School.
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2017 - 2018 REGISTRATION FORM
• You may register online or by completing the registration form and submitting it to your synagogue.
• Online registration at www.adjlc.org allows for credit card payment for the program.• Please complete one registration form per person.• Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend.• If you are a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your check
payable to your synagogue and submit it along with this form to YOUR synagogue.• If you are not a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your
check payable to Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration and send or bring this form to Temple Shaarei Shalom , 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration once it has been processed.
COURSESUnlimited - Indicate your choices on the Registration
Form
Member of a Collaboration Synagogue
$50
Non-Member
$75WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES
Unlimited - Indicate your choices on the Registration Form
Member of a Collaboration Synagogue
$30
Non-Member
$40COURSES & WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES
COMBINEDSunday Distingushed Lecture Series is NOT included
Member of a Collaboration Synagogue
$75
Non-Member
$100
MONDAYS___ Advanced Conversational Hebrew, Malakoff___ Women’s Torah Study, Courte___ The Sh’Ma, Marder___ Hebrew Potpourri, Schaffer___ Prayerbook Hebrew, Schaffer___ Jewish Book Club, Eskolsky Taubin___ Mah Jongg, Session I, Slotsky ($20 fee)___ Mah Jongg, Session II, Slotsky ($20 fee) NOTE: Mah Jongg is BOTH Monday & Wednesday
TUESDAYS___ Liturgical Music and Spirituality, Bass___ Torah Trope, Klein___ What is Zionism?, Shub___ Shlomo Carlebach, Grossman___ Turning Points, Wernick___ Midrash Year 2, Fratello___ Exodus, Townes___ Viva Ladeno, Mortensen and Behar___ Echar Lashon Kon Viva Ladino, Herskovitz & Behar___ Hisstory of Israel, Towns___ Israeli Dance, Cohen
WEDNESDAYS___ Jewish Business Ethics, Siff___ Kol Israel: Songs of Israel, Ovadia___ Book of Ruth and Lamentations, Cohen___ Sephardic Film Series, Alan___ Yiddish Vinkel, Rubin___ Israeli Book Club, Levine___ It’s a Jewish Thing, Greenberg___ Tallit Making, Price___ Canasta - Session I, Shoen ($10 fee)___ Canasta - Session II, Shoen ($10 fee)
THURSDAYS ___ Talmud, Simon___ Torah Study, Shub___ Book of Psalms, Fratello___ Dairy Cooking Class, Zinbarg (Fee collected in class)
FRIDAYS___ Beginning Bridge, Doctor
WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES___ Cannabinoids, CBD’s and Medical Marijuana___ Celebrate Israeli Artists___ Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel___ Israel: The World Innovator___ Making Sacred Decisions___ Legacy and Contemporary Lessons Learned by Israel From the Six Day War___ A Minyan (10) of Recent Jewish Geniuses
SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
___ Dr. Eytan Gilboa, The Changing Middle East: Effects on Israel’s Strategic Position and Doctrine___ Dr. Mitchell Bard, What the New York Times Doesn’t Tell You About the Middle East___ Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, Holocaust Lessons in Germany: Facing the Past with Eyes on the Future___ Dr. Samuel M. Edelman, Israel at 70, Jewish Identity Still Matters___ Sarah Aroeste in Concert___ Ambassador Dennis Ross
The fees for Sunday Distinguished Lecture Series will be collected at the door for each lecture.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ ZIP: _________________________________
Home Phone: (____) ______________________ Cell Phone (____) ______________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Synagogue Affiliation (check one) ____ Temple Shaarei Shalom ____ Temple Torat Emet
____ Temple Beth Tikvah ____ Temple Sinai of PBC ____ Temple Beth Kodesh
____ I am not a member of a Collaboration synagogue.
How did you hear about ADJLC? __________________________________________________
Courses: $_____ Lectures: $_____ Both $_____ Special fees (see course descriptions) $_____
Total $_____
2017 - 2018 REGISTRATION FORM
• You may register online or by completing the registration form and submitting it to your synagogue.
• Online registration at www.adjlc.org allows for credit card payment for the program.• Please complete one registration form per person.• Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend.• If you are a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your check
payable to your synagogue and submit it along with this form to YOUR synagogue.• If you are not a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your
check payable to Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration and send or bring this form to Temple Shaarei Shalom , 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration once it has been processed.
COURSESUnlimited - Indicate your choices on the Registration
Form
Member of a Collaboration Synagogue
$50
Non-Member
$75WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES
Unlimited - Indicate your choices on the Registration Form
Member of a Collaboration Synagogue
$30
Non-Member
$40COURSES & WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES
COMBINEDSunday Distingushed Lecture Series is NOT included
Member of a Collaboration Synagogue
$75
Non-Member
$100
MONDAYS___ Advanced Conversational Hebrew, Malakoff___ Women’s Torah Study, Courte___ The Sh’Ma, Marder___ Hebrew Potpourri, Schaffer___ Prayerbook Hebrew, Schaffer___ Jewish Book Club, Eskolsky Taubin___ Mah Jongg, Session I, Slotsky ($20 fee)___ Mah Jongg, Session II, Slotsky ($20 fee) NOTE: Mah Jongg is BOTH Monday & Wednesday
TUESDAYS___ Liturgical Music and Spirituality, Bass___ Torah Trope, Klein___ What is Zionism?, Shub___ Shlomo Carlebach, Grossman___ Turning Points, Wernick___ Midrash Year 2, Fratello___ Exodus, Townes___ Viva Ladeno, Mortensen and Behar___ Echar Lashon Kon Viva Ladino, Herskovitz & Behar___ Hisstory of Israel, Towns___ Israeli Dance, Cohen
WEDNESDAYS___ Jewish Business Ethics, Siff___ Kol Israel: Songs of Israel, Ovadia___ Book of Ruth and Lamentations, Cohen___ Sephardic Film Series, Alan___ Yiddish Vinkel, Rubin___ Israeli Book Club, Levine___ It’s a Jewish Thing, Greenberg___ Tallit Making, Price___ Canasta - Session I, Shoen ($10 fee)___ Canasta - Session II, Shoen ($10 fee)
THURSDAYS ___ Talmud, Simon___ Torah Study, Shub___ Book of Psalms, Fratello___ Dairy Cooking Class, Zinbarg (Fee collected in class)
FRIDAYS___ Beginning Bridge, Doctor
WEDNESDAY LECTURE SERIES___ Cannabinoids, CBD’s and Medical Marijuana___ Celebrate Israeli Artists___ Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel___ Israel: The World Innovator___ Making Sacred Decisions___ Legacy and Contemporary Lessons Learned by Israel From the Six Day War___ A Minyan (10) of Recent Jewish Geniuses
SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
___ Dr. Eytan Gilboa, The Changing Middle East: Effects on Israel’s Strategic Position and Doctrine___ Dr. Mitchell Bard, What the New York Times Doesn’t Tell You About the Middle East
___ Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, Holocaust Lessons in Germany: Facing the Past with Eyes on the Future___ Dr. Samuel M. Edelman, Israel at 70, Jewish Identity Still Matters___ Sarah Aroeste in Concert___ Ambassador Dennis Ross
The fees for Sunday Distinguished Lecture Series will be collected at the door for each lecture.
• Notes •
8600 Jog Rd. Boynton Beach, FL 33472
NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID WEST PALM BEACH, FL
PERMIT NO. 1115
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Celebrating the Collaboration of Temple Shaarei Shalom, Temple Torat Emet, Temple Beth Tikvah, Temple Sinai PBC & Temple Beth Kodesh
