Join us as we wrestle with our most sacred text, seeking to discover its contemporary meaning. Torah study, facilitated by Rabbi Carr, meets on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 am. Participants, ranging from longtime students to newly interested beginners, learn to view the text through the lenses of their lives. Through discussion and debate, we draw on the breadth of our own experiences to reveal hidden layers in our foundational book. We also provide bagels, juice, and coffee. Come for the community; come for the learning; come for the nosh – for whatever reason you come, you will find your Shabbat mornings elevated and enriched!
Living Ethically
Come learn how the ethical guidance our tradition offers us helps as we navigate the stormy seas of daily life. Using “The Book of Jewish Values,” by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, we explore issues ranging from business ethics to interpersonal conduct, from giving tz’dakah to avoiding gossip, from helping others to helping ourselves. The class functions primarily as a discussion group, with participants drawing on their own experiences and insights to build a shared dialogue of ethical commitment. No previous knowledge is required, and drop-in attendance is welcome.
This class, led by Rabbi Carr, is held on Thursday mornings from 11 am to 12 noon.
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism, an eighteen-week adult level introductory course, focuses on the basics of Jewish thought and practice. Course format includes a combination of study, discussion, and practical experiences designed for everyone interested in exploring Jewish life, including interfaith couples, non-Jews considering conversion, and Jews looking for continuing education. This course is coordinated through the Philadelphia office of the Union for Reform Judaism; therefore, registration is required. Please go to http://urj.org/pac/classes/intro/ to download an application form. For more information, contact Rabbi Carr (610-828-9066 or rabbi.carr@or-ami.org) or call the URJ office at 215-563-8183.
Introduction to Judaism will be held on Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00 PM and begins on November 9th.
Learning with Cantor Franzel
As a follow up to Kabbalah 101, Cantor Franzel will be teaching four workshops on the following topics:
*A Brief Timeline of Mysticism *Zohar, the Bible of Kabbalah *Kabbalistic Cosmology and Cosmogeny *Practical Kabbalah: JewishMeditation
The dates (Thursdays at 7:30 PM) are:
October 23 October 30 November 6 November 20
If you have any suggestions or questions regarding these workshops, please contact Cantor Franzel.
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