Congregation Beth Shalom - Atlanta, GA - Adult and Family Education

Adult and Family Education - Year-round Learning at Beth Shalom

Adult and Family Education 2010-2011/5771

Sessions meet at specified times. Registration required for some classes. Beginners and drop-ins are always welcome.

Want to know more? Watch for info in the Shabbat Shalom e-newsletter every Friday or call Eileen Cohn at 770-399-5300

Click HERE to download the brochure.

Yearning to Learn

Adult weekly study with Rabbi Mark Zimmerman

Nosh ‘n Drosh - Siddur 101
Modays 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Following daily minyan (6:15 p.m.) plan to stay for a nosh and relaxed discussion with Rabbi Zimmerman. An engaging opportunity to learn more about the service as we explore the Shabbat liturgy, including the history and origin of the prayers and their significance to the service.

Maimonides - Mishnah Torah
Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Our continuing text study program focuses on Maimonides’ (Rambam) Mishnah Torah. Maimonides is generally though to be the greatest Jewish thinker, Talmudist, and codifier of the Middle Ages. His teachings incorporated philosophy and science with Torah. Join us as we explore how his writings relate to our world today.

Mishnah Study
Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Since Simchat Torah 1999, members of Beth Shalom have been studying together as part of the United Synagogue Perek Yomi and Mishnah Yomit programs. Classes meet for a discussion of text each week. Feel free to bring your Kosher lunch. New participants are always welcome.

Make the connection to Congregation Beth Shalom

Thursday Kesher Klasses for students of all ages

Beginning Thursday, October 14, 2010

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Torah Trope: Learn how to read cantillation marks and chant Torah. The only prerequisite is a basic ability to read Hebrew and a willingness to learn!

Creative Judaica: Be creative! Make your own artistic designs! Here’s a class that gives students a chance to express themselves and have a great time doing it. No experience required.

Beginning Hebrew: Learn the Alef-bet, vowels, and all the basics to read Hebrew from the siddur.

Holiday Cooking: From old favorites to dazzling new taste sensations, these classes are designed to help you create scrumptious holiday fare for all to enjoy!

Prayer Basics: Do you want to know more about the service . . . when to sit, stand or sway back and forth? This course is designed to help you follow the service, and better understand the meaning of prayers. Explore Shabbat liturgy, including history and origin of prayers.

Hebrew Ulpan: Learn to speak modern Hebrew in our weekly conversational Hebrew classes. Classes will focus on everyday words and phrases. Knowledge of Alef Bet and Hebrew vowels required.

All classes based on minimum enrollment. $45 per 6-week semester. Some classes require additional book/supply fee. Contact Eileen Cohn (770) 399-5300 or education@bshalom.net to sign up today.