Jewish Studies
More than MGM
The Jewish presence in American media is more than just Louis B. Mayer leading MGM and William Shatner starring in Priceline commercials. There are Jewish themes in many different forms of American media. Learn more about Judaism by watching The Simpsons, Inglourious Basterds, and many other current media.
Instructor: Miles Roger
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Traditional Jewish Ethics in a Modern Legal System
Jewish sources say many of the same things regarding ethics as the Rules of Professional Conduct. Learn about these similarities and how you can take Jewish teachings to guide your professional conduct. This course can be counted towards Continuing Legal Education pending approval from the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education.
Instructor: Laura Iosue
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Date: Thursday, October 14
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Were They Really That Good or That Bad?
As we look at how biblical narratives and later commentaries portray some heroes and villains we’ll consider whether heroes were always admirable and whether villains had redeeming qualities. We’ll also think about why many commentaries exaggerate the extremes.
Instructor: Norm Sider
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday March 2, 9, 16, 23
Hebrew Education
Beginning Hebrew
The Aleph Bet of Hebrew in just 6 weeks. Learn phonetic Hebrew reading and a basic vocabulary.
Instructor: TBD
Time: 7:10 – 8:40 p.m.
Wednesday
Fall I: Sept. 1, 15, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Fall II: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15
Winter I: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Winter II: Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23
Spring: May 4, 11, 18, 25
Biblical Hebrew
Read the bible in its original language. After learning the basic Hebrew skills, the learner will gain a deeper understanding of the Hebrew Bible through Biblical Hebrew. Although Modern Hebrew differs from Biblical Hebrew with respect to grammar, vocabulary, and phonology, it is sometimes used in Modern Hebrew literature and even in conversation.
Pre-requisite: Beginning Hebrew I & II or knowledge of Hebrew letters
Instructor: TBD
Time: 7:10 - 8:40 p.m.
Wednesday
Fall I: Sept. 1, 15, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
Fall II: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15
Winter I: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9
Winter II: Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23
Spring: May 4, 11, 18, 25
Hebrew on One Foot
Want to learn basic Hebrew but don’t have time for a 6-10 week course? Then Hebrew on One Foot is perfect for you. In four hours, learn the Aleph-Bet and some basic vocabulary so you can decode Hebrew letters. Taught by qualified Hebrew teachers using interactive teaching methods.
Instructor: Hebrew School Faculty
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Date: Sunday, August 29
Intermediate Hebrew
Improve your reading and writing skills, expand your vocabulary and develop conversational skills. You will master functional Hebrew vocabulary useful for conversation in daily life.
Instructor: Yossi Cohen
Time: 7:10 – 8:40 p.m.
Tuesday
Fall I: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12,
Fall II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23
Winter I: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8
Winter II: Feb. 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22
Spring: May 3, 10, 17, 24
Siddur: Tefilla Lamatchil
Ideal for parents who have children getting ready for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Prepare for full participation in Shabbat morning service anywhere in the world by studying prayers from the siddur. Also study the basics of trope, melodies used for reading Torah or Haftarah.
Instructor: Melissa Cohen
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday
Fall: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17
Winter: Jan. 8, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13
Trope
For beginners; taught by Cantor Judy Meyersberg.
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