Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
A Survey of Jewish Mysticism
Over thousands of years, Judaism has developed a fascinating variety of texts, ideas, symbols, and practices whose purpose is to create an intimate link between human beings and the Divine. In this class, we will take a taste of several of these profound spiritual traditions.

Sept. 10, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan 7, Feb. 18, Mar. 11, Apr, 1, May 13

Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM and Sundays at 11:00 AM
Judaism for G.E.N.I.U.S.E.S
An introduction to the basics of Jewish life for the Genuinely Engaged, Naturally Inquisitive, Unfulfilled Spiritually, Excited about Studying. (We don't do "Judaism for dummies".) Perfect for Jews seeking an adult understanding of Jewish life, as well as those who are considering conversion. One Wednesday morning a month at 9 AM (with a make-up session on Sundays at 11 AM for insanely busy parents who always have three different things to do at any one time)

Sept. 21 & 24, Nov. 12 & 23, Dec. 14 & 17, Jan. 21 & 25, Feb. 22 & 25, Mar. 15 & 18, Apr. 22, Sun. 17 & 20

Sunday Mornings at 9:45 AM
Rabbi's Brunch
This is a discussion group on hot topics and Jewish insights open only to post-Bar Mitzvah students and their parents.

Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 15, April 26, May 17

Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
A Survey of Jewish History
The topic of Jewish history is vast, spanning four thousand years and the entire globe. In this class, we will use James Michener's classic "The Source", together with Eli Barnavi's magnificent "A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People", to grasp the grand trends of Jewish history, as well as taking an intimate look at a few selected periods of Jewish experience. Refer to Reading Schedule

Sept. 17, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, April 23, May 27

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History Reading Schedule
Texts:The Source, James Michener, Random House Trade Paperbacks, New York, 1993
A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People, Eli Barnavi, ed., Schocken Books, New York, 2002
Sept. 17Introduction (no readings)
Nov. 12The Source 1-140 (Chapters 1 - 3: The Tell, The Bee Eater, Of Death and Life)
Atlas, VI-3
Dec. 10 The Source 141-274 (Chapters 4 & 5: An Old Man and His G-d, Psalm of the Hoopoe Bird)
Atlas, 4-23
Jan. 14The Source 275-378 (Chapters 6 - 8: The Voice of Gomer, In the Gymnasium, King of the Jews)
Atlas, 24-51
Feb. 25The Source 379-502 (Chapters 9 & 10: Yigal and His Three Generals, The Law)
Atlas, 52-69
Mar. 25The Source 503-634 (Chapters 11 - 13: A Day in the Life of a Desert Rider, Volkmar, The Fires of Ma Coeur)
Atlas, 74-79, 84-85, 98-99, 104-109
Apr. 23The Source 635-774 (Chapters 14 & 15" The Saintly Men of Safed, Twilight of an Empire)
Atlas, 114-115, 120-121, 124-125, 130-133, 156-159, 178-179, 184-189
May 27The Source 775-909 (Chapters 16 & 17: Rebbe Itzik and the Sabra, The Tell)
Atlas, 194-203, 208-209, 220-221, 224-225, 230-231, 240-245, 254-255,258-259, 262-263, 290-291

For other various lectures and events, see the Adult Education Schedule.