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Classes for Adults
The Partnership takes Jewish education beyond books and classrooms by providing an array of venues and opportunities for people to integrate Jewish experiences into their daily lives and make Jewish learning joyful. We offer a variety of classes for people of all ages. Please take a moment to explore the listings of learning opportunities below from the Partnership and/or other community organizations.
If you are the representative of a Jewish organization and would like to add listings to our Concierge, please fill out the Submission Form, which may be found here.
Todah!
Thursday mornings (9:30-11 AM)
March 1- May 17, 2012 (no class 3/8 or 4/5) (10 sessions)
Follow the development of the emerging Jewish nation from their awe-inspiring encounter at Mount Sinai through the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness and the Israelites’ worship of the Golden Calf.
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Thursday mornings (9:30-11 AM)
March 1- May 17, 2012 (no class 3/8 or 4/5) (10 sessions)
Location: Congregation Olam Tikvah (Fairfax, VA)
Instructor: Norman Shore
Cost: $286 (includes tuition and materials). Registration deadline: Feb. 27, 2012. Click here for registration material.
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Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, January 26- March 1 (6 sessions)
Location: Congregation Olam Tikvah (3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22031)
The French Revolution marked the beginning of a new era in Jewish history when Jews began to enter into the culture of their home countries and to become true citizens there. This major development was destined to be both beneficial and detrimental to Jewish life in Europe. The history of the assimilated Jews of Germany was much more than the history of a tragedy. It was also, for a long time, the story of an extraordinary success. Fritz Stern, an authority on this subject, argued that "We must understand the triumphs in order to understand the tragedy."
This course will explore the intellectual...
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Join us for four conversations that delve into the mystical and hidden wisdom of Judaism: “A Class on Nothing,” “Tikkun Olam – Repairing the World,” “Finding Balance” and “Receiving Wisdom.”
Please contact us at learnwithus@pjll.org for upcoming dates and locations.
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2011-2012 Classes
Upcoming Class - Beginning Spring. 2012
Exodus II at Congregation Olam Tikvah (Fairfax, VA) - Thurs. mornings
Current Melton Classes:
Classes in Northern Virginia:
Ethics and Dramas at Temple Rodef Shalom - Weds. evenings
Classes in Maryland:
Ethics and Dramas at Ohr Kodesh Congregation - Mon. evenings
What is Melton?
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School (FMAMS) is a comprehensive, pluralistic program of adult Jewish learning offered throughout the world. Developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Melton curriculum offers adults a well-rounded, in-depth study of Judaism in a user-friendly format. Explore Jewish texts from Biblical through contemporary sources in an intellectually stimulating, non-denominational...
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Join us to explore the confusing inner world of emotions from a Jewish perspective. Topics include: Passion, Anger, Boredom, Ambivalence, Fear and Exuberance.
6 sessions
Please contact us at learnwithus@pjll.org to be notified of upcoming dates and locations.
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Tuesdays (7:30 - 9 p.m.); Feb. 14, 21, 28 and March 6, 2012
Location: Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning (Rockville, MD)
Instructor: Anton Goodman, Community Shaliach
A 4-part course that delves into the big questions of the State of Israel’s Jewish Identity. Using historical case studies to cutting-edge modern culture we will explore how the State has both invigorated and stunted Judaism. From discussing the controversy of who is a Jew in Israeli law and society, to the dueling narratives of American vs. Israeli Judaism; this course will be lovingly critical of Judaism in the Jewish State, culminating in a celebration of the new wave of Jewish initiatives taking Israel by storm.
Cost: $136 (includes materials)....
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This popular Jewish literacy class enables participants to explore their past and consider a meaningful Jewish future. Jewish texts are used to ground conversations on personal journeys, ritual, tikkun olam (social activism), joy, friendship and community.
Please contact us at learnwithus@pjll.org to be notified of upcoming dates and locations.
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From comedy to Kabbalah, global politics to playground politics, soul mates to soul searching. 70 great conversations with inspiring speakers. What they say might surprise you! Sponsored by the Partnership and Maryland Hillel. Details here.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
10AM-5PM
Location: University of MD, College Park
Register Now!
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Every Saturday morning from 8:00 to 9:15 am
Rabbi Charles M. Feinberg
Rabbi Feinberg leads a class and discussion on the weekly Torah or Haftarah portion. Each week, members of the group receive a selection of the reading, a commentary on the reading, and questions about the reading. Boker Ohr meets in the Adas Board Room every week except when Rabbi Feinberg is on vacation. Please contact Marcia Miller (Marcia.Miller@adasisrael.org) to register.
Boker Ohr is open to the community at no charge
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Once a month, at lunch time
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf
For over 20 years, the downtown study group has been meeting and studying traditional texts and grappling with powerful Jewish issues. This tradition continues this year, as Rabbi Steinlauf once again leads the group and explores everything from biblical texts to Talmud to Kabalistic teachings. The topics vary from month to month, but the high intellectual level of the group ensures that every class is challenging, intellectually satisfying and horizon-broadening. This class is a lunch-and-learn group and meets at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 1875 K Street, N.W.
There is no charge for the class, but there is a fee for lunch. For more information, please contact Beryl Saltman (Beryl.Saltman@adasisrael.org). ...
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