Adult Education Temple Beth Ami offers a rich variety of Adult Learning Opportunities
Judaism values life long Jewish learning. In the Mishna it states, “Leave home and go to a place of Torah. Don’t say the Torah will come to you or that your companions will make it yours. Don’t depend on your own understanding.” (Pirke Avot 4:4)
The Torah is called- Etz Chaim — The Tree of Life. Torah nurtures and sustains us. As we grow into adulthood, our thirst for knowledge grows and changes. Our Torah and our tradition can be the root of our lives, grounding us and drawing us closer to our community, our family, and ourselves.
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+ Export EventsApril 2019
Live & Learn
Holocaust Education with Warren Marcus
Tues, April 30 (10:30 am)For over 35 years, Warren Marcus has taught on a variety of Holocaust-related themes and is senior educator - and TBA member - at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Join us for two 'on site' Live & Learn classes (4/16 & 4/30) and an OPTIONAL trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on 4/23 to see the "New Americans" exhibit. Sign up with Shelly Gordon (SLG@bethami.org) or 301.340.6818 x227 BY 4/18 to reserve your spot on the bus…
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Live & Learn
Let’s Talk About Antisemitism
Tues, May 14 (10:30 am – 12 noon)Join veteran facilitator and teacher, Sharon Tash, for a two-part mini course looking at the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the world. We will explore the origins of historical antisemitism up to the shocking instances of the present. Participants are strongly encouraged to read Deborah Lipstadt's new book: Antisemitism Here and Now before the class begins.
Find out more »Prayer Book Hebrew
Go beyond the transliterations to start to start appreciating the deeper beauty of our liturgy.Taught by Cantor EschlerTuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pmClasses meet 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/14Register by 3/12/2019 Register on Chaverweb
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Let’s Talk About Antisemitism
Tues, May 21 (10:30 am – 12 noon)Join Sharon Tash for a timely and relevant topic in May! This two-part mini course will look at the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the world. We will explore the origins of historical antisemitism up to the shocking instances of the present. Participants are strongly encouraged to read Deborah Lipstadt's new book: Antisemitism Here and Now before the class begins.
Find out more »June 2019
Live & Learn with Jen Miller
Culinary Conversations: United, We Eat!
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18Food nourishes bodies, satisfies souls and unites communities. Join Jen MIller, chef and wellness coach, for community-building conversations inw hich we'll explore Jewish culinary traditions and our lived experiences of them. A delicious treat will be provided each week, but please RSVP to Shelly (SLG@bethami.org) in advance, so that we'll have enough for everyone!
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Culinary Conversations: United, We Eat!
Tuesdays, June 11, 18Food nourishes bodies, satisfies souls and unites communities. Join Jen MIller, chef and wellness coach, for community-building conversations inw hich we'll explore Jewish culinary traditions and our lived experiences of them. A delicious treat will be provided each week, but please RSVP to Shelly (SLG@bethami.org) in advance, so that we'll have enough for everyone!
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Culinary Conversations: United, We Eat!
Tuesdays, June 18Jen Miller, facilitator of "Culinary Conversations" Live and Learn class (June 2019) Food nourishes bodies, satisfies souls and unites communities. Join Jen Miller, chef and wellness coach, for community-building conversations in which we'll explore Jewish culinary traditions and our lived experiences of them. A delicious treat will be provided each week, but please RSVP to Shelly (SLG@bethami.org) in advance, so that we'll have enough for everyone!
Find out more »July 2019
Live & Learn Planning Meeting
Tues, July 2 (10:30 am)Join us and share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for possible presenters and topics for our 2019/2020 Live & Learn Calendar. All are welcome.
Find out more »Live & Learn with Rabbi Pokras
The Prophet as Maven
Tues., Jul 16, 23, 30The books of Prophets are the longest section of the Jewish Bible (TaNaKh). In this text-centered class,w e will dive into the world of the prophets, explore why this is the longest part of our bible and learn why our parents wanted us to be doctors, lawyers and accountants instead of prophets! No charge to attend; all are welcome.
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