Adult Education

 

 

 

 

There are several avenues for adult education at Temple Adat Elohim.

Torah Studies   
Greatest Generation Programs   
Sisterhood Programs
Adult Hebrew Class
Library Programs

T’fillah Class
Early Childhood Education for Parents
Jewish Family Concerns
Outreach & Interfaith Programs

WOMEN'S TORAH STUDY WITH RABBI DUBOWE

Rabbi Dubowe leads this bi-weekly study group as part of the programming of TAE Sisterhood. Every other Monday:
 

TORAH STUDY

Our weekly Shabbat morning study of the Torah text using the English translation and commentaries found in Torah A Modern Commentary, edited by Rabbi Emeritus Alan Greenbaum.  This group is led alternatively by Rabbi Ted Riter and Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe. Saturdays 8:45-9:45am

GREATEST GENERATION PROGRAMS

Programs are offered throughout the year by the Greatest Generation. For more information please leave a message for Kailee Graham at the Temple office.

SISTERHOOD PROGRAMS

A variety of programs are offered for all Jewish women throughout the year by the Sisterhood. For more information please leave a message for the Sisterhood President at the Temple office.

TAE BROTHERHOOD

Look for the monthly Bagel Brunch, each one followed by a wonderful program. In addition, the Brotherhood sponsors wonderful fund/fun raisers such as Las Vegas Night and the Purim Carnival. For information, please leave a message for the Brotherhood President at the Temple office.

HEBREW FOR ADULTS

If you desire to participate more fully in Shabbat and Holiday services, then enroll in the Adult Hebrew Class at Temple Adat Elohim and learn how to read Hebrew. Nancy Cooper Federman will be teaching a beginning Hebrew class on Thursday evenings for 12 sessions. Fee for the class and textbook is $100.00. A minimum of 8 students is required for this class. 7:30 to 9:00pm.

YOUR INTELLECTUAL SIDE

Authors in Residence

Each year several authors are invited to discuss their book, answer questions, and for book signing. Please watch the Bazman Hazeh, monthly flyers and "TAE Happenings" for more information.


Tefillah: Understanding Our Prayers
Marcy Goldberg, Director of Education, and Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe conducts two workshops reflecting on these following questions: Have you ever wondered why people bow and when you are supposed to do the different body movements? Do you ask yourself what these prayers really mean in today's world? Do you want to become more comfortable with prayers? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is for you.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR PARENTS

Each year a series of Roundtable Discussion and workshops are offered for families with young children. Topics have included:

Sibling Rivalry, Discipline & Sleep Issues

Kindergarten Readiness hosted by the ECE Mishpaha

Interfaith Parenting: Answering Your Children's Questions About God

Teaching about Death to Young Children

JEWISH FAMILY CONCERNS

Jewish Family Concerns is an Adult Education program at TAE.  It is designed to provide a forum for congregants to learn about the Reform Jewish Perspective on the family issues that we face today.  These programs are available to all adult members of our congregation.

 

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

The Outreach Committee hosts the "Introduction to Judaism" led by Rabbi Wendy Spears. The Outreach committee will be offering the enrichment activities to accompany this course, which is a trip to: Skirbal Museum, Mt. Sinai Memorial Park in Simi Valley, the Mikveh at the University of Judaism, accompany the students to Shabbat Services at various locations, including TAE, a cooking class prior to Passover, and a Shabbat Dinner at the conclusion of the class. The class will take place on Thursday evenings, beginning October 14th, 2004, from 7pm to 9pm. This is an 18-week class. Register by calling Beverly Ross at 818/907-8740. Additional information is available on the web at www.uahc-psw.org, and click on Introduction to Judaism.

The Intro students who are interested in conversion or who are considering conversion are invited to attend the "New Beginnings" class that is a 4-6 session class that gives them an opportunity to explore feelings, problems, and concerns surrounding conversion. This is led by our trained Outreach Fellow, Lisa Bock, and will begin on dates to be announced at the conclusion of the Introduction to Judaism class.

An additional opportunity that is new this year is "Holiday Toolbox", an e-mail and web-based information page that will be on the Temple web-page (www.adatelohim.com) and available in printed format handed out on Sunday mornings at our Sunday Social, from 9:00am to 10:00am, to coincide with the K-3rd grade Sunday school schedule so parents can stay for coffee and chat for a while during the time their children are in class. This informal 'drop-in' opportunity will be held in the Youth Lounge.

The Sunday Social dates will include (read the Bazman Hazeh for more information and dates):
 Holiday Toolbox: Chanukah
 Holiday Toolbox: Tu B'Shevat
 Holiday Toolbox: Purim
 Holiday Toolbox: Passover
 Holiday Toolbox: Shavuot

Outreach Creative Service: Experience this very special Shabbat.


Interfaith Programs: To be announced. Please call Temple office at 805/497-7101 or e-mail Outreach@AdatElohim.comfor dates and times of upcoming programs.

To register or for more information
Please contact the Temple office at phone: 805-497-7101 or email: administration@adatelohim.com


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