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Congregation Beth Israel creates a vibrant and meaningful community for its adult members through a diverse array of learning programs and adult lecture and program series to enrich your Jewish experience and commitment. Classes and programs are held throughout the year for those just learning about Judaism to those trying to enhance and deepen their understanding and knowledge.
Classes:
Basic Judaism – for those born Jewish or not
Hebrew Classes – beginners to advanced
Conversion Classes –for those choosing to take that next step
Interfaith classes and support groups - for those who just want to learn more or are seeking support or fellowship navigating interfaith relationships and families
Special Programs – include Torah Study, social justice opportunities, art and yoga, along with cancer, divorce, and grief support and many others
Special Lecture Series – held throughout the year focus on timely topics such as history, medicine, religion, art, politics, health care, education, Israel and much more led by experts in these fields, our clergy team and other special speakers.
92nd Street Y
We will have an opportunity to view exciting programs from New York's
famous 92nd Street Y in Wolff-Toomim Hall. Planned program speakers
include award winning actor Mandy Patinkin, former U.S. Special Envoy
for Middle East Peace George Mitchell and psychologist, author and
educator Howard Gardner, the first woman to become a U.S. Secretary of
State Madeleine Albright, and Hungarian-born Jewish-American writer,
professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor
Elie Wiesel.
Those planning to attend should RSVP to Marsha Gilbert, (713) 771-6221 x336.
Mandy Patinkin - Monday, February 6, 7:00 p.m.
George Mitchell and Howard Gardener - Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m.
Madeleine Albright - Thursday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
Elie Wiesel - During our Selichot Program, Saturday, September 8, 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Daniel Matt
Dr. Matt was our Scholar-in-Residence in January of 2012. MP3 copies of this lecture series are available through the links below.
How the Zohar Re-Imagines God
God and the Big Bang
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