Unless otherwise noted, you must RSVP for all Adult Ed
programs. If you do not RSVP, we
cannot guarantee your spot.
You may RSVP for this
month's programs to:
Rabbi Michael Alper
Director
of Education
314.361.1564 ext. 102
michael@
centralreform.org
Jordan Ottenstein
Associate Director of
Education
314.361.1564 ext. 106
jordan@
centralreform.org
Maggie Duwe
Outreach Coordinator & Adult Educator
314.361.1564 ext. 112
maggie@
centralreform.org
Sharon Brown
Executive Assistant to the
Rabbis
314.361.1564 ext. 101
sharon@
centralreform.org
Jennifer Bersdale
Director of Advocacy and Communications
314.361.1564 ext. 116
jennifer@
centralreform.org
All Adult Education programs (except the
Congregational Retreat) are held at
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Education is For
Grown-Ups, Too!
 Dear CRC Members and Friends,
Fall is
here, our youth education programs are under way, and we have
some wonderful education opportunities for adults this fall.
Please consider attending one or more of the FREE Adult
Education programs being offered at CRC!
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ADULT
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: FALL 2007 |
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Introduction to
Hebrew
Monday evenings from 6:20 to
7:30
RSVP to Jordan to join.
Understanding Israel
Sundays, 3-5 pm: Oct. 14, Oct. 28
This is a
fun overview of "what is Israel?" It is part history, part
culture and music, part politics, and part sight-seeing.
"All you want to know" before your first-or your next-trip to
Israel. Taught by Dr. Richard Katz. RSVP to Jordan by Friday, October 12 (October
14 class) or Friday, October 26 (October 28 class).
Introduction to Jewish Spiritual
Direction
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm: Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct.
30
Jewish Spiritual Direction is a process in
which individuals examine their relationship with God. Through
texts, music, movement and structured exercises we will look at
the presence of the Divine in our lives and explore how to
develop spiritual practices that bring God closer to us. Taught
by Ed and Debbie Harris.
RSVP to Jordan by Monday (one day before
each class)
Congregational
Retreat
Friday, October 19 through Saturday, October 20
Camp Wyman, Eureka, MO
Explore Shabbat among
the trees and around the campfire with Rabbi Fleisher at
beautiful Camp Wyman.
RSVP to Sharon by Friday, October
12.
The Ghosts of Abu
Ghraib
Sun., Oct. 21, 6:30
pm
This film looks beyond the headlines to
investigate the political and psychological contexts in which
torture occurred.
Mature Audiences Only:
Graphic images in film.
RSVP to Jennifer by
Friday, October 19
Engaging
Daniel
Tuesdays at 6:20: November 6, November 13,
November 20, November 27.
A four session
Hebrew/Aramaic text study and discussion group, in honor of our
beloved Daniel Olberties.
RSVP to Jordan by
Monday (one day before each class).
Mystical Texts: The Early Masters
Sunday, November 18, 2-5 pm
We will begin by
reading the Sources themselves: the mystical Torah, Talmud
Hagigah (the mystical tractate of the Talmud), Sefer Yetzierah
(Book of Formation), Sefer Bahir (Book of Brightness), and
Zohar. Taught by Rabbi James Stone Goodman.
RSVP to Jordan by
Friday, November 16.
Mystical Texts:
The Later Masters
Sunday, December 9, 2-5 pm
We will continue ith the Sources: the later mystical
texts including a sampling from the Ari, his students, and from
the Chassidut. Taught by Rabbi James Stone Goodman.
RSVP to Jordan by
Friday, December 7.
Magic: Read to
Me
Sunday, December 16, 2-5 pm
Let’s recover the essential magic of our sacred texts. We’ll examine how we articulate our texts, what we learn along the way, and what sacred chanting teaches us about language, spirituality, life and art.
RSVP to Jordan by
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ONGOING PROGRAMS AND GROUPS |
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Healing Circle
First Tuesday of the month,
7-8:15 pm
Gather for support, fellowship, learning
and blessings. We will explore topics related to physical,
emotional and spiritual healing and support one another on the
healing path. Led by Ed Harris.
No RSVP
required
Ruth
Group
Second Wednesday of the month at
noon
For women not born Jewish, but connected to
Judaism in some way.
No RSVP required
Naomi Group
First Friday of the
month at noon
For women who wish to reconnect and
re-envision their Judaism and learn in community.
No RSVP required
Shabbat
Learner's Service
Saturday, October 13, noon
Whether you are new to Judaism or a seasoned
participant in Shabbat services, come learn more about what we
do on Shabbat and why.
RSVP to Maggie by Friday, October 12
Interfaith Couples Workshop
Series
Program resumes November 18.
Please check back for more details or contact Maggie with
questions.
LGBT Shared Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30 pm
RSVP to Maggie
Weekly Torah Study
Fridays, 2-3 pm
Saturdays, 8:45 am
Experience how the Torah's wisdom can enrich your
life (whether or not you think it's sacred).
No
RSVP needed |
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