Summer 2011 Classes Have Ended

Join us for the our Free Summer Program on Mondays thru Thursdays now through August 4th. No class on July 4th

Classes meet at Congregation Adereth El, 135 East 29th Street (at Lexington Avenue), Manhattan.

All classes are FREE but please make a reservation so we know you are coming. For more information call (718) 268-2448.
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THE BIBLE THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU IN HEBREW SCHOOL
Mondays at 6 PM
 Why is King David a hero even though he seemingly committed murder and adultery? Which creation story in Genesis actually happened? If Esau was a forgiving guy, then why do the rabbis hate him? The course will examine these and other stories, and enable you to better understand and appreciate the Bible and its messages.
Instructor: Joseph Rackman
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THE BIG QUESTIONS IN LIFE – A JEWISH PERSPECTIVE
Mondays at 7 PM
What is the purpose of life?  Why are we here, anyway? Isn’t it good enough to be a good person?  Let’s explore these questions and issues together.  Hard questions deserve real answers.  Come join us for a meaningful experience and discussion.
Instructor: Hillel Newerstein
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THE MIDRASH
Tuesdays at 6 PM
This class will concentrate on selected topics in Jewish tradition, such as Marriage, Atonement, Fate and Free Will, Superstition, Medicine, and Dreams, by focusing on Rabbinic lore and legend as found in the Talmud and various Midrashic works. The class will also include discussion of the textual foundations of Midrash.
Instructor: Michael Poulad
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JEWISH PHILOSOPHY
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Understanding the great issues of Jewish Philosophy, such as free will, existence of evil, and existentialism, as discussed by the greatest personalities in Jewish thought: Saadiah Gaon, Yehuda HaLevi, Maimonides, Luzzato, Rav Kook, and more.
Instructor: Rabbi Meir Leibowitz
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JEWISH ETHICS ON MATING AND DATING
Wednesdays at 6 PM
No marriages and failing marriages are problems that beset contemporary Judaism. This course will explore how to find the right person and techniques based on traditional Jewish sources for making your marriage or relationship being one of the few that last so that you can live happily ever after.
Instructor: Rabbi Mat Hoffman
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HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE
Wednesdays at 7 PM
Once you learn a proven method for HOW to study the Torah, you can start to really understand it and see why it has sustained our people for thousands of years. Our focus will be to provide skills for analysis so that you can feel comfortable with the text. This method will work regardless of your background.
Instructor: Rabbi Mat Hoffman
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SECRETS FOR A LONG HAPPY LIFE
Wednesdays at 7 PM
This course will supply you with the secret tools that will change your life. If you are growth-oriented and looking for a wedge to help you prayers get answered, come join us. Five meaningful, eye opening sessions for those desiring a long happy life.
Instructor: Susie Garber
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JEWISH WISDOM
Thursdays at 6 PM
A survey of the ethical, personal, spiritual and practical thought from the great Jewish sages and Jewish works over the centuries. The class will discuss how great Jewish writings have imbued the world with the answers to the ethical dilemmas that we regularly face.
Instructor: Rabbi Bob Garber
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TORAH BY THE WEEK
Thursdays at 7 PM
Study the more controversial sections of the weekly Torah portion, emphasizing the ethical and moral aspects of Judaism. The class will focus on topics such as: “Is G-d too strict with Jews”, “Why is there anti-semitism?”, “Why are some people evil?”, “Is vengeance permissible?”, “What is a miracle?”, “What land is really part of Israel” and many more subjects from the book of Numbers.
Instructor: Rabbi Bob Garber
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