House of Study Café: History and Holidays
Please join us for occasional workshops this year running from December-May on Sunday mornings for adult learners of all backgrounds and interests. The focus this year on History and Holidays is designed to deepen participants understanding of the history of the Jewish Holidays that we celebrate today. In this process participants will also receive a unique glimpse into Jewish history, and how holidays and traditions were adapted and evolved in response to changing circumstances of the Jewish People.
To Sign-up or for questions e-mail Marilyn Stern (mstern@templeisaiah.net). There is no charge for the workshop unless a cost is listed.
House of Study Cafe Listings for 2009-2010:
December 6, 11:30-1:15
Adult Learning: House of Study Cafe
Its All About The Oil: Latkes Around the World
Chanukah and the miracle of Latkes
Materials Fee $5 per person (limit of 15 participants)
Not happy with frozen latkes from the grocery store? Bored with making potato latkes year after year? Never thought you could make Latkes from scratch and serve them fresh from the frying pan? Then sign up for "Latkes from around the world!" our very own congregant- chef Bruce Lynn will give you a "hands-on" Latke Lesson. Try you hand some more exotic latke recipes from around the world --- like Spicy, Curried Sweet Potato Latkes and Ginger-Pear Latkes. Rabbi Brown will begin the session with a brief text study.
RSVP to Marilyn Stern (mstern@templeisaiah.net) by December 1.
December 13, 11:30-1:15
“Why Chanukah: a Journey through Jewish History”
with Hebrew College Rabbinical student Steven Lewis.
Since it began in the second century BCE the meanings of Hanukah have shifted to meet the spiritual and political needs of different communities. We will talk about how the meanings we bring to our Hanukah commemoration compare with those of the Maccabees, the early rabbis, and secular and religious zionists. Through this exploration we will reach a deeper understanding of the festival itself, and the way our tradition is transformed. There is no charge for this workshop.
RSVP to Marilyn Stern (mstern@templeisaiah.net) by December 8.
Sunday, March 7, 9:00-11:00 with Cantor Lisa Doob
How to create a “family friendly” Passover Seder with Cantor Lisa Doob
Creating an interactive Passover Seder that involves all the participants requires creative planning and resources. Cantor Doob will share activities, melodies, and ideas to bring your Passover Seder to life.
Sunday, March 14, 9:00-11:00 with Rabbi Carey Brown The Passover Haggadah as a Living Text
The Passover Haggadah combines texts and traditions that have evolved over Jewish History. In this workshop, the Haggadah will provide a fascinating window into the ideals, values and experiences of the Jewish people from ancient to modern times.
Sunday, March 21, 9:00-11:00
The Jubilee: Why the 50th Year Is A Culmination of Jewish Time Rabbi Alan Ullman
We will explore through a careful study of Leviticus 23-25 the meaning of the Jubilee year and how it connects and is the fulfillment of the Torah calendar. Sacred time is one of the great creations of our Torah and one of the extraordinary uniting forces of our people throughout our history. What is sacred time? What is the Jubilee and how does it connect and complete the whole?
Sundays, April 4, April 11 and May 2, 9:00-11:00
Creating Sacred Community with Rabbi Alan Ullman
Cost $50
Our Torah is fundamentally an extended conversation about what is a sacred community and how to create it. We will explore selected passages from Torah and Prophets to unfold the vision of what is a sacred community and how to get there. We will also have a specific emphasis on the teachings of Isaiah on the vision of what it means to be in a sacred community and how we would act towards one another and our relationship with God.