ADULT EDUCATION

Beth Shir Sholom offers a variety of adult education classes to fit your interests. We have exciting and new opportunities to learn and read. Review some of the selections described below and join us in combining education with spiritual richness. Please sign up early as classes fill up and call the temple office for more information. Current updates will be listed in the "Latest News" section of our home page.

* Adult B'ney Mitzvah Preparation. For any beginning or continuing student in the Hebrew Reading classes. Requirements and guidelines are presented at the beginning of the year so that the B'ney Mitzvah preparation can take place within one school year.

Taught by Religious Education Director,

and Director of Lifelong Learning, Karen Susman Waldman

Note: Candidates for Adult B'ney Mitzvah take both Hebrew and Judaica and must be members in good standing of Beth Shir Sholom.

* Rabbi's Book Club.
There will be three books for the year:

1.  “The Sabbath” by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Sunday, December 14th at 11:30 am

2.  “Simple Words” by Adin Steinsaltz

Sunday, February 22nd at 11:30 am

3.  “Jewish Meditation” by Aryeh Kaplan

Sunday, May 3rd at 11:30 am

With Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

* One People, One Book

Presented by the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, 

This year's book is "The World to Come" by Dara Horn

• Community-wide opening event on Wednesday, November 5, 2008

 at 7:30-9:00 pm at the American Jewish University.

Free to all, but RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED click here for more details

* Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi. A "Surprise" topic and text (always timely, lots to "chew on!") at rotating restaurants (to be announced) in the following areas:
1.   Beach
2.   Century City
3.   Downtown

With Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

*Run with the Rabbi. 

The first Sunday of the month at 9:15.  A terrific run to Ocean Ave. and back preceeded by a 10-minute musical, sprititual warm-up!

* Movies that Matter.  Showing films you may know and not know that touch the heart and mind, make a difference and inspire repair of the world.

With Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

* Social Action Task Force. The re-invented Social Action Task Force of Beth Shir Sholom Giving voice to our prophetic heritage! It meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Temple.

* Join "Mi TZva H." "Meaning / Tzedakah / Hope"

Meaning: Helping the community understand the ethical issues of the day.

Tzedakah: Enabling Beth Shir Sholom to engage in actions of righteousness & justice.

Hope: Changing the world through a knowledgeable and committed Jewish presence.

With Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels

* Woman's Chavarah. This active woman's group gets involved in many interesting activities including lectures, community issues and other projects. First Thursdays of each month at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Led by Director of Lifelong Learning, Karen Waldman

and Executive Director Brenda Barrie

*Journey Group. Cantor Ken leads a weekly program of conversations to foster positive change over time within ourselves and our community.  Join us as we seek to find resources within ourselves to conceive, realize, execute and attract what we need.  The group meets weekly on alternating Sunday mornings. 9:30-10:30 am, and Friday afternoons, 5-6pm.

Led by Cantor Ken Cohen

* Adult Choir. Meets throughout the year,  performing on the High Holidays,

World Music Concert at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Shabbat Shira (Sabbath of Song), Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service,  Our Voices Program and special Sabbaths during the year.  If you like to sing, come and join our choir family of singers. Enjoy wonderful music in camaraderie of spirit and enthusiasm. Prior experience is not necessary, just a love of sharing song.

Led by Cantor Ken Cohen

* Torah Trope Shabbaton. This workshop is offered once a year in the Spring. Learn how to sing the Torah.

Led by Cantor Ken Cohen

* Parent Speaker Series - Pre School

Led by Early Childhood Center Director, Marsha Newstat

* Parent Speaker Services - Religious School

Led by Lifelong Learning Director, Karen Waldman

* Israeli Dancing. Every Monday evening. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Led by David Katz

* Torah Study, Classes Lectures and Workshops

• Torah Study is the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 8:15-9:15 AM
• On 4th Saturday we add 45-minute Shabbat morning service.
• There are other educational opportunities offered for adults that are available at different times throughout the year.