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.

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* 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.

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

* Crash Couse in Hebrew Reading

• A five-week course focusing on prayer book Hebrew.  Begins on Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00 pm.  The course is free, sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program as part of Read Hebrew America.

Led by David Katz

* 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.

* Social Action Task Force. The re-invented Social Action Task Force of Beth Shir Sholom Giving voice to our prophetic heritage! Call for information on the next meeting.

* 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 and Bob Packham

* 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

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

Led by David Katz

* 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.

* Torah Study, Classes Lectures and Workshops

• Torah Study is on Saturdays from 8:15-9:15 AM

Led by Rabbi Neil and Cantor Ken

There are other educational opportunities offered for adults that are available at different times throughout the year.