Temple Beth Am promotes life-long learning and is committed to being a center of Jewish life for people of all ages. We offer engaging Adult Education programs during the Religious School year. This is an exciting opportunity for our congregation to engage in discussion and learning on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings.
We offer adult Hebrew classes, a chance to become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Introduction to Judaism courses and more! Study Torah with our senior rabbis and learn from visiting scholars or fellow members about topics of current and Judaic interest. Past speakers include Ruth Messinger, Anat Hoffman, Joel Migdal and Scott Noegel. We also offer cooking classes featuring Jewish recipes from around the world for Shabbat and the holidays.
Sunday Morning Forums resume on October 17 and our first Tuesdays with Torah series is October 12, 19 and 26, 2010. In January 2011 we welcome our Scholar-in-Residence, Michael Marmur of Hebrew Union College.
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 Don't just dream it... do it.
A new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class will begin October 3, 2010.
We are once again delighted to announce the start of a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class at Temple Beth Am. The tradition teaches that one can come to Torah as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at any age. The class presents an opportunity to open the gateway of Jewish spiritually, wisdom, and community in a beautiful, nurturing and supportive way.
This class is open to members who have never had a Bar/Bat mitzvah and to those who feel that having experienced one in their childhood, they would benefit from renewing their studies, culminating in an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah service. This is a two-year process and commitment. Learn more here.
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Shabbat Torah Study
Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Join us each Shabbat morning for a lively interactive discussion about the weekly parsha led by one of our Rabbis.
Women's Torah Study
Sunday, October 3, 12:30 PM
One Sunday a month during the Religious School year, Rabbi Beth leads a dynamic Torah study group. Learn from The Torah: a Women's Commentary. We read the portion and discuss what it means. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of your Torah background.
Men's Parsha and Poker
No meeting in August
Come study Torah with Rabbi Jonathan, enjoy each other's company and play cards! Winner takes all in this fun tournament. We usually play on the third Wednesday of every month. Cost $20.
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Downtown Brown Bag with our Rabbis will resume in October.
Third Wednesday of the month, Noon – 1 PM
These interactive discussions are based on modern ethical issues, aspects of Jewish law or biblical literature. You don’t have to work downtown to attend; just bring your own lunch and enjoy a spiritual lunch hour.
Law offices of Riddell Williams, 1001 Fourth Avenue, 45th Floor. (NW corner of 4th and Madison, across from Seattle Public Library)
Primetime Brown Bag with the Rabbis will resume in October.
Fourth Thursday of the month, Noon – 1 PM at Temple Beth Am
A special opportunity for our seniors to join our Rabbis for a scintillating discussion. Bring your friends, bring your lunch and come prepared to enjoy this hour of learning.
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 Becoming Our Finest Selves: Mussar Basics
We are honored to have guest educator, Shirah Bell, teach a new series on Mussar this Fall. Mussar, a centuries old practice of spiritual examination, provides guidance in uncovering our assignments and working on them in a constructive and increasingly joyous way. Using Everyday Holiness , we'll learn the basic theory of Mussar, and explore practices for gaining clarity and improvement in the soul traits (middot) of Humility, Gratitude, Silence, Enthusiasm, and Trust.
Emphasis will be on experiential learning through group sharing, journaling, and chevruta study. Course meets Wednesday evenings, 7-8:45 pm on Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17, Dec 8, Dec 15, and Jan 5. 2011. Cost is $125 per person, plus purchase of Everyday Holiness. This class is limited to 12 participants, so please do not delay in registering. Contact Alysa Rosen or call (206) 525-0915 to learn more.
Dr. Shirah Bell has been a student of Mussar for over 9 years. She is a Certified Spiritual Director, directs The Mussar Institute’s introductory-level educational offering and teaches classes and mentors individuals in Mussar and Spirituality.
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