Adult Education
Shaare Tefila Congregation
Education
2010/11 - 5771
Classes
Classes With Rabbi Jonah Layman:
Weekly Torah Class - Fridays 9:30am-10:30am - Bresler House (Will resume Oct. 8, 2010)
The Torah serves as the foundation for all aspects of Jewish practice and belief. In this class we study the medieval commentaries on the Torah. Though they lived 1,000 years ago their psychological and religious insights are just as relevant and provocative today.
Weekly Talmud Class - Sundays 10:30am-11:30am - at Barbara Fink’s Home (Will resume Sept. 26, 2010)– Judaism as we know it today was developed by the rabbis over 1,500 years. Most of their thoughts and interpretations are found in the 20-volume work known as the Babylonian Talmud. Much of the Talmud focuses on social behavior and we will continue our study of the laws of deposits. Though it may sound esoteric, it resonates with business and neighborly practice today.
Tuesday Night: Adult Ed Night! Minyan – 7:30pm; Class 7:45- 8:45pm Clubhouse 2 in Leisure World
Tuesday, Oct 12 thru Nov 30: Etz Hayim
Close examination of 7 Etz Hayim essays (No class on Nov 23, 2010)
Tuesday, Dec 14 & Dec 21: Mitzvot!
We will take a look at these uniquely Jewish expressions of daily responsibilities, obligations and inspiration which connects us to our families and communities. JTS Mitzvah Initiative.
Classes with Cantor Wendi Fried:
Weekly Hebrew Language Class - Fridays 10:30am-11:30am - Bresler House
(Will resume Oct.8, 2010)
OPEN TO EVERYONE! The goal of this course is to develop fluency and ease with the Hebrew language in order to get the most out of your prayer experience.
Tehillim (Psalms): Poetry with a purpose- 2nd & 4th Wednesday Next session: 11:00 am (Resumes Oct. 13, 2010)
Location: Frances Berger’s Home
Questions: Cantor Fried at 301-593-3410 x. 103 or
The Big Read
Shabbat, Nov 6: Synaplex…….What is it? Is it for us?
Shabbat, Feb 19, 2011: Egalitarianism in the Conservative Movement. Why? Is egalitarianism a choice and/or an expectation for and by women of the Conservative Movement?
Shaare Tefila Study Group
Interested in joining other congregants for a broad discussion?
A Historical overview of the impact on Judaism on the rise of
early Christianity
This recently formed Study Group, facilitated by Jesse stiller will
meet once a month on Sundays, First meeting on Oct. 10, 2010 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm:
Email Jesse at For questions, to RSVP, and to find out where and when the study group will meet
Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Steven M. Glazer
April 15 & 16, 2011
“Piyyut and Pesach: Liturgical Poetry and Law”
10881 Lockwood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901 P: (301) 593-3410 F: (301) 593-0280
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