Adult Education Programming
FALL PROGRAMS from Rabbi Gordon
ISRAEL TRIP
Our congregational trip with Kayla Ship and KESHET educational journeys has been postponed to the spring. We are now planning a trip from May 23 to June 4. Stay tuned.
SPEAKERS SERIES
In August we began year two of our collaborative program with Northeastern University’s Jewish Studies department and our Adult Education Committee.
On Monday, August 31 Professor of History, Simon Rabinovitch spoke about “Finding Home: A History of the Jews of Boston”
On Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 p.m. , as an introduction to our Selichot service, Professor of Journalism, Jonathan Kaufman will talk about “Blacks and Jews: Can the Alliance be Rebuilt.” We will be joined that evening by Shirat Hayam of Swampscott, Beth Shalom of Blue Hills, Temple Beth Emunah of Easton and Ahavath Torah of Stoughton.
Finally, on Friday, October 16 8 p.m. (after Friday night service beginning at 7 p.m.) Professor of Political Science Bill Miles will give a talk postponed from last spring on “The Rabbi of Timbuktu”
All three talks will deal with different aspects of the relations between Blacks and Jews in Boston, in America and in Africa.
RABBI’S ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES
MONDAYS -- Lunch and Study with Rabbi Gordon at noon, starting on September 14th.
TUESDAYS -- In collaboration with Hebrew College and Temple Israel of Sharon we are hosting a MEAH Bible class taught by Rabbi Gordon, semester one of a two year curriculum. Classes begin on October 20th and will be held on eleven Tuesdays starting on October 20. For details and to register e-mail mstern@hebrewcollege.edu. Generous financial aid is available.
WEDNESDAYS –- Wine, Cheese and Study with Rabbi Gordon at 8:00 p.m. starting on September 2.
The Monday noon, and Wednesday evening classes will cover a variety of topics including preparing for the High Holidays, History of Israel, and a class on the idea of God in Judaism. Class input on topics will be welcome and the class continues throughout the year.
NOTE: Additional classes will be taught by Cantor Grossman, Marvin Wolfert and others. We were discussing classes in prayer book and modern Hebrew and synagogue skills (leading prayer services, reading torah and chanting haftorah).
FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
I will also be reading stories to our youngest children on every other Sunday morning at 10:30. We are also planning outreach to our teens and college students. Please encourage students to be in touch and send me the names, colleges and e-mails of your college students so I can be in touch with them.
PREPARING FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS
During the remainder of August I will be focusing on preparing for the Holidays in my sermons and teaching. I strongly recommend Rabbi Alan Lew’s book, THIS IS REAL AND YOU ARE COMPLETELY UNPREPARED: THE DAYS OF AWE AS A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION as a guide.
HIGH HOLIDAYS
Before Rosh Hashanah
Come to B’nai Tikvah to get your High Holiday Prayer books of gift bag
Rosh Hashanah
Seder Rosh Hashanah 6 p.m.
Day One 9 a.m.
Day Two 9 a.m.
Tashlich and Shofar blowing 4 p.m.
Between RH and YIK
Come to B’nai Tikvah to stand by the torah in the Holocaust Memorial Space outside
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre 6 p.m.
YK Day with Yizkor 9 a.m.
Minhah, Neilah, Maariv and final shofar call
three one hour blocks with breaks in between for stretching, walking, reading, studying and listening to song. On the first day, block two will include prayers for healing, for caregivers, for those in need, and for America and Israel. The shofar is not sounded because of the Sabbath. On the second day, the Shofar service will replace the prayers for healing, etc. That afternoon we will meet in person (but with masks and social distance) for Tashlich and another chance to hear the shofar. Place to be determined.
Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur will follow the same format but with five blocks on Yom Kippur morning/early afternoon in place of three.
Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of September 18th and Kol Nidre is on September 27th.
PRAYER SERVICES: STAYING CONNECTED THROUGH ZOOM
Weeknight minyanim at 7:30
Friday night services at 6:00 (Weekly) We begin with prayers for healing and the lighting of candles and conclude with kiddush and motzei. Our services include song and study and a chance to greet one another. Services end by 6:50 p.m.
Shabbat morning at 10 a.m. See the schedule for Shabbat morning services. Our service provide multiple opportunities for participation. Services conclude a little after 11:00.
Soul Stroll (Janice Halperin)
Starbucks Shabbat (Sari Epstein)
Learning is of the utmost importance to our new community, and should never end. Adult education provides a variety of high quality programming for our community seeking to enhance the congregation's understanding of the culture, religion, and practices of the Jewish people, both past and present.
Opportunities to learn and explore are available weekly. From Torah study, Shabbat Morning study, Post-Kiddush classes, guest professors and scholars-in-residence, Hebrew courses, and much more. Please check the calendar often to learn about additional programs such as films, speakers, etc.
Past programs have included:
ADULT EDUCATION WITH OUR CLERGY:
Fall and Spring Series with the Rabbi
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon: Five Surprising Books of the Bible
Northeastern University Scholar's Series
Pre-Hannukah Learning Series
EARLY SHABBAT STUDY
GENERAL ADULT EDUCATION:
Shabbat Mornings with Marvin
Starbucks Shabbat on Shabbat mornings (casual reflection in small group)
Learning to Daven
Learning to lead Minyan
Aging and Caring for Elders
Jewish Film Festival
ISRAEL TRIP
Our congregational trip with Kayla Ship and KESHET educational journeys has been postponed to the spring. We are now planning a trip from May 23 to June 4. Stay tuned.
SPEAKERS SERIES
In August we began year two of our collaborative program with Northeastern University’s Jewish Studies department and our Adult Education Committee.
On Monday, August 31 Professor of History, Simon Rabinovitch spoke about “Finding Home: A History of the Jews of Boston”
On Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 p.m. , as an introduction to our Selichot service, Professor of Journalism, Jonathan Kaufman will talk about “Blacks and Jews: Can the Alliance be Rebuilt.” We will be joined that evening by Shirat Hayam of Swampscott, Beth Shalom of Blue Hills, Temple Beth Emunah of Easton and Ahavath Torah of Stoughton.
Finally, on Friday, October 16 8 p.m. (after Friday night service beginning at 7 p.m.) Professor of Political Science Bill Miles will give a talk postponed from last spring on “The Rabbi of Timbuktu”
All three talks will deal with different aspects of the relations between Blacks and Jews in Boston, in America and in Africa.
RABBI’S ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES
MONDAYS -- Lunch and Study with Rabbi Gordon at noon, starting on September 14th.
TUESDAYS -- In collaboration with Hebrew College and Temple Israel of Sharon we are hosting a MEAH Bible class taught by Rabbi Gordon, semester one of a two year curriculum. Classes begin on October 20th and will be held on eleven Tuesdays starting on October 20. For details and to register e-mail mstern@hebrewcollege.edu. Generous financial aid is available.
WEDNESDAYS –- Wine, Cheese and Study with Rabbi Gordon at 8:00 p.m. starting on September 2.
The Monday noon, and Wednesday evening classes will cover a variety of topics including preparing for the High Holidays, History of Israel, and a class on the idea of God in Judaism. Class input on topics will be welcome and the class continues throughout the year.
NOTE: Additional classes will be taught by Cantor Grossman, Marvin Wolfert and others. We were discussing classes in prayer book and modern Hebrew and synagogue skills (leading prayer services, reading torah and chanting haftorah).
FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
I will also be reading stories to our youngest children on every other Sunday morning at 10:30. We are also planning outreach to our teens and college students. Please encourage students to be in touch and send me the names, colleges and e-mails of your college students so I can be in touch with them.
PREPARING FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS
During the remainder of August I will be focusing on preparing for the Holidays in my sermons and teaching. I strongly recommend Rabbi Alan Lew’s book, THIS IS REAL AND YOU ARE COMPLETELY UNPREPARED: THE DAYS OF AWE AS A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION as a guide.
HIGH HOLIDAYS
Before Rosh Hashanah
Come to B’nai Tikvah to get your High Holiday Prayer books of gift bag
Rosh Hashanah
Seder Rosh Hashanah 6 p.m.
Day One 9 a.m.
Day Two 9 a.m.
Tashlich and Shofar blowing 4 p.m.
Between RH and YIK
Come to B’nai Tikvah to stand by the torah in the Holocaust Memorial Space outside
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre 6 p.m.
YK Day with Yizkor 9 a.m.
Minhah, Neilah, Maariv and final shofar call
three one hour blocks with breaks in between for stretching, walking, reading, studying and listening to song. On the first day, block two will include prayers for healing, for caregivers, for those in need, and for America and Israel. The shofar is not sounded because of the Sabbath. On the second day, the Shofar service will replace the prayers for healing, etc. That afternoon we will meet in person (but with masks and social distance) for Tashlich and another chance to hear the shofar. Place to be determined.
Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur will follow the same format but with five blocks on Yom Kippur morning/early afternoon in place of three.
Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of September 18th and Kol Nidre is on September 27th.
PRAYER SERVICES: STAYING CONNECTED THROUGH ZOOM
Weeknight minyanim at 7:30
Friday night services at 6:00 (Weekly) We begin with prayers for healing and the lighting of candles and conclude with kiddush and motzei. Our services include song and study and a chance to greet one another. Services end by 6:50 p.m.
Shabbat morning at 10 a.m. See the schedule for Shabbat morning services. Our service provide multiple opportunities for participation. Services conclude a little after 11:00.
Soul Stroll (Janice Halperin)
Starbucks Shabbat (Sari Epstein)
Learning is of the utmost importance to our new community, and should never end. Adult education provides a variety of high quality programming for our community seeking to enhance the congregation's understanding of the culture, religion, and practices of the Jewish people, both past and present.
Opportunities to learn and explore are available weekly. From Torah study, Shabbat Morning study, Post-Kiddush classes, guest professors and scholars-in-residence, Hebrew courses, and much more. Please check the calendar often to learn about additional programs such as films, speakers, etc.
Past programs have included:
ADULT EDUCATION WITH OUR CLERGY:
Fall and Spring Series with the Rabbi
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gordon: Five Surprising Books of the Bible
Northeastern University Scholar's Series
Pre-Hannukah Learning Series
EARLY SHABBAT STUDY
GENERAL ADULT EDUCATION:
Shabbat Mornings with Marvin
Starbucks Shabbat on Shabbat mornings (casual reflection in small group)
Learning to Daven
Learning to lead Minyan
Aging and Caring for Elders
Jewish Film Festival
