Adult Education at Union Temple

Adult Education at Union Temple

Saturday Morning Study
The Structure and Meaning of our Prayers
Each Shabbat Morning at 9:00 AM on the 4th floor
Join us before services this fall for what promises to be an enlightening and fascinating study of Jewish liturgy and service structure, as Rabbi Goodman leads us in studying not only the various rubrics of our liturgy itself, but commentaries and insights from some of the most erudite scholars in the field. Though some Hebrew vocabulary and grammar will be included as it pertains to the wording of the prayers, no prior knowledge of Hebrew is required for participation in this course. Continental Breakfast will be provided.

Crash Course in Hebrew Reading
Sunday, September 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Taught by our member and unofficial scribe-in-residence Marvin Polonsky, these 3 hours will familiarize newcomers to Hebrew with the letters of the aleph-bet, and pronunciation of vowels. Some key vocabulary words of the High Holy Day liturgy will be highlighted.

Read Hebrew America
4 Sundays in November, 9:00-10:00 AM
Marvin Polonsky, instructor
Based on the nationwide program of the National Jewish Outreach Center, this series will prepare novices with the tools for elementary Hebrew reading skills. Bagels and Coffee will be provided.

Nostra Aetate: After 40 years
4 Sundays In November, 10:00-11:30 AM
In light of Mel Gibson's controversial new movie based on the Passion story, we will examine various Church documents and teachings that have changed the course of Catholic-Jewish relations over the past 40 years since Vatican II.

Please contact the temple office to find out about other Adult Education offerings this year at Union Temple!
E-mail us at UnionTemple@Earthlink.net or call the Temple office if you are interested or have questions about joining our book group.