A new community of Adult Jewish Learning begins this month at Agudas Achim. A “Kollel” is a traditional place of Jewish learning in which students gather in the evening to learn traditional texts and philosophy. Our new version will expand this concept and appeal to a variety of learners. We hope to strengthen and expand our group of learners to develop a regular practice of Jewish study.
Wednesday is our night. We will begin at 6 PM with minyan in the chapel and proceed to classes beginning at 6:30 PM. Two class periods will be held each evening.
Learners may enroll in 1 or 2 classes. At the conclusion of the evening (8:15) we will gather in the chapel for a special “D’var” or word of Torah offered by one of our teachers. Our program will conclude at 8:30.
Session 3—Beginning April 14
Searching Jewish Values and Acts of Kindness
Dr. Harvey Raben, 6:30-7:20pm
In the Jewish morning prayer service there is a Talmudic passage that one should recite and that some refer to as the Rabbi’s 10 commandments. This passage will form the basis of a discussion and text study on how we can apply these values in our lives. Combining traditional and contemporary thought how can be take the words from the page and make them actions in our lives. Taught by
Mussar Group to begin at CAA
An introduction to Mussar and a learning group to be formed at CAA will occur after Shabbat Kiddush, April 3rd in the History Room. Those with an interest in learning more about this initiative should join Bobbie Neyman , facilitator at that time.
Musar is a Jewish practice for self-improvement which focuses on a more conscientious life and heightening awareness of the world and one’s responsibilities. In short – becoming more of a Mensch, Musar aims to help us become more holy and whole.
The program is designed for a small group where participants can express themselves in response to their own life experience in a context of Jewish wisdom. In order to do this, certain practical tools are learned practically.
A Perfect Post Passover Practice
Facilitator: Bobbie Neyman
A class and group will commence after Pesach in April.
Continuing Classes:
Beginning Hebrew (level 2) (Sarah Strigler)
6:30-8:15pm (Small Conference Room)
If you know the Hebrew alef- bet and would like to dust off your skills this should be a course for you. Responding to individual needs, Sarah will sharpen your Hebrew. (to join now contact SarahStrigler@gmail.com)
Early Prophets and Intermediate Hebrew (Roberta Long)
Sunday mornings (History Room)
Hebrew begins at 9:30am and the Prophets class begins at 11am (Contact Roberta Long at 795-0808 if interested)
Pirke Avot (Chapel) - Friday mornings after minyan with Rabbi Blumofe
Shabbat Limud (Chapel)- Saturday mornings with Rabbi Blumofe, 8:30am
Living Judaism - Wednesday evenings with Rabbi Blumofe, 6-8pm
Registration closed. Call Jane Weiss at 735-8404 for next schedule.
Sulam (Hebrew for "ladder") is a multi-denominational Jewish collaboration among synagogues and agencies in Austin, joining together in the spirit of enhancing Jewish learning opportunities for adults in the greater Austin area. Sulam's aim is to provide the Austin community with innovative, high quality adult Jewish learning programs. Every partner has committed to host classes, have representation on the Sulam committee, and provide publicity. Sulam is a new and unique model for community partnership and organization around adult Jewish education. We are pleased to introduce the first catalog of courses being offered as part of the Sulam collaborative. Pirke Avot (1:6) teaches, "Make for yourself a teacher and acquire for yourself a friend." Through the Sulam initiative, you can learn about your heritage and connect with your community.