WORKSHOPS

Cooking from Around the World
Facilitator: Sima Ross
Day of the week: Wednesday
Dates: 09/24/2008,  11/12/2008,  12/10/2008
Time: 6:30pm
Tuition: $40/$35 for CBA members per class
Course Description: Learn Kosher Cooking from around the world from one of Beth Am’s Best Chef! Three Days only…may take one class, two classes or all three classes. In September we will learn to spice up your family's Rosh Hashanah celebrations by including fun and delicious Sephardic Traditions. Make your celebration fun, educational and stimulating by utilizing ddifferent fruit and vegetables symbolizing renewal of the New Year. Then in November we will be learning how to make a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including Vegetarian alternatives. This class will be fun and give you a few educational tips fr making this holiday not only delicious and inclusive, but also interesting and new. Finally in December we are celebrating Hanukkah, the GREEN way. Join a growing number of families who are incorporating GREEN into their Hanukkah celebration with enviro-friendly tips and using the lighting of the Menorah as a reminder to conserve resources. Included in this class are also holiday GREEN recipes and easy tips for going GREEN in the kitchen. 

YEAR-ROUND & ONGOING

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program
Facilitator: Rabbi David Kornberg, Rabbi Matthew Earne
Day of the week: Wednesday
Date: TBA
Time: 7:00pm
Tuition: TBA
Course Description: For adults who never had the chance to become B’nai Mitzvah, read from the torah or who simply want to learn more.  This two year  program meets weekly and will culminate in a B’nai Mitzvah.

Beit Midrash Program
Facilitator: Rabbi David Kornberg
Number of Sessions: Ongoing
Day of the week: Monday
Time: 6:30pm- 8:00pm
Tuition: No Charge
Course Description: A no-pressure way to get involved with Jewish Learning.  A weekly class that discusses all aspects of Jewish thought from current events to spiritual feelings and everything in between.

Intermediate Conversational Hebrew
Facilitator: Elisheva Edelson
Number of Sessions: Ongoing (skip 10/9/2008)
Day of the week: Thursday
Time: Noon - 1:00pm
Tuition: $55/$50 CBA Member per 10 weeks
Course Description: A course designed for those who have a basic understanding of Hebrew. Learn to speak and understand the language of Israel.

Co Ed Book Club
Facilitator: Hillary Liber & Various Others
Day of the week: Mostly Tuesdays (once a month)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates:  Ongoing 9/9/2008, 10/7/2008, 11/14/2008, 12//2008, 1/13/2009, 2/10/2009, 3/3/009, 4/7/2009, 5/5/2009, 6/2/2009, 7/14/2009, 8/11/2009
Tuition: $35/$30 CBA Member per session

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Earne
Facilitator: Rabbi Matthew Earne
Number of Sessions: Ongoing
Day of the week: Thursday
Time: Noon - 1:00pm
Tuition: No Charge
Course Description: Bring your own dairy lunch and discuss this week’s parasha

SEMESTER I

Basic Hebrew Reading
Facilitator: Judy Sperling
Date: 9/11/2008 - 11/20/2008 (skip 10/09)
Number of Sessions: 10
Day of the week: Thursday
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuition: $55/$50 CBA Member
Course Description: A course designed for those who want to start from the beginning and learn basic Hebrew reading.

Basic Judaism I
Facilitator: Rabbi David Kornberg
Date: 9/11/2008 - 11/20/2008 (skip 10/09)
Number of Sessions: 10
Day of the week: Thursday
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: No Charge compliments of the Mizel Family Foundation
Course Description: In this class we will study the Holy Days, life cycle events, Shabbat, Kashrut, and other practical issues. This course is the first in a series for the Introduction to Judaism conversion requirement at Congregation Beth Am.  This class can also be taken by anyone wishing to expand their Jewish knowledge.

SEMESTER II

Basic Judaism II
Facilitator:   Rabbi David Kornberg
Start Date: TBA
End Date:  TBA
Number of Sessions: 10
Day of the week: Thursday
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuition: No Charge compliments of the Mizel Family Foundation
Course Description: In this class we will study the philosophy and theology of Judaism. This course is the second in a series for the Introduction to Judaism conversion requirement at Congregation Beth Am.  This class can also be taken by anyone wishing to expand their Jewish knowledge.

SEMESTER III

Basic Hebrew Reading
Facilitator: Judy Sperling
Date: TBA
Number of Sessions: TBA
Day of the week: TBA
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuition: $55/$50 CBA Member
Course Description: A course designed for those who want to start from the beginning and learn basic Hebrew reading.

Basic Judaism III
Facilitator: Rabbi David Kornberg
Date: TBA
Number of Sessions:10
Day of the week: Thursday 
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuition: No Charge compliments of the Mizel Family Foundation
Course Description: In this class we will study the history of Judaism. This course is the third in a series for the Introduction to Judaism conversion requirement at Congregation Beth Am.  This class can also be taken by anyone wishing to expand their Jewish knowledge. 

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Community Sukkot Dinner
TBA

2nd Night Pesah Seder
TBA

Lag B’Omer - Kosher BBQ & Bonfire
TBA