Traditional Classes

Beit Midrash Program

Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am

Location: Zoom Classroom | Password Protected

Contact Bonnie Cohen for Zoom information.

Rabbi Kornberg’s Beit Midrash class has been a pillar of learning here at Beth Am for nearly 20 years. In it we open ourselves to the wisdom and depth of Rabbinic Texts, reflecting on topics relevant to today’s world. No previous experience is necessary, and all our texts are in English. Join us!

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Earne

Led by Rabbi Matthew Earne
Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 pm
No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am
Location: Zoom Classroom | Password Protected

Contact Rabbi Earne for Zoom information.

Nourish both the body and mind as you explore the weekly Parasha with Rabbi Earne. Bring your own dairy lunch and see what this week’s Torah reading has to teach us. No previous experience is necessary, and all our texts are in English.

Basic Judaism I - Practical Judaism

Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
(Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19 )

No Class: Oct. 1
No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am

Location: Beit Midrash Room
                 Zoom Classroom | Password Protected

Contact Bonnie Cohen for Zoom information.

 Following on the theme of Back to Basics, this series of classes offers all of us the opportunity to remember where we come from and to experience the fundamentals of our Tradition as adults. These courses are ideal for both those looking to convert to Judaism as well as those who want to reconnect with the wisdom our Tradition offers. This section examines how we live as Jews. We will look deeply into the life cycle events, holy days and calendar that shape the rhythms of our lives, as well as the mitzvot such as Shabbat and Kashrut that allow us to live our values.

Israel Though The Prism

Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 7:30 - 8:30 pm
(Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 2024)
No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am

Location: Zoom Classroom | Password Protected

Contact Bonnie Cohen for Zoom information.

 Views about Israel are strongly held and varied in today’s world. This class will examine the origins of these differences and look at Israel through a prism of different perspectives. Our purpose will be to learn why others think differently than we do, with the hope that understanding will aid in communicating with one another, not to persuade anyone about our particular viewpoint.

Basic Judaism III - Jewish History

Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm

(March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 20, June 10, 2025)

No classes: April 15th, May 6th, 27th and June 3rd

No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am
Location: Zoom Classroom | Password Protected

Following on the theme of Back to Basics, this series of classes offers all of us the opportunity to remember where we come from and to experience the fundamentals of our Tradition as adults. These courses are ideal for both those looking to convert to Judaism as well as those who want to reconnect with the wisdom our Tradition offers. There is no doubt that who we are is, to some degree, a product of what has happened to us throughout the ages. By learning Jewish history, we learn what makes us Jews. These classes will start with our biblical history and look at what has occurred all the way to today’s news reports.

From The Outside In:
The Dynamics of Belonging in Jewish Thought

Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 7:30 - 8:30 pm

(April 22, 29, May 13, 20, June 10, 2025 )

No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am
Location: Zoom Classroom | Password Protected

With any group of people, there is always the possibility of individuals feeling that they are on the “outside.” In this class, Rabbi Kornberg will help us reflect on this and share Jewish sources on connection and how we can help people move from feeling like an outsider to becoming an insider.

Syllabus:

• April 22: "The Stranger Among You" – Torah’s Radical Call to Empathy

• April 29: Sacred Spaces, Open Doors – The Balance of Identity and Inclusion

• May 13: Inside and Out – Emotional and Social Dimensions of Belonging

• May 20: From Conversion to Covenant – The Journey of Becoming an Insider

• June 10: Creating a Culture of Inclusion – Practical Tools and Spiritual Commitments