Traditional Classes
Continuing the Traditions of Our People, From Generation to Generation. New classes are entered throughout the year, so please check back.
Year Round Courses:
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.
Trimester I Courses
Basic Judaism I - Practical Judaism
Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
(Sept. 5, 12, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28)
No Class: Sept. 19, 26, Nov. 21.
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.
Trimester II Courses
Basic Judaism II - What We Believe
Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
(January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 2024)
No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am
Location: Beit Midrash Room
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. In this section we will focus on the Jewish Tradition which provides us not only with a pattern for life but also purpose and meaning. These classes will examine our fundamental belief in God and how we differ from other religions as well as the other denominations of Judaism.
Trimester III Courses
Basic Judaism III - Jewish History
Led by Rabbi David Kornberg
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
(March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2024)
No class April 23, 30
No charge, compliments of Congregation Beth Am
Location: Beit Midrash Room
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.
Led by Elisheva Edelson
Tuesdays | 7:30 - 8:30 pm
(March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2023)
FREE CBA Members | $36 Non-Members
This class is for students who want to take the first steps in learning to read Hebrew, gain a basic Hebrew vocabulary, build simple phrases, be able to have simple conversations such as buying goods at the market, asking for directions or ordering at a restaurant in Israel!
