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NEW ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Entering the Garden
An examination of the evolution of Jewish prayer and why we pray the way we do.
Instructor: Les Schachter
This seminar will take place over 7 Shabbat afternoons at 12:45pm (or 45 minutes after the start of Kiddush), beginning April 26th.
Using the Shabbat services as the bedrock of our seminar, we will examine the transition from Temple sacrifices to modern day prayer as represented by Psukei D’Zimrah, the Shma, and the Shimoneh Esrei. These three prayer groupings are the essence of our conversation with G-d.
We will also discuss the value of praying in Hebrew versus a native language like English, what is meant by Kavana and how it leads to Devekut, both Jewish spiritual practices. We will look at physical practices during prayer, such as covering the eyes when reciting Shma and bowing during certain blessings in the prayer.
In the end, we hope to provide you with a clearer understanding of why we pray the way we do, and how it can benefit you both spiritually and in your secular life with greater focus.
Introduction to Hebrew
Schedule: Most Sundays 9:00 AM – 10: 00AM
Please refer to the Weekly Newsletter from Nishmat Am for schedule updates.
$10 per person, per session, pay as you go.
Includes Biblical Hebrew which follows after a short break.
Biblical Hebrew
Please refer to the Weekly Newsletter from Nishmat Am for Schedule updates.
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Weekly
TORAH REFLECTIONS – Weekly Torah study with Rabbi Cohen every Shabbat morning from 8:30-9:30 am. Meets in the Fulero Family Library.
MONTHLY CLASSES/EVENTS:
ADDITIONAL ADULT EDUCATION:
Periodically throughout the year, Nishmat Am offers mini-courses (3-6 weeks in duration) on a variety of topics, weekend scholars-in-residence, and guest speakers.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:
– Shavuot Eve Learn-A-Thon
– Pre-holiday Workshops
– Fall Lecture Series
– Spring Lecture Series
– Scholars-in-Residence programs with Guest Speakers
– Special outreach programs
– Shabbat Dinners
– Special programs for our children connected with Jewish holidays or special projects
Nishmat Am’s FULERO FAMILY LIBRARY
Give your eyes a break from the computer screen. Give your mind a break from the hassles of the daily grind. Explore the depth and breadth of Jewish knowledge.
Nishmat Am’s library is a treasure of information and knowledge for you to explore and learn. Visit our library anytime unless a class is in session. Titles cover a wide range of subjects and are classified by the following categories:
History – General, Ancient, Modern and American Jewish History
Mysticism and Kabbalah Israel and Zionism Spirituality and Renewal Holocaust Jewish Identity Jewish-Christian Relations Ethics Biographies/Memoirs Tales and Folklore Rabbinic Literature Women and Feminism Philosophy, Thought, Theology General Jewish Knowledge Anti-Semitism Observance and Jewish Living Religious Life Shabbat and Holidays Prayer and liturgy Hebrew Contemporary Issues Yiddish Torah Commentary Humor Faith and Belief Children’s Books.
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LECTURE SERIES and more!
Israel at War:
High-level Briefing? You may access the video by clicking here. Please share this link!
Update on Israel:
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Prof. David Patterson
The Essence of Nazi Antisemitism – Please click here for recording
Lectures:
Dr. Alan Rosen and Dr. David Patterson
The Enduring Legacy of Elie Wiesel – Please click here for recording
Inside the Middle East: Entering a New Era presented – Please click here for recording
Omer Bartov
Ukraine and its Jews, then and now. – Please click here for recording
Melanie Phillips
The Threats to Diaspora Jews from the World and from Within presented – Please click here for recording
Teaching Antisemitism: The Challenges presented – Please click here for recording
Elie Wiesel
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