Adult Education for July

Are you looking to enrich your life through Jewish learning? Whether you are looking for daily or weekly class, an occasional lecture, or a scholar-in-residence weekend, you will find it here. All classes are free and open to the community unless otherwise indicated. For additional information on any of the following listings, please contact the sponsoring institution.

Daily:

8:15 a.m. weekdays/10:15 a.m. Sundays ♦ Daily Rambam at Chabad of Mandarin with Rabbi Mendy Browd.

Weekly classes occur three or more times on that day during the month. Call the sponsoring institution to make sure a specific day’s class has not been cancelled.

Mondays:

7:40 a.m. ♦ Monday Morning Mishnah at Jacksonville Jewish Center with Rabbi Lubliner. This is a brief teaching from our foundational text.

10:30-11:30 a.m. ♦ Wisdom Years at Congregation Ahavath Chesed. Each Monday our Wisdom Years group gathers to wrestle with traditional and contemporary Jewish topics. Led by Rabbi Lief, this long-standing group is welcoming to new members who are eager to share ideas with equally spirited companions.

6:15 p.m. ♦ Gemara Yoma (Daily Talmud) at Chabad of Mandarin with Rabbi Mendy Browd.

7 p.m. ♦ Talmud Class at Jacksonville Jewish Center (Shorstein Room) with Rabbi Lubliner. This is an ongoing, leisurely paced analysis of law and lore in tractate Megillah.

8:30 p.m. ♦ Laws of Shabbat (For Women Only) at Chabad at the Beaches with Mrs. Leah Kurinsky. In one breath, God said both, “Guard and remember the Shabbat.” Love of God, time with family, reconnecting with friends and with oneself – all these fulfill the commandment to “remember” Shabbat. But these concepts are grounded in the foundation of the commandment to “guard” Shabbat, as detailed in Jewish law. Explore how one learns the laws in a deep way and applies them within a Jewish lifestyle. When paired with the beauty of “remember,” the coupling opens up a world without limitation – a world of endless depth and opportunity. Call Chabad office at 543-9301 for more information.

Tuesdays:

Noon ♦ Lunch and Learn at Beth Shalom Congregation with Rabbi Sandberg. We will be discussing topics from the book, “What Does Judaism Say About…?” Fee: $5 for lunch.

8 p.m. ♦ Developing Character: The Book of Bamidbar (For Women Only) at the Kahanov residence with Rivkie Kahanov. Join us for a weekly journey into the soul of the Torah portion. As the Israelites traverse the desert wilderness the character of a nation is born, the formation of our collective psyche and DNA. Explore the characters that make their mark each week: Levites, Nazirites, Moshe, Aharon, Korach and others. You’ll be surprised how much they can teach you, and how much a part of you they really are. For more information or to register, call Chabad at 262-6641.

Wednesdays:

8 p.m. ♦ Developing Character: The Book of Bamidbar at Chabad @ the Beaches with Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky. Join us for a weekly journey into the soul of the Torah portion. As the Israelites traverse the desert wilderness the character of a nation is born, the formation of our collective psyche and DNA. Explore the characters that make their mark each week: Levites, Nazirites, Moshe, Aharon, Korach, and others. You’ll be surprised how much they can teach you, and how much a part of you they really are. All materials and refreshments provided. For more information or to register, call Chabad at 543-9301.

Thursdays:

10:30 a.m. – noon ♦ Rabbi’s Study at Beth El The Beaches Synagogue with Rabbi Michael Matuson. Engaging discussions on topics ranging from Torah lessons to current events, politics, literature and ethics. This is an informal discussion group where participants are free to express their opinions, with the goals of stimulating thought and enlightenment.

6:30 p.m. ♦ Developing Character: The Book of Bamidbar (For Men Only) at the Chabad Center in Mandarin with Rabbi Mendy Browd. Join us for a weekly journey into the soul of the Torah portion. As the Israelites traverse the desert wilderness the character of a nation is born, the formation of our collective psyche and DNA. Explore the characters that make their mark each week: Levites, Nazirites, Moshe, Aharon, Korach and others. You’ll be surprised how much they can teach you, and how much a part of you they really are. For more information or to register, call Chabad at 262-6641.

7 – 8:30 p.m. ♦ A Taste of Judaism – Are YOU Curious? at Congregation Ahavath Chesed. Whet your appetite…In a three-session exploration, a Taste of Judaism offers a modern, Reform Jewish perspective on living in today’s complicated world. Open to the entire community, Jewish or not. To register please contact us by July 6 at 733-7078 or learning@thetemplejacksonville.org. Class will meet July 9,16 and 23.

Saturdays:

8 a.m. ♦ In Depth Chassidus Class at Chabad at the Beaches with Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky. Start the weekend off right with an hour of textual study of Chassidic philosophy, studying from Likutei Sichot.

8:30 a.m. ♦ Chassidus Before Davening at Chabad of Mandarin with Rabbi Mendy Browd.

8:45 – 10 a.m. ♦ Torah Study at Congregation Ahavath Chesed with Rabbi Joshua Lief. Sex, violence, love, faith, humor, vengeance, degradation and redemption; it’s all in there! Join us in the Parker Auditorium on Shabbat mornings as we read and discuss the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge is required and all are welcome. Fresh coffee and a delicious breakfast of bagels and lox will be served at 8:45 a.m. and we’ll start our discussion promptly at 9 a.m.

Additional Adult Learning Opportunities:

Saturday, July 11

9:15 - 10 a.m. ♦ Jewish Meditation Shabbat Morning at the Jacksonville Jewish Center. Be in the present moment, connect mind-body-spirit, prepare for Shabbat worship by practicing Jewish meditation. Take some time to slow down, breathe deeply and get in touch with the Divine that is within us all. Discover an elevated state of mind ready for Shabbat worship.

Thursday, July 16

7:30 p.m. ♦ JCA Film Series presents a free showing of “Cup Final.” It’s June 1982. Israel has just invaded Lebanon. Unfortunately, this action takes place while the World Cup soccer tournament is held in Spain. Laced with humor, wit and violence, “Cup Final” is a subtle tale of shared humanity.

Saturday, July 18

8 a.m. ♦ Coffee and Torah at Jacksonville Jewish Center with Rabbi Lubliner. Come enjoy a strong cup of brew, a tasty breakfast treat, and some food for thought as insight into the weekly Torah is provided in an intimate setting.

Beginning in August

10:15 a.m. – noon ♦ An Introduction to Judaism at the Jacksonville Jewish Center. Taught by lay and professional teachers from the Center community, classes will excite and inform through lively discussion and activities. The course will consist of seven four-week units. This class is open to the entire community. Topics include: Jewish Spirituality, Jewish Calendar and Holidays, Contemporary Judaism in America, Ethics and Values, Lifecycle, and Medieval and Modern Jewish History. Please contact Cassie Vichozsky at 268-4200, x115 to register for the class.

Ongoing

Chabad at the Beaches is proud to offer one-on-one study with Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky, Mrs. Leah Kurinsky, or another member of the staff. Call 543-9301 for more information.