Continuing Study

The following courses are offered weekly, or periodically throughout the year, and offer adults the opportunity to continue their education thru a wide range of topics and speakers.  All are welcome and no registration is required.

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• SATURDAY MORNING TORAH STUDY

• INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH PRAYER

• MONDAYS WITH MEANING

• SECOND FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES

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SATURDAY MORNING TORAH STUDY

Every Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Chapel

The capstone of life-long learning at CBJ is this lively and sometimes intense weekly journey deep into the Torah landscape.  Here, a growing group of Torah-explorers comes together every Saturday to travel the twists and turns verse by verse, guided by Rabbi Ezray and Bill Futornick.  You’ll never look at Torah quite the same way again.  Speaking is encouraged but not required!

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INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH PRAYER

Every Saturday, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m., CBJ Classroom

Sound boring?  Not so, say last year’s students of this course. Learn to develop spiritual mindfulness (kavanah) and deepen your personal connection to the Shabbat morning service.  You will increase your ability to participate as you discover the liturgical, spiritual, and emotional flow of the service. Knowledge of Hebrew is helpful but not required. Classes will include study, discussion, and individual practice.  Taught by Bill Futornick and Cantor Barbara Powell.

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MONDAYS WITH MEANING

Every Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Conference Room

Every Monday a hardy group gathers to explore our traditions, sacred text, literature, and philosophy with Rabbi Ezray and Bill Futornick. This weekly tradition has become a “morning must” for the faithful group who spark debate or listen loudly every Monday morning.

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SECOND FRIDAY SPEAKER SERIES

Friday, February 12 - Jennifer Gorovitz, Acting CEO of Jewish Community Federation

On the second Friday evening of each month from September through June, a guest speaker follows the 7:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat service, in the Chapel.

Jennifer Gorovitz has been with the Jewish Community Federation for five years.  Prior to her new role, Jennifer served as Chief of Staff, and before then, Director of Funds and Foundations for the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. 

We have invited Ms. Gorovitz to speak on a topic of her choosing.

Looking Ahead

Friday, March 12 - Mervyn Danker, Director, American Jewish Committee

Friday, April 9 - Steve Weinstein, co-author of "A Wish Can Change Your Life" (Kabbalah)

Friday, June 11 - Tad Taube, Koret Foundation

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