Series Courses, 2009-2010

Our 2009-2010 schedule is finalized.  Take a look, find something that is interesting to you, and come to CBJ to learn with us!

ALEPH BET ISN'T JUST FOR KIDS! - Beginning Hebrew Reading

Wednesdays, Beginning November 11, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m., CBJ Classroom

tart from the beginning and learn the basics of the Hebrew aleph bet.  Letter by letter and week by week your skill will grow, and before you know it you will be able to follow along in the Siddur and master a few short prayers.  Taught with love by our own Ruth Shapiro, this weekly, one-hour-and-fifteen-minute class is perfect for beginners or for those whose Hebrew reading is a bit rusty.

JEWISH PARENTING - BECAUSE KIDS DON'T COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS

Mondays (twice each month), Beginning October 26, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

October 26, November 9 and 23, December 7, January 11 and 25, February 8 and 22, March 1 and 15

10-week series in a workshop format for parents of school-age kids.  Learn from and with each other about the Torah’s wisdom on parenting, based on the best-seller,  Blessing of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel.  The class will cover the blessing of time, the blessing of food, honoring your parents, sibling rivalry, dealing with melt-downs, and concepts and tips for raising self-reliant, unspoiled, polite human beings – otherwise known as raising a mensch!    Workshop led by Carrie Sealine. Purchase of the book Blessing of a Skinned Knee prior to the first class is suggested.  Click here to purchase at Kepler's online.

We’ll cover the blessing of time, the blessing of food, honoring your parents, sibling rivalry, dealing with melt-downs, and concepts and tips in raising self-reliant, unspoiled, polite human beings.

Otherwise known as raising a mensch!

This course is free and no pre-registration is required. 

For questions please contact Masha Merkulova at 650-575-4224.

JEWISH COOKING WITH CASSIS CATERING

Thursdays, November - January, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (See below for specific dates.)

PLEASE NOTE:  ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT CASSIS CATERING

Click here for address and a map.

We will meet at the beautiful Cassis Catering kitchen in Redwood City where their creative culinary team will design inspiring menus for us.  A little cooking, a little noshing – what could be bad?

Cost is $30 per class or $100 for the series.  Fee includes instruction, supplies, and food.  The class is both hands-on and demonstration and of course you'll be able to taste the food.  Maximum number of attendees is 20 people.

TUESDAYS WITH RABBI AND BILL

First Tuesday of the month, November - May, 11:45 a.m. at Alana's Cafe, Redwood City.  Click here for address and a map.

Join Rabbi Ezray or Bill Futornick on the first Tuesday of the month for a few laughs and good conversation over lunch.  Topics of interest range from ethical issues to events in the news - and how Jewish thought, values, and texts relate.

No reservations needed for this informal gathering.

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM

Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., January 6 – February 17 in Rabbi’s Office; Friday, February 26 – Shabbat Dinner; Friday, March 5 – Rockin' Shabbat and Dinner

Seven week course for Jews, non-Jews, and interfaith couples who are interested in gaining knowledge of Jewish history, life, traditions, and culture. Study together for seven weeks, be a welcome guest for Shabbat dinner in a congregation member’s home, and top it off with a Rockin' Shabbat.  See below for a detailed schedule.

Taught by Rabbi Ezray, Bill Futornick, and Cantor Barbara Powell.

January 6 – Introduction

  • What Is Judaism?
  • Concept of Mitzvah
  • Ethics of Eating, Language, Money

January 13 – History

  • A Quick Overview

January 20 - God

  • What Do We Believe?

January 27 – Holidays

  • Making Time Holy

February 3 – Life Cycle

  • Marking Moments

February 10 – Home and Synagogue

  • Sacred Space

February 17 – People of the Book

  • Sacred Text and How We Study

February 26 - Shabbat Dinner

  • Experience a Traditional Friday Night Shabbat Dinner as a Welcome Guest in the Home of a CBJ Family

March 5 - Rockin’ Shabbat & Dinner, 6:15 p.m.

  • Come Join the Joyful, Musical Friday Night Shabbat Services at CBJ. Bring the Whole Family and Join Us for Dinner after Services!

SO THIS IS JEWISH MUSIC?

Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., January 6, 13, 20 and 27, CBJ Classroom

This class will embark on a journey of musical exploration, from traditional liturgy to Broadway, from folk music to hip hop, in search of the answer to this question. Recordings, articles and live music will be our tools of inquiry. No musical experience required, just an open mind.  Taught by Cantor Barbara Powell.

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW

Mondays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., January 11 – February 22, CBJ Classroom (No class February 15)

Improve basic Hebrew reading skills and improve your understanding of the Hebrew language. The goal of this class is to enable you to communicate in simple Hebrew in everyday situations.

PREREQUISITE: Hebrew reading and basic Hebrew vocabulary.

PESACH - CUSTOMS AND OBSERVANCE

Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., February 17  – March 24, CBJ Classroom

A class studying the customs of Passover and the Hagaddah.  Make your Seder and Passover observance come alive with fresh perspective and meaning.  This class will deepen your understanding of the Haggadah, provide new opportunities for engaging the themes of Passover, and create new connections with the Passover story.
 
Instructor: Rabbi Paul Shleffar is a gifted teacher who has touched Beth Jacob members with his spiritual essence and intellectual depth.

JEWISH MYSTICISM

Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., April 14 – May 12, CBJ Classroom

This course on practical Kabbalah begins with an overview of Kabbalah and its history, and then explores concepts from Jewish mysticism that can be easily applied to our everyday lives, improve our relationships, our behavior, moods, and our overall outlook on the purpose of life and being a Jew.

Instructor: Rabbi Yossi Marcus, co-founder of Chabad of the North Peninsula and a leading contributor to Askmoses.com and Kabbalaonline.org.

CBJ BOOK GROUP

Second Tuesday of each month (check Voice and e-mail for date changes), 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., CBJ Conference Room

The Beth Jacob Book Group is presenting its ninth consecutive year of exciting and stimulating conversation and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome - come to one session or as many as you like. Even if you haven't read the book, you'll enjoy the discussion.  Jerry Brodkey has been the leader and inspiration for the CBJ Book Group for many years.

Click here for more information about the Book Group and this year's titles.

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