Congregation Beth Judea

Time:

8:00am

Description:

Words of My Mouth: Talmud Study
Sunday Mornings at 8:00 am

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning.

This weekly class provides and examination of current understanding of Jewish law, secular law, sociology, mythology, or agadah, and often dwells on questions incorporating current events.

Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session.

(Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Sunday Morning Minyan - 9:00 am

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Religious School

Time:

11:00am

Description:

Tax or Spend: Judaism and the Welfare State

Taught by Rabbi Pivo - Sundays at 11:00 am

To what degree is society responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

What should the individual contribute toward the upkeep of public institutions and the support of strangers?

Looking ahead to the 2012 election cycle, this class will examine Jewish sources that inform our thinking on these and related topics.

Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 & 26

Time:

12:00pm

Description:

Membership Boot Camp

Time:

6:15am

Description:

Monday Morning Minyan - 6:15 am

Time:

12:30pm

Description:

Six Jewish Approaches to God
Taught By Rabbi Pivo - Mondays at 12:30 pm
Examining three pre-modern and three modern Jewish theologies, we will explore the ever changing Jewish relationship with the Divine.

Sessions include:
God in the Torah
God in the Talmud
Rambam's God
Buber's God
Kaplan's God
Heschel's God

Dates:
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13

Time:

1:00pm

Description:

Sisterhood Page Turners

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Adult B 'nai Mitzvah

The 2nd year of the Adult B'nai Mitzvah begins on Monday, October 31st.

This year, you will meet with Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for a year-long Synagogue Skills class that will prepare you for your B'nai Mitzvah.

This class will meet regularly beginning in October and ending with your B'Nai Mitzvah in May.

The Adult B'Nai Mitzvah will be held during Shavuot of 2012, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)

Class will meet on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm beginning on Monday, October 31st.

Please contact Anna Besser for additional information.

Time:

4:15pm

Description:

Religious School

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

BJU

Time:

6:15pm

Description:

Heh Class

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

USY

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Just Desserts - Jewish Style
Taught by Debbie Frager - Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

Who doesn't love desserts?

Each week we will focus a different PARVE Jewish dessert to create - ones that don't taste like Parve!

Join us for this fun filled class and learn to make some amazing desserts!

Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

The Men's Club has it's Monthly Meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Sweet Taste of Torah

Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life.

This class follows the Tanach cycle.

Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

USY Exec. Board Mtg.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

MT Nesters

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Youth Mtg.

Time:

5:45pm

Description:

Join us for Shabbat dinner at 5:45 pm followed by Tot Shabbat services and Parsha playtime at 6:30 pm. The 30-minute family Shabbat service is perfect for families with children 8 and under. We will use our special Tot Shabbat Siddur and follow along with kid-friendly translations and familiar Shabbat songs. Shabbat play will explore the weekly Torah portion through drama and hands-on Shabbat appropriate activities.

Cost for dinner: $15 per family; $20 for non-member families

Please RSVP by Jan. 31

Time:

6:30pm

Description:

Tot Shabbat Services

Join us in welcoming Shabbat with other families who have young children in a relaxed, fun and child-friendly atmosphere.

Three times a year we hold an extended Pray and Play Tot Shabbat experience that includes dinner. family service and Shabbat Fun.

Tot Shabbat takes place on the FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:30 pm in the Beit Midrash.

This 30-minute Tot Shabbat session is run by Mrs. Debbie Frager, who is also a Beth Judea congregant.

The group will then enjoy their own Oneg Shabbat.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Friday Night Services

Our Friday evening service, which includes Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, begins at 7:30 pm.

Responsive English readings are incorporated as part of the Friday night service.

This service usually is less than an hour in length.

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Gimel Shabbat

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study

Shabbat Morning at 9:00 am

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week.

We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Shabbat Morning Services

In our main sanctuary, Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 am and last about 2 hours.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Gan Shabbat

Gan Shabbat offers a participatory Shabbat Service for families with children ages 9 and under.

Our service is filled with singing, stories and learning.

We meet every Shabbat morning in the Beit Midrash on the Religious School level.

Our service begins at 10:30 am and concludes around 11:30 am

After Gan Shabbat all families are encouraged to join the main service and the community Kiddush.

Time:

8:00am

Description:

Words of My Mouth: Talmud Study
Sunday Mornings at 8:00 am

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning.

This weekly class provides and examination of current understanding of Jewish law, secular law, sociology, mythology, or agadah, and often dwells on questions incorporating current events.

Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session.

(Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

Time:

8:00am

Description:

World Wide Wrap

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Sunday Morning Minyan - 9:00 am

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Religious School

Time:

11:00am

Description:

Tax or Spend: Judaism and the Welfare State

Taught by Rabbi Pivo - Sundays at 11:00 am

To what degree is society responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

What should the individual contribute toward the upkeep of public institutions and the support of strangers?

Looking ahead to the 2012 election cycle, this class will examine Jewish sources that inform our thinking on these and related topics.

Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 & 26

Time:

6:15am

Description:

Monday Morning Minyan - 6:15 am

Time:

12:30pm

Description:

Six Jewish Approaches to God
Taught By Rabbi Pivo - Mondays at 12:30 pm
Examining three pre-modern and three modern Jewish theologies, we will explore the ever changing Jewish relationship with the Divine.

Sessions include:
God in the Torah
God in the Talmud
Rambam's God
Buber's God
Kaplan's God
Heschel's God

Dates:
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Adult B 'nai Mitzvah

The 2nd year of the Adult B'nai Mitzvah begins on Monday, October 31st.

This year, you will meet with Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for a year-long Synagogue Skills class that will prepare you for your B'nai Mitzvah.

This class will meet regularly beginning in October and ending with your B'Nai Mitzvah in May.

The Adult B'Nai Mitzvah will be held during Shavuot of 2012, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)

Class will meet on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm beginning on Monday, October 31st.

Please contact Anna Besser for additional information.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Education Mtg.

Time:

4:15pm

Description:

Religious School

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

BJU

Time:

6:15pm

Description:

Heh Class

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

USY

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Hebrew Literacy II

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Just Desserts - Jewish Style
Taught by Debbie Frager - Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

Who doesn't love desserts?

Each week we will focus a different PARVE Jewish dessert to create - ones that don't taste like Parve!

Join us for this fun filled class and learn to make some amazing desserts!

Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Social Action Mtg.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Sisterhood - Geneology Lecture

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Membership Mtg.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Sweet Taste of Torah

Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life.

This class follows the Tanach cycle.

Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Exec. Mtg.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Rosh Chodesh Group

Rosh Chodesh is a women's holiday, traditionally celebrated at the new moon. It has long been marked with a break from teh every day monotony.

All women are invited to join the Rosh Chodesh group monthly for a little learning, a little osh, and some pleasant conversation.

We always have an interesting topic to discuss.

No preparation, RSVP, or commitment needed. Just join us when you can for a nice evening visiting with old friends and meeting new ones.

The Rosh Chodesh Group will be facilitated by Gloria Hernandez and will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Topics will be announced in all Synagogue publications.

First Session: Nov. 10th at 8:00 pm

Dates: Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Friday Night Services

Our Friday evening service, which includes Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, begins at 7:30 pm.

Responsive English readings are incorporated as part of the Friday night service.

This service usually is less than an hour in length.

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Gimel Shabbat

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Volunteers Needed - Help the Elderly Attend Services

Once a month, the Beth Judea Men's Club volunteers at the Lieberman Geriatric Center and help the elderly get to and from services.

It's just a matter of going to their rooms and helping them get downstairs. It is a wonderful experience.

You would need to be at the Center at about 9:15 am and you will be done about 11:30 am.

We would appreciate your help on:

January 4, 2012
February 11, 2012
March 10, 2012 and/or
April 7, 2012.

Please contact Fred Rabinowitz at rabino49@aol.com or contact the synagogue if you would like to volunteer.

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study

Shabbat Morning at 9:00 am

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week.

We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Shabbat Morning Services

In our main sanctuary, Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 am and last about 2 hours.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Gan Shabbat

Gan Shabbat offers a participatory Shabbat Service for families with children ages 9 and under.

Our service is filled with singing, stories and learning.

We meet every Shabbat morning in the Beit Midrash on the Religious School level.

Our service begins at 10:30 am and concludes around 11:30 am

After Gan Shabbat all families are encouraged to join the main service and the community Kiddush.

Time:

9:30pm

Description:

Bat Mitzvah

Time:

8:00am

Description:

Words of My Mouth: Talmud Study
Sunday Mornings at 8:00 am

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning.

This weekly class provides and examination of current understanding of Jewish law, secular law, sociology, mythology, or agadah, and often dwells on questions incorporating current events.

Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session.

(Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Sunday Morning Minyan - 9:00 am

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Religious School

Time:

9:15am

Description:

Men's Club Java Judea

Drop Off the Kids & Kick Back!

2nd Sunday of each Month at 9:15 am

A monthly breakfast gathering at the shul for Beth Judea members who are college-age and older.

A great time to relax, schmooze, study, work, meet new people and enjoy the morning.

Great Food:
Bagels
Coffee
Juice
Dessert

Free Wi-Fi

Friendly Surroundings

Contact Fred Rabinowitz to RSVP, get additional information or to help in the kitchen.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Gan Shalom

Time:

11:00am

Description:

Tax or Spend: Judaism and the Welfare State

Taught by Rabbi Pivo - Sundays at 11:00 am

To what degree is society responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

What should the individual contribute toward the upkeep of public institutions and the support of strangers?

Looking ahead to the 2012 election cycle, this class will examine Jewish sources that inform our thinking on these and related topics.

Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 & 26

Time:

12:00pm

Description:

BJUSY Kadima

Time:

6:15am

Description:

Monday Morning Minyan - 6:15 am

Time:

12:30pm

Description:

Six Jewish Approaches to God
Taught By Rabbi Pivo - Mondays at 12:30 pm
Examining three pre-modern and three modern Jewish theologies, we will explore the ever changing Jewish relationship with the Divine.

Sessions include:
God in the Torah
God in the Talmud
Rambam's God
Buber's God
Kaplan's God
Heschel's God

Dates:
Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

Z'hava Program

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Adult B 'nai Mitzvah

The 2nd year of the Adult B'nai Mitzvah begins on Monday, October 31st.

This year, you will meet with Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for a year-long Synagogue Skills class that will prepare you for your B'nai Mitzvah.

This class will meet regularly beginning in October and ending with your B'Nai Mitzvah in May.

The Adult B'Nai Mitzvah will be held during Shavuot of 2012, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)

Class will meet on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm beginning on Monday, October 31st.

Please contact Anna Besser for additional information.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Jews and the Civil War

Presentation by Marc Herwitz

Monday, February 13, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Did you know that Jews fought on both sides of the Civil War?

This year celebrates the 150th anniversary of the war.

While the Jews were small in number, they played a significant role in politics and battle.

Join us for a presentation by Marc Herwitz, a healthcare administrator at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Ritual Meeting

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Strategic Planning Mtg.

Time:

4:15pm

Description:

Religious School

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

BJU

Time:

6:15pm

Description:

Heh Class

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

USY

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Hebrew Literacy II

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Just Desserts - Jewish Style
Taught by Debbie Frager - Tuesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

Who doesn't love desserts?

Each week we will focus a different PARVE Jewish dessert to create - ones that don't taste like Parve!

Join us for this fun filled class and learn to make some amazing desserts!

Dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Ways & Means Mtg.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Finance Mtg.

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Men's Club - Hearing Voices

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Sweet Taste of Torah

Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life.

This class follows the Tanach cycle.

Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.

Time:

2:00pm

Description:

Join the group for challah making and story time with Rabbi Jeff Pivo and a shabbat song session with Cantor Roger Weisberg. Challah Chaverim generally meets the third Thursday of each month through May (with exceptions to the date based on holiday/scheduling needs).

This program is open to toddlers-kindergartners, accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required the Monday prior to the event.

This afternoon session meets from 2:00 pm until 2:45 pm.

Schedule for 2012:

January 19
February 16
March 15
April 26
May 17

There are also a couple of evening sessions scheduled for Feb. 23 and Apr. 26

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Friday Night Services

Our Friday evening service, which includes Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, begins at 7:30 pm.

Responsive English readings are incorporated as part of the Friday night service.

This service usually is less than an hour in length.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Friday Night Services

Our Friday evening service, which includes Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, begins at 7:30 pm.

Responsive English readings are incorporated as part of the Friday night service.

This service usually is less than an hour in length.

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Gimel Shabbat

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study

Shabbat Morning at 9:00 am

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week.

We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Shabbat Morning Services

In our main sanctuary, Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 am and last about 2 hours.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Gan Shabbat

Gan Shabbat offers a participatory Shabbat Service for families with children ages 9 and under.

Our service is filled with singing, stories and learning.

We meet every Shabbat morning in the Beit Midrash on the Religious School level.

Our service begins at 10:30 am and concludes around 11:30 am

After Gan Shabbat all families are encouraged to join the main service and the community Kiddush.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Interpretive Shabbat Service

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 am, as Norm Kurtz facilitates this Shabbat morning service.

We will examine the structure of the prayer service, learning the major prayers and becoming more comfortable with the choreography and customs of the Shabbat morning service.

Time:

8:00am

Description:

Words of My Mouth: Talmud Study
Sunday Mornings at 8:00 am

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning.

This weekly class provides and examination of current understanding of Jewish law, secular law, sociology, mythology, or agadah, and often dwells on questions incorporating current events.

Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session.

(Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Sunday Morning Minyan - 9:00 am

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Religious School

Time:

6:15am

Description:

Monday Morning Minyan - 6:15 am

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Adult B 'nai Mitzvah

The 2nd year of the Adult B'nai Mitzvah begins on Monday, October 31st.

This year, you will meet with Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for a year-long Synagogue Skills class that will prepare you for your B'nai Mitzvah.

This class will meet regularly beginning in October and ending with your B'Nai Mitzvah in May.

The Adult B'Nai Mitzvah will be held during Shavuot of 2012, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)

Class will meet on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm beginning on Monday, October 31st.

Please contact Anna Besser for additional information.

Time:

4:15pm

Description:

Religious School

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

BJU

Time:

6:15pm

Description:

Heh Class

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

USY

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Hebrew Literacy II

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Sweet Taste of Torah

Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life.

This class follows the Tanach cycle.

Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Friday Night Services

Our Friday evening service, which includes Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, begins at 7:30 pm.

Responsive English readings are incorporated as part of the Friday night service.

This service usually is less than an hour in length.

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Gimel Shabbat

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study

Shabbat Morning at 9:00 am

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week.

We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Shabbat Morning Services

In our main sanctuary, Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 am and last about 2 hours.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Gan Shabbat

Gan Shabbat offers a participatory Shabbat Service for families with children ages 9 and under.

Our service is filled with singing, stories and learning.

We meet every Shabbat morning in the Beit Midrash on the Religious School level.

Our service begins at 10:30 am and concludes around 11:30 am

After Gan Shabbat all families are encouraged to join the main service and the community Kiddush.

Time:

8:00am

Description:

Words of My Mouth: Talmud Study
Sunday Mornings at 8:00 am

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

The Talmud is a profoundly rich compilation of wisdom that has continued relevance to our contemporary search for meaning.

This weekly class provides and examination of current understanding of Jewish law, secular law, sociology, mythology, or agadah, and often dwells on questions incorporating current events.

Orin Rotman will facilitate this weekly Talmud study session.

(Artscroll Schottenstein edition is used for the class)

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Sunday Morning Minyan - 9:00 am

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Religious School

Time:

11:00am

Description:

Tax or Spend: Judaism and the Welfare State

Taught by Rabbi Pivo - Sundays at 11:00 am

To what degree is society responsible for the well-being of its citizens?

What should the individual contribute toward the upkeep of public institutions and the support of strangers?

Looking ahead to the 2012 election cycle, this class will examine Jewish sources that inform our thinking on these and related topics.

Dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12 & 26

Time:

6:15am

Description:

Monday Morning Minyan - 6:15 am

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Adult B 'nai Mitzvah

The 2nd year of the Adult B'nai Mitzvah begins on Monday, October 31st.

This year, you will meet with Rabbi Pivo and Hazzan Weisberg for a year-long Synagogue Skills class that will prepare you for your B'nai Mitzvah.

This class will meet regularly beginning in October and ending with your B'Nai Mitzvah in May.

The Adult B'Nai Mitzvah will be held during Shavuot of 2012, MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)

Class will meet on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm beginning on Monday, October 31st.

Please contact Anna Besser for additional information.

Time:

4:15pm

Description:

Religious School

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

BJU

Time:

6:15pm

Description:

Heh Class

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

USY

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Hebrew Literacy II

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Jewish Values Discussion Group

January 25 - Orin Rotman - For God's Sake - San Francisco's Attempt to Ban Circumcision

February 29 - Norm Kurtz

April 25 - TBD

May 30 - Marc Herwitz - Terror Networks - How did they Develop and Gain Strength in the US?

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

The Great Debate Society

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

Sweet Taste of Torah

Wednesday Evenings at 8:00 pm

This class is ongoing. Please join at any time.

For thousands of years Judaism has been interpreting and applying the Torah to everyday life.

This class follows the Tanach cycle.

Each week we will read through several chapters a week of the Nevim (Prophets) texts, then on to Ketuvim (Writings), then back to Torah again.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Evening Minyan

Monday through Thursday - 7:30 pm

Time:

6:30pm

Description:

Tot Shabbat Services

Join us in welcoming Shabbat with other families who have young children in a relaxed, fun and child-friendly atmosphere.

Three times a year we hold an extended Pray and Play Tot Shabbat experience that includes dinner. family service and Shabbat Fun.

Tot Shabbat takes place on the FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH at 6:30 pm in the Beit Midrash.

This 30-minute Tot Shabbat session is run by Mrs. Debbie Frager, who is also a Beth Judea congregant.

The group will then enjoy their own Oneg Shabbat.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Friday Night Services

Our Friday evening service, which includes Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv, begins at 7:30 pm.

Responsive English readings are incorporated as part of the Friday night service.

This service usually is less than an hour in length.

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Gimel Shabbat

Time:

9:00am

Description:

Shabbat Torah/Haftarah Study

Shabbat Morning at 9:00 am

Weekly study to discuss the parsha of the week.

We will discuss questions raised by the participants.

Time:

9:30am

Description:

Shabbat Morning Services

In our main sanctuary, Shabbat morning services begin at 9:30 am and last about 2 hours.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Gan Shabbat

Gan Shabbat offers a participatory Shabbat Service for families with children ages 9 and under.

Our service is filled with singing, stories and learning.

We meet every Shabbat morning in the Beit Midrash on the Religious School level.

Our service begins at 10:30 am and concludes around 11:30 am

After Gan Shabbat all families are encouraged to join the main service and the community Kiddush.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Interpretive Shabbat Service

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Shabbat of each month at 10:30 am, as Norm Kurtz facilitates this Shabbat morning service.

We will examine the structure of the prayer service, learning the major prayers and becoming more comfortable with the choreography and customs of the Shabbat morning service.