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Limmud and Ongoing Classes LIMMUD 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays October 24, November 7, 14, December 5, 12, January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 13, April 3 Take a journey into comparative religion and theology with our three semester course LIMMUD (‘learning’). LIMMUD is FREE for Isaiah members, $12 per evening for non-members. LIMMUD first trimester will focus on exploring the concepts of Creation, Redemption, Prophecy, Meaning of Life, and Afterlife with different prominent faith leaders. October 24: Mark Paredes, Director of Jewish Relations on the So- Cal Public Affairs Council of the Mormon Church November 7: SimranKaur Khalsa, Sikh Dharma Minister November 14: Hinduism TBA December 5: Shakeel Sayeed, Islamic Shura Council of Southern California December 12: Dr. Maulana Karenga, founder of the holiday Kwaanza January 30: Buddhist Minister TBA LIMMUD second trimester will focus on Jewish theology taught by Isaiah clergy and educators. February 6, 13, 27 LIMMUD third trimester we will have the privilege to study Post-Holocaust theology with Michael Berenbaum, preeminent scholar in the study of the Holocaust. He is perhaps best known for his work as Project Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. March 6, 13, April 3 Engaging Israel: Jewish Values and the Dilemmas of Nationhood 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. November 4, December 9, January 6, February 3, March 3 $50 per person, $20 Course Reader Join Rabbi Dara Frimmer and scholars from The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem as we reflect on the most difficult questions about a modern Jewish State – from the philosophical (what should a Jewish State look like?) to the real and practical (how do we reconcile with Occupation?). This course will use video lectures from Hartman, discussion and texts to deepen our thinking and expand our understanding. Adult B’nai Mitzvah 6:30-8:00 p.m. Wednesdays starting October 24 It is never too late to have your Bar/Bat Mitzvah! Our adult B'nei Mitzvah class is for anyone who wants to learn more about Judaism and has never had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The class will culminate in a special B’nei Mitzvah ceremony in the Spring of 2013. Each session will include learning to read Hebrew as well as a Jewish learning curriculum. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Jewish topics is expected. If you are interested, email Rabbi Joel at rabbijoel@templeisaiah.com. Register online at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning for all classes and events. OCTOBER EVENTS 17: MAYORAL EVENT Eric Garcetti, Wendy Greuel and Jan Perry 24: ADULT B’NAI MITZVAH First class 24: LIMMUD: Mark Paredes of the Mormon Church 4 | THE ISAIAN SEPTEMBER 2012
HOLIDAY EVENTS IN OCTOBER 4 ISAIAH WOMEN SUKKOT EVENT THURSDAY I 6:30P.M. Join Isaiah Women for a dinner and program in the sukkah. RSVP to Ellen Canter at (310)645-4966. 5 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CONSECRATION AND SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY I 6:15 P.M. Join us for Shabbat services and a special Consecration ceremony honoring our children entering Kindergarten and any new students in our religious school. 7 YIZKOR (MEMORIAL) SERVICE AND SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION YIZKOR MEMORIAL SERVICE I 5:00 P.M. LIGHT DINNER I 5:30 P.M.* SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION I 6:00 P.M. with our resident jazz band: Steve Fox and Friends “TRADITIONAL” SIMCHAT TORAH SQUARE DANCE PARTY I 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Simchat Torah is a festival filled with the joy and love of Torah. This year we conclude the evening with a square dance party featuring a live caller. Tradition tells us that Miriam and the women danced at the moment of the Exodus-perhaps they were doing the Virginia Reel!!! *There is no cost for this event but please RSVP so that we have food for everyone. To RSVP, go to the Temple website or look in the weekly bulletin. 21 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SUNDAY I 12:00 P.M. Bring your furry, feathered and finned family members for a ceremony of blessings, treats, fun and prizes. PRESCHOOL Tamar Andrews Early Childhood Program Director I live down the block from my parents. I have lived on that street, pretty much, for my entire life. I get some quirky looks when I share that with people, since we have become a somewhat migrant population. I have parents coming to my office frequently letting me know that they are “moving for work” or “moving to try and find a better life” or moving for some other reason. I would love to give you the one reason I think you should try and stay. COMMUNITY! We never appreciate what we have until it is gone (sounds like a song I know…). Your community is equivalent to the roots of your family. It is the cord plugged into the wall for electricity. It is the gasoline for your car. It is the jelly to your peanut butter. We build our communities around our synagogues and schools for a reason - we feel comfortable when we can share with people - share holidays, share laughter and tears, share common interests and goals, share stories and share lives together. But it is not enough to just engage in community through proximity. You have to want to be involved in your community. You have to join in activities, join in supporting and join in creating a strong positive buzz about your community. Why? Because it is YOUR community and, as such, a reflection of who and what YOU are. It is a really cool journey we are on, made better when we hold hands and jump over the cracks together! 5 | THE ISAIAN SEPTEMBER 2012
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