IN WASHTENAW COUNTY - Washtenaw Jewish News
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t.E.A.C.h. (torAh EDuCAtion At<br />
ChABAD houSE)<br />
Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104<br />
tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276)<br />
Rabbi Aharon and Esther Goldstein<br />
Classes offered at Chabad House cover the<br />
spectrum from basic Hebrew reading and<br />
Talmud study groups to Chassidic and <strong>Jewish</strong><br />
mysticism. All classes are open to all Jews,<br />
regardless of their affiliation or background.<br />
An extensive library is available with classic<br />
and modern references to complement<br />
what is taught. The current class list includes:<br />
basic Hebrew reading (individual or<br />
small group instruction), prayers and their<br />
meanings, the <strong>Jewish</strong> way of prayer and<br />
the organization of the siddur (prayer book),<br />
Talmud, Chumash (the Five Books of Moses),<br />
Rashi (the 12th-century Torah commentator),<br />
Chassidic <strong>Jewish</strong> mysticism and its application<br />
to daily <strong>Jewish</strong> life in the 20th century,<br />
The Ethics of Our Fathers, The Shulchan Aruch,<br />
and Halachah (code of <strong>Jewish</strong> law).<br />
Chabad House offers pre-bar/bat mitzvah<br />
classes for children ages 10–13. Students preparing<br />
for bar or bat mitzvah receive instruction<br />
from Rabbi Zalman or Shternie Zweibel.<br />
Private tutorial classes are also offered to<br />
adults to learn specific areas of Torah.<br />
t.E.P. (torAh EnriChMEnt<br />
ProGrAM)<br />
Chabad House, 715 Hill Street 48104<br />
tel: 99-LEARN (995-3276)<br />
Esther Goldstein, director<br />
The program for youth 5–14 years old,<br />
explores the world of <strong>Jewish</strong> values, customs<br />
and texts. The children learn Hebrew reading<br />
and writing, the core prayers of <strong>Jewish</strong> tradition,<br />
and study <strong>Jewish</strong> holidays and history.<br />
Advanced students also study the Torah<br />
commentary of Rashi, one of Judaism’s<br />
greatest teachers.<br />
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