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ProgramsPeace in our lifetime ... is it even possible?Scholar-in-ResidenceEthan Bueno de Mesquita, Ph.D.Dec. 9-11, 2011FRIDAY NIGHT, DEC. 9“Scientific Approach to Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”The long view: Is there hope for peace in our lifetimes?SATURDAY MORNING TORAH STUDY, DEC. 10“The Economics of Religion”Trying to understand the relationship between terrorism and religion.SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 10“Counterterrorism, Counterinsurgency, and America”Counterterrorism in the post-9/11 worldEthan Bueno de Mesquita, Ph.D.Ethan Bueno de Mesquita is a professor in the Harris School of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago, and co-directorof the Program on Political Institutions. He is an applied game theorist whose research focuses on political violence—terrorismand insurgency—and on democratic accountability. Bueno de Mesquita’s current research focuses on rebel tactics. Bueno deMesquita previously taught in the department of political science at Washington University in St. Louis, and was a Lady DavisFellow in political science and visiting fellow in the Center for the Study of Rationality at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.Judaism and NatureFRIDAY NIGHT, FEB. 3: TuB’Shevat Seder and Dinner with guest speakerGabe will lead us in a demonstration of the connections between Jewish life andnature. Audience participation is a must!Scholar-in-ResidenceGabe Goldman, Ph.D.Feb. 3-5, 2012SATURDAY, FEB. 4, 4:00-5:30pm: A Hands-on Family Program at the Park“Mah Rabu Ma-asekah…Discovering the Awe and Wonder in Nature”A hands on experience open to all but geared to participants ages 7 and up. Theprogram will end with Havdalah as Gabe rubs sticks together to create the fire.SUNDAY, FEB. 5: B’YACHAD – grades 7 – 9“Jewish Survivor-man Program: Fire in Jewish Tradition”At the Park during religious school hours.Gabe Goldman, Ph.D.Dr. Gabe Goldman, Director of Experiential Education and Service Learning at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles,CA, is nationally known for developing JENE (Jewish Experiential and Nature Education). Author of, The Guide for the SpirituallyPerplexed: A Jewish Meditation Primer, Gabe has also published many articles, children’s stories and religious school curricula.Gabe has worked in Jewish education for over four decades, holds a PhD in Multi-Cultural Education, acquired his Jewish text skillsat the Yeshiva of the Bostonner Rebbe and learned ancient wilderness survival and healing skills from Native Americans.6
ShabbatonJanuary 21, 2012A Sabbath of Complete RestRest ... Be still ... Relax ... IndulgeA full Shabbat experiencewith prayer, food, music, and delight.Come and discover what a full day Sabbath feels like.Can you even imagine?January 21, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Ending with soulful Havdalahwith Rabbi BerkAll ages, post-Confirmation, welcome.Bring your partner, your sibling, your friend,your son or daughter.Bring yourself . . . Spend the day.Rosh ChodeshT’fi llah Sunrise!Morning prayer to mark the beginning ofa new month on the Jewish CalendarJoin us in a sunrise experienceof prayer and stillness.Each month will have a theme and areflection for the upcoming month.Open yourself to a spiritual rhythm in touchwith the Jewish calendar.All are welcome to join usfrom 7:30 - 8:30 amon the following dates:Th. Oct. 27, Tu. Nov 29, Tu. Jan. 24,Th. Feb. 23, Th. March 22,Tu. April 24, Tu. May 22.Irina MishuraFRIDAY,OCTOBER 286:00 pm - Shabbat Service6:45 pm -Oneg Buffet7:15 pm- Musical EntertainmentAn Evening of SongFeaturing: Irina Mishuraacclaimed mezzo-soprano star of the Metropolitan Opera,La Scala and Covent GardenJesse Reeks, pianowithCantor Jamie Marxand special guests Cantor Joel Colman and Tyler SmithGuest lecture by George DanskerTo plan for our delicious Oneg Buffetwe request an RSVP to Arlean 895-4843;afermanis@tourosynagogue.com7
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