Aug Bulletin 09.indd - Temple Beth El

it is a compilation of two prior oral traditions about an ancientflood. By unweaving the text in Hebrew, Biblical scholars havetheorized about, not only the creation of this story, but about howthe fabric of the Torah came to be sewn.November 11/12: Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean: Many earlypirates & explorers of the New World were itinerant descendantsof Jews who had escaped Spain following in the destruction of theInquisition. On new shores, they were happy to find trade & evenhappier to attack ships from their former tormentors. Learn aboutthe pirate rabbi & the Columbus’ families history in Jamaica, longafter Christopher was dead.December 9/10: Herod and the Jews: King Herod, anextraordinary builder & megalomaniac, a murderer and a productof Idumeans who were forced to convert to Judaism, was a truenut-job, but one who left his mark archaeologically all over Israel.Learn about his rise to power, his relationships to Jews & Romans& how successful his economic stimulus package was in theancient days.TORAH STUDY CLASS - Lea BeurerThis ongoing class, taught by brilliant Lea Beurer, studies theTorah text in depth, considering various commentators andnuances in the text. No Hebrew reading required.Wednesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 am, beginning September 9$35 members / $50 non-membersHEBREW CLASSESADVANCED HEBREW - Lea BeurerThis class focuses on reading, writing and translating, with manyopportunities to hear and speak Hebrew. We will be learningthese skills via modern prose & poetry. Both modern and prayerbook vocabulary will be taught.Wednesdays: 10:30 - 11:30 am, beginning September 9.$50 members / $75 non-membersCONVERSATIONAL HEBREW - Lea BeurerLearn to read short texts & practice speaking Hebrew. Increaseyour vocabulary. Gain grammar skills.Pre-requisite: Fluent decoding of Hebrew & basic Hebrew andgrammar.Wednesdays, 6–7 pm., beginning September 9$50 members / $75 non-membersBEGINNING HEBREW /ADULT B’NAI MITZVAH - Keren AlpertStudents will learn to read Hebrew and lead prayers from ourservice. We will also learn about Torah, prayer meaning &movement, life cycle events & rituals. The class will concludewith a group B’nai Mitzvah ceremony to be held Saturday, June26, 2010. First 10 weeks, basic reading will be taught. Classbegins December 11 for those who know Hebrew. Templemembers only.Fridays:11 am , beginning October 2.B’nai Mitzvah fee: $350 (fee does not include Kiddush, video,flowers); Beginning Hebrew only fee: $75 (first 10 weeks only)TEMPLE BETH EL ADULT EDUCATION FALL SEMESTER REGISTRATION FORMName: ____________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________Phone: (day)_______________________________________ (evening) _______________________________________TBE member ______ Non-member_______Course: ________________________________________Time: ________________ Fee: ______________Course: ________________________________________Time: ________________ Fee: ______________Course:_______________________________________Time: ________________ Fee: ______________Course:_______________________________________Time: ________________ Fee: ______________Total: _______________Mail with Payment To: Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Road. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, attn: Religious School Office7