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2019 - 2020 Adult Jewish Learning CollaborationCatalog of Courses

Visit the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Website:www.adjlc.org

The 2019-2020 Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

September 1, 2019

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Adult Jewish Learning CollaborationTemple Shaarei Shalom

Temple Torat EmetTemple Beth TikvahTemple Beth Kodesh

Funding by:

Participation by Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County

COLLABORATION CLERGYTemple Shaarei ShalomRabbi Anthony Fratello

Cantor Judith Borden Ovadia

Temple Torat EmetRabbi David Barnett

Temple Beth TikvahRabbi Howard Shub

Cantor Irving Grossman

Where to Find and How to Reach Collaboration Partners

Temple Shaarei Shalom - 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-364-9054, www.tssboynton.org

Temple Torat Emet - 8600 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561- 369-1112, www.templetoratemet.org

Temple Beth Tikvah - 4550 Jog Rd., Greenacres, FL 33467 561-967-3600, www.templebethtikvah.net

Temple Beth Kodesh – 501 NE 26th Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-586-9428, www.templebethkodesh.org

Temple Beth Kodesh Rabbi Michael Simon

Cantor Michael Glozman

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Things You Need To Know

• You must register for any and all courses, lectures and/or Book Clubs that you want to attend.

• We encourage you to register for ADJLC offerings online at: www.adjlc.org

• If you wish to pay by credit card, you MUST register online.

• Courses given by Clergy of Collaboration Synagogues (listed on page two) are FREE for members of Collab-oration synagogues. However, you must still register for these classes to assure that you receive cancellation and other notices.

• If you are not a member of one of the collaboration synagogues and are only attending Clergy courses, you must pay the Non-Member course fee of $75.

• The ADJLC in determination with the Instructor reserves the right to cancel a courses or lecture if there is insufficient enrollment.

• Please note that course dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor. Please call the specific synagogue location if you need to confirm cancellation.

• Synagogue locations and abbreviations are as follows:Temple Shaarei Shalom -TSS Temple Torat Emet -TTE Temple Beth Tikvah-TBT Temple Beth Kodesh-TBK

• Please note that courses are listed by day in time order.

• All important notifications will be sent by email, so please be sure to include your email address on the regis-tration form.

• Applicable to registration by printed form and online registration• Please complete one registration form per person.• Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend. • If you are a member of a Collaboration Synagogue, make your check payable to your Synagogue

and mail or bring it to your Synagogue. • If you are a non-member, make your check payable to the Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration.

Mail or bring payment to Temple Shaarei Shalom. • You will automatically receive an email acknowledgement of your registration.

• New for 2019-20 - FOR SECURITY REASONS, ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A NAME TAG IN THE MAIL IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO CLASS. LANYARDS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE COLLABORATION SYNAGOGUES.

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ADJLC COURSES

SUNDAYS

7:00 PMIN ISRAEL Ya’ara Levy, Federation Shlicha and other speakers Dates: Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 15, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 22, Apr. 26, May 17Location: Temple Beth Tikva

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

MONDAYS

10:00 AMADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW Naomi MalakoffParticipants will learn phrases, expressions, words and day-to-day Hebrew conversation in order to build solid language skills. Classes will include video news clips and Hebrew news. We will base the class on the knowl-edge and ability level of the participants. A solid basic knowledge of Hebrew is helpful. (Additional Material fee of $10.00)

Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24, Mar. 2, 9 16, 23, Apr. 6, 20, 27Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•10:30 AMWOMEN’S TORAH STUDY Jan CourteExamine the portion of the week (Parashat Ha’Shavua) using Eitz Chaim, our Chumash (Bible) and other com-mentators. No Hebrew required but helpful. Women only. Come grapple with the texts and deepen your under-standing.

Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan. 6, 13, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24,Location: Temple Torat Emet

•10:30 AMTROPES FOR HAFTARAH Cantor GrossmanLearn how to chant the Haftarah portions. A knowledge of Hebrew required.

Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Location: Temple Beth Tikvah

•11:00 AMFRANK SINATRA AND ISRAEL Cantor Grossman“He did it his way”: A short lecture by Cantor Grossman and his relationship to Israel.

Date: Feb. 24Location: Temple Beth Tikvah

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11:30 AMTHREE EMINENT GERMAN JEWS: Their lives and legacies Rabbi MarderThis mini-series will examine the lives of: Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig and Rabbi Leo Baeck. We will

look at the personal examples they set for their generation as well as the legacy they have left for us today.

Dates: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10Location: Temple Torat Emet

•1:00 PMJEWISH FILM SERIES Facilitated by Judy Kirschner

Jan. 6 “Gentlemen’s Agreement”Jan. 13 “The Pawnbroker”Jan. 27 “Body and Soul”Feb. 3 “The Dybbuk”

Location: Temple Beth TikvahNO REGISTRATION NEEDED

•2:00 PMBEGINNERS PRAYERBOOK HEBREW Miriam SchafferIf you don’t know an Alef from a Bet, or just need a refresher to be able to decode Hebrew prayers, this course is for you. Additional book fee applies.

Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25. Dec. 16, Jan. 6, 13, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•2:00 – 4:00 PMWINE, WOMEN & TORAH; The Hebrew Poetry of Medieval Spain”

Facilitated by Robert Altabet, lay Torah scholarA fascinating educational Soiree Lecture with refreshments: wine, cheese and crackers.Our poets of Judaic liturgical pieces in the siddur also did lots of secular poetry about love, wine and women. These pieces are in the Sephardic liturgy, in traditional Ashkenazi liturgy and also in Conservative and Reform liturgy, (a surprising amount in the earliest Reform prayer books). The lecture includes conversation and hand-outs for a sing-along of some of the most well-known piutim.*$5 admission to cover refreshments

Date: Jan. 27Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

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TUESDAYS10:30 AMJEWISH HISTORY ALIVE – PART 2 Rabbi Howard ShubTo understand what it means to be Jewish today and to look into the Jewish future, it is imperative for us to know Jewish history. This is a continuation of the class that explored the origins of the Jewish people in biblical period, the middle ages, the new world and modern times.(attendance in last year’s class not required)

Dates: Jan. 7,14, 21, 28Location: Temple Beth Tikvah

•11AM – 12:30 PMVIVA LADINO Facilitated by Dianne Mortensen and Miriam BeharA language study group for Ladino, which is based on medieval Castilian Spanish with words and phrases from lands of Sephardic history – Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, French, Greek and Italian. This is a fun, classroom-setting activity using a variety of instructional and cultural resources to gain or improve one’s skills at reading, writing and speaking the Ladino language. Knowledge of Spanish helpful.

Dates: Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 12, 26, Dec. 10, 17, Jan.14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 10, 24Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•12:00 PMPIRKE AVOT Rabbi Anthony FratelloPirkei Avot: the Rabbis’ Approach to the Ethics of Everyday. We will begin reading through this classic work of piety and discover how the ancient wisdom still relates to a world that is so very different.

Dates: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 31Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•1:15 PMSACRED CHOICE: “Therefore Choose Life” Rabbi Richard AddressJewish texts underscore that we have choices to make throughout our life. These choices become even more powerful as we age. We will examine three key personal issues that many of us face, and look at how our tradi-tion approaches them.

1. The choice for God: Which God do we believe in (Exodus 3)2. Making sacred choices as life concludes. (Deuteronomy 29-303. Holding on and letting go. (Genesis 12)

Dates: Feb. 11, 18, 25Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•1:30 PMINSIGHTS INTO THE JEWISH PSYCHE: Character Portraits of Moses to Shylock to Tevye -- encapsulated in Time Rabbi David BarnettThis course features an examination into core aspects of character as depicted in Jewish literature, starting from Moses in the Bible, to Shylock from Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”, to Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof”. By examining original texts and source material, as well as commentaries, key insights into character, moral posture, and Jewish essence will be gleaned.

Dates: Nov, 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Location: Temple Torat Emet

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1:30 PMTHE ABC’S OF OPERA Margaret SchmidtIn this class, taught by former Cantorial Soloist of Temple Sinai, students will discuss three of the most fre-quently performed operas, “Aida”, “La Boheme” and “Carmen.” We will explore the background and plot and then listen to highlights of each opera.

Dates: Jan 14, 21, 28Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•2:30 PMTHE BOOK OF GENESIS (Beireshit) Fran TownesWe will read and study this book of the Torah line by line using an English translation with commentaries from the Plaut Torah book along with commentaries by Rashi. Students can bring in other translation and commentar-ies to add to the discussion

Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•7:00 PMINTRODUCTION TO ISLAM Rabbi Michael Simon A study of the history of Islam, its major tenets, beliefs and observances as well as selected passages from the Koran

Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 19Location: Temple Beth Kodesh

WEDNESDAYS9:30 AMTORAH TROPE – BIBLE CHANTING Michael KleinLearn to chant both Torah and Haftarah portions using Trope – the musical notes for chanting.

Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18Location: Temple Torat Emet

•9:30 AMDIGGING UP YOUR FAMILY ROOTS Dick GoldsteinIt started with a photograph. Who was the forlorn little boy in the fading picture wearing strange clothing? Was he a relative? Where was the picture taken? Decades later that singular picture has led to my discovery of over 10,000 family members. Learn how to uncover your family history and create a precious legacy.

Date: Jan. 15Location: Temple Torat Emet

• 11:00 AMHISTORY OF DOO-WOP Neil WaldmanThe History of Doo Wop is a four part course that traces doo wop through stories and music. From its origins in the late 1940’s through the “golden age” of the middle and late 1950’s. The course concludes with the early 1950’s and the revival era of the late 60’s and beyond.

Dates: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29Location: Temple Torat Emet

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11:00 amALZHEIMER PREVENTION Dr. Gina HarrisCan we protect the aging brain? In this four part series, Dr. Harris, who is on the staff of Memorial Hospital in Pembrooke Pines, will cover the history of Alzheimer’s, the psychological impact on family and community the future directions in Alzheimer’s research and prevention.

Dates: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26Location: Temple Torat Emet

•12:30 PMBEYOND BEAUTIFUL: BODY-POSITIVITY AND JUDAISM Cantor Judith OvadiaWhat does it mean to be body-positive? What can Judaism teach us about embracing and blessing our corporeal selves, often the subject of much angst and criticism? We will explore texts related to disability, aging, beauty, self-confidence, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, addiction, and sexuality

Dates: Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•1:00 PM A RABBINIC VIEW OF HOME, WIFE AND STUDY Rabbi Alan Cohen We will look at the book called “Bride for a Night” by Ruth Cledron. It is a series of Talmudic tales about marriage, the home, study and the gender conflicts of Rabbinic times and priorities. Do these views still apply today?

Dates: Dec. 4, 11, 18, Jan. 8Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•1:00 – 3:00 PMECHAR LASHON Facilitated by Esther Herskovitz, Phyllis Modiano and Susan SansoloImmerse yourself in the language of the Sephardim. This is a social and cultural gathering for new and native Ladino speakers who meet in friendship to encourage the continuance of this rich, expressive language. *A $1 donation is requested to cover coffee and cake.

Dates: Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1 (Ladino Seder reservations required)Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•1:00PMWALKING WITH G-D Howard LynneThis class will explore various Jewish views of G-d, including Biblical views, scientific views and modern thinkers’ views. Audience participation is encouraged as we seek to better understand our personal relationship with G-d.

Dates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12Location: Temple Torat Emet

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1:00 PMTHE BOOK OF PSALMS Rabbi Howard Hoffman.In this class, we will examine the book of Psalms with emphasis on the following: David’s 72 Psalms, Shirei Hama’alot: Psalms of Ascent and their time and agenda, the psalms of Hallel and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Dates: Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•2:30 pmISRAELI BOOK CLUB Facilitated by Natalie Levine

We will read and discuss books written about Israel or by Israeli Authors. Nov. 20 - The Orchard by Yochi Brandes, translated into English by Daniel Libenson, Gefen Publishing House, N.J. 2017. Facilitator: Dr. Avraham Horowitz. A daring historical novel considered to be fantastic fiction about the life and times of Rabbi Akiva, told from a female perspective.

Dec. 18 - Never A Native by Alice Shalvi, published by Halban pub. 2019. Facilitator: Elaine Hoffman. A spellbinding memoir both deeply personal and political, recording major events and social movements, that have shaped Jewish life over the past century

Jan. 15 - The Lions’ Den: Zionism and the Left from Hannah Arendt to Noam Chomsky, by Susie Linfield, Yale University Press, 2019. Facilitator: Rabbi Alan Cohen. A history that explores how prominent intellectuals approached Zionism, Israel, and its conflicts with the Arab world.

Feb. 19 - We Were The Future: A Memoir of the Kibbutz by Yael Neeman, translated by Sondra Silverston. The Overlook Press, N.Y. 2016. Facilitator: Rabbi William Marder An overview of the life style of the Kibbutzim of the early 20th century, specifically of Israelis born into the Hashomer Hatzair movement.

Mar. 18 - Between Life and Death by Yoram Kaniuk. Translated by Barbara Harshav. Pub. Restless Books, N.Y. 2016. Facilitator: Rabbi Howard Hoffman.An auto-biographical novel that is funny, brave and poetic. It concentrates on the four months the Israeli writer spent in a coma.

Dates: Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 18Location: Temple Beth Tikvah

•7:00 PMPARASHAT HA’SHAVUA, WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Anshel Weiss, PhDParticipants will discuss the Torah portion to be read on the upcoming Shabbat in order to be able to make the Torah more accessible to them.

Dates: Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18 Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25Location: Temple Torat Emet

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7:00 PM WALKING WITH G-D Howard LynneThis class will explore various Jewish views of G-d, including Biblical views, scientific views and modern thinkers’ views. Audience participation is encouraged as we seek to better understand our personal and our peo-ple’s relationship with G-d.

Dates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5. 12Location: Temple Torat Emet

THURSDAYS9:45 AMJEWISH ETHICS Rabbi Michael SimonAn examination and discussion of Jewish ethical issues using sources and topics from “A Code of Jewish Eth-ics” by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin

Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26Location: Temple Beth Kodesh

•11:00 AMTORAH STUDY Rabbi Howard ShubThis is a weekly class in which Rabbi Shub will discuss the highlights of the weekly Parsha (Torah Portion)

Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26Location: Temple Beth Tikvah

•1:00 PMTHE SAGA OF KING DAVID Dr. Stanley J. IsserDr. Isser is Professor Emeritus of Judaic and Religious Studies at SUNY, Albany. The class will examine King David: Hero, founding father, rogue, tragic figure, messianic model -- David in the light of contemporary histo-ry, archaeology, and literature. Biblical texts, mostly from I Samuel to I Kings 2, will be read and discussed in class. Students should bring a bible to class; any translation will work. Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•2:00 - 4:00 PM SEPHARDIC FILM SERIES Rose Pappo AllenThis film series examines some of the little known places in the world where wandering communities and in-dividuals of Sephardic descent took root. Discussion about the films spans the broadest understanding of what constitutes Sephardic and Mizrahi culture. This year’s series will also examine Sephardim in America. Each film viewing will be preceded by a short introduction and followed by a question and answer period.

Nov. 21, 2019 “From Toledo to Jerusalem”Three part musical history of Sephardi Jews from the Spanish expulsion until their return to Israeli homeland. Narrated and sung by Yoram Gaon

. Dec. 19, 2019 “Carvalho’s Journey”Gorgeous documentary of 19th century American West photographer, Solomon Nunes Carvalho, an observant Sephardic Jew born in Charleston, South Carolina and his incredible adventure with Fremont’s 1853 Fifth West-ward Expedition.

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Jan. 23, 2020 “From Cairo to the Cloud: The World of the Cairo Geniza”2019 worldwide Jewish Film Festival favorite, this film tells the story of the discovery and significance of the Cairo Geniza, a vast treasure trove of manuscripts hidden for centuries in the sacred storeroom of an ancient synagogue in Old Cairo.

*A $5 donation is requested to cover the expense of this exciting new film. Feb. 20, 2020 “To the Ends of the Earth: A Portrait of Jewish San Diego”Compelling story of American Frontier Jews as they began arriving in San Diego in 1850 when it was a small pueblo in the remote southwest corner of the U.S. First person accounts bydescendants of early Jewish pioneers.

Mar. 19, 2020 “Challah Rising in the Desert: The Jews of New Mexico”Passionate film celebrates New Mexico’s unique Jewish community representing five waves of Settlement, including Conversos escaping the Spanish Inquisition 400 years ago, German Jewishpioneers of the Santa Fe Trail in the 1800s, scientists of the 1940s at Los Alamos and the counter-culture of the 1960s.

Dates: Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan.23, Feb. 20, Mar. 19Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•2:30 PMTHIS LAND OF LIBERTY - A HISTORY OF AMERICAN JEWS Estelle MorgansternFrom immigration to acceptance, from integration to assimilation – a review of the Jewish experience in Amer-ica from 1654 to 2019. We will take a fascinating look at the part that Jews have played in the economy, social life and politics of this great land for more than 350 years of American history.

Dates: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6 Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•7:00 PMTHE JEWISH HOLIDAY CYCLE Rabbi Anthony FratelloWhy are the Jewish Holidays either “early” or “late?” Are all the holidays listed in the Torah? What are the historical and agricultural reasons for the holidays? Are some holidays more important than others? Find out the answers to these questions and many more as we explore our rich holiday cycle.

Dates: Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Jan. 23, Feb. 27 Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•7:00 PMISRAELI DANCE Herb CohenIn this class you will learn many early dances of Israel as well as more contemporary ones. The class is for both beginners and those who with some experience. Participants will be provided with a CD that includes the music for all the dances taught.

Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, 19.26Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

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FUN AND GAMES(Please note that there are additional charges for all of these classes)

BEGINNING BRIDGE Mary Lou RogersMaster Bridge Teacher will teach this class for those who have never played Bridge or who have very little knowledge of the game. Additional Fee $100.00 for 12 sessions. Minimum 12 students, Maximum 16 students.

Dates: Tuesday Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 3, 17, 24, 31Time: 10:00 – 11:30 amLocation: Temple Torat Emet

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CANASTA Andrea Schoen This is a course for beginners as well as anyone who wants a refresher of this card game. Additional Charge: $10.00. Class limited to 14 students.

Dates: Wed. Nov. 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11Time: 1:00 – 2:30Location: Temple Torat Emet

•MAH JONGG Kathy SlotskyThis class is for those who have never played Mah Jongg or who have very little knowledge of Mah Jongg. Stu-dents need to have the latest Mah Jongg cards. Instructor will bring Mah Jongg set. Additional Charge: $20.00. Class limited to 8 students.

Dates: Thurs. Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 9 Time: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Location: Temple Torat Emet

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YOGA Eileen Nathan Yoga combines postures with conscious breathing and focus to develop strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Students can expect to develop body awareness and explore varied postures. Suitable for all levels. Participants are responsible for supplying their own Yoga Mats (4-6mm) and bringing a water bottle. Any questions, please

contact Eileen at 561 736-3290. Additional charge: $50.00 for all sessions. Minimum of 8 students needed.

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Location: Temple Torat Emet

•TALLIT MAKINGJudy PriceFind a piece of fabric that you love and bring it to this class. Be sure the fabric is the same on both sides (no wrong side). You will need a length of 60 inches. The width depends on whether you prefer a tallit you can drape over your shoulders or one just around the neck. Tzitzit can be ordered for approximately $5.00 a set.

By appointment. Please contact Judy at: 561-734-8213

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SPECIAL SUNDAY LECTURES AND PROGRAMS

FEES FOR SUNDAY PROGRAMS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR FOR EACH LECTURE. SEE PRICES BELOW.

MORE INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW IN FLYERS.

NOVEMBER 17, 2019 1:00 PMELON PERRY 100 YEARS OF THE ISRAELI/ARAB/PALESTINIAN CONFLICTMr. Perry has worked as a reporter, editor, columnist and journalist for several Israeli national newspapers as well as for radio and television. He served three years as a combat fighter in the Israeli Defense Force and took part in the 1982 Leb-anon War. He risked his life dozens of times while travelling to Gaza and the West Bank to interview brave local people who told him the truth and shocking facts they could not say publicly.Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•DECEMBER 8, 2019 AT 1:00 PMLENNY DAVE “100 YEARS OF COMEDY”What is it about the Jewish culture, the Jewish people, and the Jewish “experience” that not only provides the contextual backdrop for Jews and Comedy... but also provides such fertile soil to produce so many of our all-time favorite comedians of the past 100 years? From Vaudeville, Broadway, Night Clubs and Radio to the Silver Screen, Records and Television, this nostalgic, humorous trip down Memory Lane includes all of your favorite Jewish laugh-makers of the past 100 years.Location: Temple Beth Tikvah

•JANUARY 12, 2020 AT 2:00 PMMARC LEEPSON “Saving Monticello” The Little-Known Story of the Levy Family’s Stewardship of Thomas Jefferson’s Essay in Architecture. This Lecture is about US Navy Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy and US Representative Jefferson Monroe Levy, the Sephardic saviors of Jefferson’s iconic house at Charlottesville, Virginia, including the history of one of the most accom-plished Jewish-American families (Levy-Phillips-Nunez). A fascinating look into Jewish American history of the 1850’s revealing politics and financing of the times. Presented in partnership with the Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County$12 members /$15 guests includes refreshments and the Lecturer’s book signing. Location: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•FEBRUARY 9, 2020 AT 2:30 PMSefarad In My Heart/Sefarad en Mi Korason” International Ladino Day Concert with Harmonic Motion Artists Myriam Eli and Joe Zeytoonian

Exciting presentation of Judeo-Spanish music and dance representing Sephardic diaspora lands including Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Armenia, the Romany people, Flamenco and Al-Andalus.A moving, colorful, remarkable event.12:30 pm Pre-Concert Bonus: Echar Lashon with Expert Ladino Panel led by Bryan KirschenPresented in part-nership with the Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County$15 members /$20 guests includes concert, refreshments and optional pre-concert Echar LashonLocation: Temple Shaarei Shalom

•Mar. 8, 2020 AT 2:00 PMDR. RICHARD FREUND “Archeology of the Holocaust” The Remarkable Intertwining of Vilna, Rhodes, and Holocaust Escape Tunnels.Dr. Freund is Professor of Jewish history and Director of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Hartford, Con-necticut. His lecture spans 2300 years of the archaeology of Jewish Rhodes and brand new findings on European Holo-caust research. He uses his lecture fees to help fund his archeological study of the Holocaust. Presented in partnership with the Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County$12 members /$15 guests includes refreshments and the Lecturer’s book signing. Location: Temple Torat Emet

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COURSESUnlimited - Indicate your choices on

the Registration Form

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Synagogue$50

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2019 - 2020 REGISTRATION FORM• You may register online or by completing the registration form and submitting it to your

synagogue. • Online registration at www.adjlc.org allows for credit card payment for the program.• Please complete one registration form per person.• Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend.• If you are a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your check

payable to your synagogue and submit it along with this form to YOUR synagogue.• Clergy courses are free to Collaboration synagogue members ONLY. Non-Members must

pay the course fee.• If you are not a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your

check payable to Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration and send or bring this form to Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472

You will receive an email confirmation of your registration once it has been processed.

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SUNDAYS___ In Israel, Ya’ara Levy, Federation Shlicha and other speakers

MONDAYS___ Advanced Conversational Hebrew, Malakoff___ Women’s Torah Study, Courte___ Tropes For Haftarah, Grossman___ Frank Sinatra And Israel, Grossman___ Three Eminent German Jews, Marder___ Beginners Prayerbook Hebrew, Schaffer___ Wine, Women & Torah, Altabet

TUESDAYS___ Jewish History Alive – Part 2, Shub___ Viva Ladino, Mortensen and Behar___ Pirke Avot, Fratello___ Sacred Choice: “Therefore Choose Life”, Address___ Insights Into The Jewish Psyche, Barnett___ The ABC’s Of Opera, Schmidt___ “The Book Of Genesis (Beireshit), Townes”___ Introduction To Islam, Simon

WEDNESDAYS___ Torah Trope – Bible Chanting, Klein___ Digging Up Your Family Roots, Goldstein___ History Of Doo-Wop, Waldman___ Alzheimer Prevention, Harris___ Beyond Beautiful: Body-Positivity And Judaism, Ovadia___ A Rabbinic View Of Home, Wife And Study, Cohen ___ Echar Lashon , Herskovitz, Modiano and Sansolo___ Walking With G-D(1 PM), Lynne___ The Book Of Psalms, Hoffman___ Israeli Book Club, Levine___ Parashat Ha’Shavua, Weekly Torah Portion, Weiss___ Walking With G-D (7 PM), Lynne

THURSDAYS___ Jewish Ethics, Simon___ Torah Study, Shub___ The Saga Of King David, Isser___ Sephardic Film Series, Allen___ This Land Of Liberty - A History Of American Jews, Morganstern___ The Jewish Holiday Cycle, Fratello___ Israeli Dance, Cohen

FUN AND GAMES___ Beginning Bridge, Rogers___ Canasta, Schoen ___ Mah Jongg, Slotsky___ Yoga, Nathan ___ Tallit Making, Price

SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES___ Elon Perry, 100 Years Of The Israeli/Arab/Palestinian Conflict___ Lenny Dave, “100 Years Of Comedy”___ Marc Leepson, “Saving Monticello” The Little-Known Story Of The Levy Family’s Stewardship Of Thomas Jefferson’S Essay In Architecture. ___ Sefarad In My Heart/Sefarad En Mi Korason” International Ladino Day Concert With Harmonic Motion Artists Myri-Am Eli And Joe Zeytoonian___ Dr. Richard Freund, “Archeology Of The Holocaust” The Remarkable Intertwining Of Vilna, Rhodes, And Holocaust Escape Tunnels.

The fees for Sunday Distinguished Lecture Series will be collected at the door for each lecture.

Place place a check on each course for which you are enrolling.

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Email: _______________________________________________________________________

Synagogue Affiliation (check one) ____ Temple Shaarei Shalom ____ Temple Torat Emet

____ Temple Beth Tikvah ____ Temple Beth Kodesh ____ Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County

____ I am not a member of a Collaboration synagogue.

How did you hear about ADJLC? __________________________________________________

Courses: $_____ Special fees (see course descriptions) $_____

Total $_____

2019 - 2020 REGISTRATION FORM• You may register online or by completing the registration form and submitting it to your

synagogue. • Online registration at www.adjlc.org allows for credit card payment for the program.• Please complete one registration form per person.• Check off each course, lecture, or study group you plan to attend.• If you are a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your check

payable to your synagogue and submit it along with this form to YOUR synagogue.• Clergy courses are free to Collaboration synagogue members ONLY. Non-Members must

pay the course fee.• If you are not a member of one of the Collaboration synagogues, you should make your

check payable to Adult Jewish Learning Collaboration and send or bring this form to Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472

You will receive an email confirmation of your registration once it has been processed.

COURSESUnlimited - Indicate your choices on

the Registration Form

Member of a Collaboration

Synagogue$50

Non-Member

$75

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SUNDAYS___ In Israel, Ya’ara Levy, Federation Shlicha and other speakers

MONDAYS___ Advanced Conversational Hebrew, Malakoff___ Women’s Torah Study, Courte___ Tropes For Haftarah, Grossman___ Frank Sinatra And Israel, Grossman___ Three Eminent German Jews, Marder___ Beginners Prayerbook Hebrew, Schaffer___ Wine, Women & Torah, Altabet

TUESDAYS___ Jewish History Alive – Part 2, Shub___ Viva Ladino, Mortensen and Behar___ Pirke Avot, Fratello___ Sacred Choice: “Therefore Choose Life”, Address___ Insights Into The Jewish Psyche, Barnett___ The ABC’s Of Opera, Schmidt___ “The Book Of Genesis (Beireshit), Townes”___ Introduction To Islam, Simon

WEDNESDAYS___ Torah Trope – Bible Chanting, Klein___ Digging Up Your Family Roots, Goldstein___ History Of Doo-Wop, Waldman___ Alzheimer Prevention, Harris___ Beyond Beautiful: Body-Positivity And Judaism, Ovadia___ A Rabbinic View Of Home, Wife And Study, Cohen ___ Echar Lashon , Herskovitz, Modiano and Sansolo___ Walking With G-D(1 PM), Lynne___ The Book Of Psalms, Hoffman___ Israeli Book Club, Levine___ Parashat Ha’Shavua, Weekly Torah Portion, Weiss___ Walking With G-D (7 PM), Lynne

THURSDAYS___ Jewish Ethics, Simon___ Torah Study, Shub___ The Saga Of King David, Isser___ Sephardic Film Series, Allen___ This Land Of Liberty - A History Of American Jews, Morganstern___ The Jewish Holiday Cycle, Fratello___ Israeli Dance, Cohen

FUN AND GAMES___ Beginning Bridge, Rogers___ Canasta, Schoen ___ Mah Jongg, Slotsky___ Yoga, Nathan ___ Tallit Making, Price

SUNDAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES___ Elon Perry, 100 Years Of The Israeli/Arab/Palestinian Conflict___ Lenny Dave, “100 Years Of Comedy”___ Marc Leepson, “Saving Monticello” The Little-Known Story Of The Levy Family’s Stewardship Of Thomas Jefferson’S Essay In Architecture. ___ Sefarad In My Heart/Sefarad En Mi Korason” International Ladino Day Concert With Harmonic Motion Artists Myri-Am Eli And Joe Zeytoonian___ Dr. Richard Freund, “Archeology Of The Holocaust” The Remarkable Intertwining Of Vilna, Rhodes, And Holocaust Escape Tunnels.

The fees for Sunday Distinguished Lecture Series will be collected at the door for each lecture.

Place place a check on each course for which you are enrolling.

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OUR TEACHING CLERGY

Rabbi David BarnettRabbi David Barnett, Temple Torat Emet, received his rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Semi-nary in 1986. He had the distinction of serving as Assistant Rabbi at Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley, PA, and subsequently served in various congregational Rabbinic and Cantorial positions in Southern California for over two decades. Since 2011, Rabbi Barnett has been sharing his talents and expertise with congregations on the East Coast while successfully serving in multiple interim rabbinic positions.

Rabbi Anthony FratelloRabbi Anthony Fratello, Temple Shaarei Shalom, graduated from Pomona College in 1994 with a BA in Histo-ry, and then began his studies toward the Rabbinate at the Jerusalem Campus of the Hebrew Union College. He continued his studies at the Cincinnati campus of HUC-TIR in 1995. Rabbi Fratello earned his MAin Hebrew Letters from the Hebrew Union College in 1998, and was ordained as a Rabbi in June 1999. Rabbi Fratello has served as a member of the Board of the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches and the Friedman Commission for Jewish Education.

Cantor Irving GrossmanCantor Irving Grossman, Temple Beth Tikvah, is a graduate of the Cantors Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City, where he earned the degree of Hazzan. He has studied extensively with the world famous Cantor David Kusevitsky. He is working with congregants to develop a junior choir as well as an adult choir to enhance the beauty & solemnity of our religious services. As an active member of the Cantor’sAssembly, Cantor Grossman frequently participates in Cantorial concerts.

Cantor Judith OvadiaCantor Judith Ovadia, Temple Shaarei Shalom, hails from Lower Merion, PA, just outside Philadelphia. She began singing and playing guitar at the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now URJ) Camp Harlam. Cantor Ovadia earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, where she was a soloist with the college chorus, under the direction of Harold Aks. She attended the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion School of Sacred Music, where she received her Master of Sacred Musicdegree.

Rabbi Howard ShubRabbi Shub, Temple Beth Tikvah, was born in Toronto, Canada. He earned his BA in Jewish History at Yeshiva University, NY, earned his MA in Contemporary Jewry at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, and was or-dained at the Jewish Theological Seminary, NY, where he also earned an MA in Jewish Education. He is cur-rently working on his PhD in Jewish History and Jewish Literature at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

Rabbi Michael SimonRabbi Simon, Temple Beth Kodesh, is a graduate of the Yeshivah of Flatbush and obtained rabbinic ordina-tion from the Mesifta Adas Wolkowisk. He received a BA in Political Science from Pace University, a JD from Fordham University, and an MA in Jewish Studies from.Gratz College. Rabbi Simon practiced law for 20 years before becoming the Rabbi at Temple Beth Kodesh. Rabbi Simon also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Rab-binics at Gratz College, an Adjunct Instructor of Jewish History at FAU, and has previously served as a faculty member of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School.

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