Women in Judaism
Neveh Shalom - Cantor Linda Shivers – Fall – Tuesdays Noon to 1:15
We will look at little known women of the Bible such as Tamar, Michal, Yael, the witch of Endor, Dina and others as well as modern Jewish women's rituals such as naming of baby girls, new rituals for divorce, miscarriage, going off to college, empty nesting, and more.

K'Tuvim (Writings) - The Final 13
Neveh Shalom - Jan Rabinowitch – Winter – Tuesdays Noon to 1:15
The third and final division of the Tanakh, K’tuvim (Writings), is a marvelous collection of diverse texts---moral exhortation, an apocalyptic prediction of the End of Days, an erotic love poem, praise, lament, and more. We’ll study passages of K’tuvim in their social, religious and historical contexts.

Esther (5 sessions – March 1-29)
A.M. at Neveh Shalom, P.M. at Shaarie Torah - Cantor Linda Shivers – Tuesdays
The book of Esther - An in depth look at what really happened in Shushan. Is the real hero Esther or Mordecai or maybe even Vashti? Where is G-d in the Book of Esther? What have modern authors and composers done with the story?

Exploring Roots of Hebrew Words (5 sessions – April 5-May 17)
Neveh Shalom - Sylvia Frankel – Spring – Tuesdays Noon to 1:15
Hebrew words are composed of three-letter roots, each infused with meaning and history. Using these roots you can gain insight into prayer and text study.

From Babel to Bernstein to The Beasties: Jewish American Music (5 sessions April 5-May 17)
Shaarie Torah – Jonathan Emanuel – Spring – Tuesdays 7:00-8:15
This course examines American Jewish culture through the lens (or speakers) of music. We will develop an understanding of what is “Jewish” music in America and trace Jewish music from Biblical times to European Yiddish culture, to modern American popular music. We will examine texts, music and film to understand the rich history of Jews in popular American culture. A frailach experience for all!

Register here for any five ($90) or ten week course ($180) or take any combination of courses totaling thirty weeks for $300.