Congregation B’nai Israel sponsors a variety of educational opportunities for our adult members. Often, these include:

• Beginner’s Hebrew reading
• Rabbi’s Study Groups:
• Cantor’s course in leading shiva minyans

Also, cultural activities with an educational focus include:

• The Jewish Cultural Series
• Ezra programs
• Kumzitz programs
• Bridge lessons

This season’s courses include:

Sisterhood Cooking Class

Sunday, October 15, 9:00 AM

First Sisterhood cooking class of the New Year.  For information, call the synagogue office.

Beginning Hebrew Course

Tuesday, October 17, 7:30 PM

Do you wish to learn how to pronounce the Hebrew letters, or just to review your pronunciation?  Can you read Hebrew but so slowly that following the prayer service is difficult?  We are offering a five week course in beginning Hebrew, starting at the very beginning.  All are welcome.  Contact Susan Gonen to register.

Hadasah Fall Education Event

Thursday, October 19, 7:45 PM

The Hadasah Fall Education Event will feature as speaker Rabbi Eric Wisnea.

Rabbi Begins Pirke Avot Course
Tuesdays, November 14 – December 19, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Rabbi Bloom will be teaching the following course starting on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:
Morals and Messages - Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers)
Class Dates: check synagogue calendar for dates

Rabbi Begins Course on Jewish Themes As Seen Through Modern Movies
Wednesdays, November 29 – December 13, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rabbi Bloom will be teaching the following course starting on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM:
Jewish Themes As Seen Through Modern Movies.  This course will examine Jewish Themes as see through scenes of modern movies. Each week a new movie will be viewed and discussed. POPCORN WILL BE PROVIDED!
Class Dates: check synagogue calendar for dates

Sisterhood “Hanukkah” Cooking Class
Sunday, December 10, 9:00 AM

This is the second Sisterhood cooking class of the New Year, in the synagogue kitchen.  We will be making ricotta latkes, olive latkes and a cookie surprise.  The apple strudel and cheesecake kugel we made in the first class came out delicious.  For more information, call the synagogue office or Nancy Postelnek.  The cost is $10 per person.

Adult CPR and Defibrillator Training Session
Thursday, December 14, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Did you know that CBI has a defibrillator?  Would you like to learn to use it?  If so, join us for a free, adult CPR and defibrillator training session.  Space is limited, so contact Allison Newfeld in the synagogue office to reserve a space.

Sisterhood-Sponsored Yoga Class
Sundays, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
December 17, January 7, February 11, March 4, April 15, and May 13.

Sisterhood is sponsoring a six-week Yoga class beginning on Sunday, December 17, in the social hall.  Please contact Allison Newfeld in the synagogue office to register.

It’s My Honor Class
Sunday, 10:00 AM
March 11.

Join us for “It’s My Honor” class in the sanctuary to learn how to do everything from the Torah blessing to how to be a Hagbah (Torah lifter).