“Makom Simcha – A Place of Joy” Adult Education Programs
Learn to Read Hebrew for Everyone: It’s not true that you can’t read Hebrew. You just haven’t learned how to yet. This class is user friendly, and you will find yourself reading from the siddur (prayer book) before you know it! No prerequisites. With Rivka Bovit, Thursday evenings 7:30 PM to 9 PM, beginning October 7, 2010.
Journeys in Judaism IV: Sefer Shoftim – the Book of Judges. Many people have only the barest inkling of knowledge of anything in the Jewish Bible beyond the Chumash or Five Books of Moses. Come explore the Book of Judges accessing information from the latest cutting-edge archaeological discoveries and then understand the text from psychological, mystical, historical, and traditional perspectives. Discover the origins of the Jewish people and Jewish religion. A miniconcert of Jewish folk music precedes the class. With Rabbi Menashe Bovit, Tuesday evenings, October 12 and 19, 2010, 7:30 PM to 9 PM.
Workshop: “Stepping Up To The Bima” – You would love to accept an aliyah to the Torah on Shabbat but you are afraid of being embarrassed by not knowing what to do. Come learn the blessings, customs, and choreography of the Torah Service and the meanings behind what is done. Begins November 2010. With Rabbi Menashe Bovit
Conversion to Judaism: Classes begin November 2010. Click here to find out more: www.makomsimcha.org
Classes are free to members of the Bellerose Jewish Center; fees for nonmembers may apply. Please speak to the BJC office, if you are interested in registering for any classes.
