In its role as a House of Study, Temple Israel offers a variety of continuing education programs to its members including Oneg Shabbat lecture/discussions, periodic programs, scholars-in-residence, lecture series, and the Institute of Adult Jewish Studies. In addition, both Brotherhood and Sisterhood sponsor adult education programs.
The Institute of Adult Jewish Studies is sponsored jointly by Temple Israel, Congregation B’nai Emunah, the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, and the Tulsa Jewish Community Center. The Institute takes place on Monday evenings in two eight-week semesters, one in the fall and one in the winter. It has a published curriculum with many courses from which to choose.
WINTER 2013
INSTITUTE OF ADULT JEWISH STUDIES
EIGHT CONSECUTIVE MONDAYS JAN. 14 – MAR. 4
Classes will be held at the Charles Schusterman JCC
Watch for your IAJS brochure in the mail. Cosponsored by:the Charles Schusterman JCC, Congregation B’nai Emunah and Temple Israel
The Institute of Adult Jewish Studies is funded by the Jewish Federation of Tulsa
COURSE OFFERINGS *Indicates new class
HOUR 1: 7:15-8:05
CLASS INSTRUCTOR(S)
Jewish Ethics Rabbi Sherman & Rabbi Fitzerman
*Living with Integrity: Navigating Everyday Dilemmas (2 hour course) Rabbi Weg
*Zen Judaism Eliyahu Krigel
*Artifacts & Customs of a Jewish Home Jennifer Lorch
*American Jewish Experience During the Civil War (Jan. 14 – Feb. 4) Dr. Harvey Blumenthal
*The Jewish Community during the Next Generation: Local, National &
International (Feb. 11 – Mar. 4) Dr. Lou Diamond
Hebrew Department
Beginning Hebrew 1 Part II Roy Lifshitz & Lianne Torianyk
HOUR 2: 8:20-9:10
CLASS INSTRUCTOR(S)
Introduction to Judaism: Part II Rabbi Sherman & Rabbi Fitzerman
*A Way into Liturgy Cantor Kari Siegel-Eglash & Jennifer Lorch
* Propaganda: The Jewish Perspective Eliyahu Krigel
*Beyond the Land of Milk & Honey Edna Lapidot
*Jewish Identity in Contemporary Fiction Barbara Woodfin
Hebrew Department
Intermediate Hebrew I: Part II Roy Lifshitz