The Lexington Rabbinic Panels offer a unique opportunity to hear rabbis from the Orthodox (Lexington Chabad), Conversative (Temple Emunah) and Reform (Temple Isaiah) movements address the important Jewish topics of our day. Past topics have ranged from the Jewish holidays to “Who Is A Jew.” [Insert dates when available]
Thursday Morning Classes are sponsored by Sisterhood and taught by our rabbis. Both men and women are welcome to attend, provided they are members of Sisterhood. Classes run from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required. There is usually a modest charge for texts and materials.
MAKING MEANING OUT OF JEWISH PERSONAL PRACTICE, begins January 21. 2010
The flow of life offers us the opportunity for countless forms of Jewish expression through personal practice. While each of us carries our own approach to personal practice, we can learn a great deal about the meaningfulness of practice by listening to the stories of others, learning from the texts in our tradition as well as the layers of meaning brought by generations of Jews who came before us. This semester we will examine various expressions of Jewish personal practice and how such practice can bring meaning to our lives. We will also explore how contemporary Jews have creatively reinterpreted personal practice for our own time. Some of the topics we will discuss include: Kashrut: Eating Jewishly; Kippah and Tallit: Clothing Ourselves in Splendor;, Shabbat: Making this Day Truly Different; Daily Prayer: Sanctifying Everyday Moments,;Talmud Torah: Engaging in Regular Study; and more. To sign up for the class contact Rebecca Shahmoon, rivkashah@rcn.com.
Dates: Jan 21-March 18 *note no class on Feb 18
The monthly Torah study sessions gives Temple members a chance to squeeze in some Torah study before the start of the workday. They are held on the first Friday morning of the month at 7:30 am, under the leadership of Rabbi Brown. Bagels, coffee and tea are provided, sponsored by the Brotherhood. No sign-up is required--just come.
The dates for 2009-2010 are: 9/4, 10/2, 11/13, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6.