We are pleased to announce the creation of a new and
dynamic Department of Jewish Life and Learning at the JCC. We hope
to enhance your knowledge and interest as well as your enjoyment of
everything Jewish. The programs listed here are only the beginning
of very exciting Jewish learning and cultural experiences - both
formal and informal. Try our new programs and give us your feedback
and ideas!!!
Formal Jewish Education
Ulpan – Learn “Conversational”
Hebrew with an experienced, talented
and creative instructor. Beginners
and intermediate levels are offered.
Each group meets once a week.
Beginner: 08JE122W
Tuesday afternoons 2:00pm
Wednesday evenings 7:30pm
Intermediate: 08JE121W
Monday evenings 7:00pm
Reading the Siddur – Learn to read
the Siddur and feel comfortable in the
synagogue. Preparation by an experienced,
professional teacher.
08JE123W
Biblical Text Learning – Selected biblical
texts from The Book of Genesis
will be studied in English which will be
the basis for in depth discussions on
the Jewish family. Instructor – noted
Torah Scholar Rabbi Dr. Norman
Linzer. Meets Monday evenings
08JE124W
Yiddish Club
The popular Yiddish Club is going to be revitalized and moved to the
Bernikow Building! Watch for details.
Women’s Programs
Ezrat Nashim –
We are pleased to announce this program designed to address topics
of interest for women. We hope to hold three events this year which
will be a combination of a speaker on a topic of interest to women
as well as an activity or event (fashion show, Israeli dance, spa
day, art show, etc). October 16 – Premier event – local Jewish
artists will display their work with a panel discussion about the
Jewish component of their art.
Rosh Chodesh – An inspirational guest speaker will address women
once a month, on Rosh Chodesh. We will try to do it on Rosh Chodesh
or as close to that day as possible. Dr. Louis and Stacy Emmer are
the generous sponsors of this series.
Nov. 20.
Panorama of Jewish Life
This year’s Panorama of Jewish Life will have 3 series.
Series # 1 “Edot” – World Jewry Today – 3rd Annual Jewish Culture
Series –This year co-sponsored by JCC and Wagner College Chai
Society.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – 8:00pm – Bernikow JCC–
Rabbi Abraham Unger, Ph.D. – “The State of American Jewry” – Dr.
Unger is Assistant Professor and Director of Urban Programs in the
Department of Government and Politics at Wagner College.
Tuesday, April 28, 2008 – 7:00pm – Wagner College
– Chai Society Jewish Communal Awards.
Series #2 TBD
Series #3 Israel at 60 – Speakers
and Topics – TBA.
Yaffa
Schonbach, Jewish Education Director 718-475-5228 or by
E-Mail
