Lifelong Learning
Introduction to Modern Hebrew
Every Sunday at 11:00 AM on ZOOM
Teacher: Gailya Paliga
Class Description: Join our beginning conversational Hebrew class for adults and older teens who want to learn practical Hebrew. We’ll start with greetings, telling time, talking about family, travel, and describing things as we learn about Hebrew language and Israeli culture.
The cost of this course is $180 per semester/$360 per year.
Continuing Modern Hebrew
Every Monday at 7:00 PM on ZOOM
Teacher: Gailya Paliga
Class Description: We will deepen our learning about Hebrew and Israel through the incorporation of advanced vocabulary and language skills. Requires some previous experience with conversational Hebrew.
The cost of this course is $180 per semester/$360 per year.
Beginning Adult Hebrew Class
Come learn Hebrew starting with the Alef Bet. This 10-month course is designed to help you acquire or strengthen your Hebrew decoding skills. The focus is primarily on liturgical Hebrew and taught through an exploration of service prayers.
This course is required for those who are intending to participate in TBO’s 2022 adult B’nai Mitzvah Program.
Register here: https://www.tboraleigh.org/form/AdultHebrew
Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class
Adult B’nai Mitzvah is a modern ritual for those who did not celebrate becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah at age 13. The Adult B’nai Mitzvah program is a 2-year group study experience that focuses on Hebrew, liturgy, basic Jewish knowledge and creating their own D’var Torah. The program culminates with a Shabbat service that includes Torah readings.
The class of 2024 commences with the Beginning Adult Hebrew class starting 10/12/2022. TBO membership is required for participation in the adult b'nei mitzvah but not in the Beginning Adult Hebrew course.
Gateways to Judaism
This 10-week class is a designed to follow Introduction to Judaism and focusing on more in-depth subjects such as:
- Jewish Theology
- Mitzvah & Halakhah (commandments and Jewish law)
- Midrash & Talmud (commentary)
- American Judaism
- Contemporary Israel
Taught by Rabbis Dinner and Solomon
$120 for members of any area synagogue ($180 for all others)
Essentials of Judaism (formerly Introduction to Judaism)
The Raleigh-Cary JCC & Area congregations present a 9-session intro to Judaism. This class taught by area rabbis offers an overview of Jewish holidays, lifecycle events and extends pathways to Jewish studies for conversion, interfaith couples, and Jews wishing to refresh their childhood religious school education.
The book “Living Judaism,” is used as the primary text. Please acquire this book wherever you like to buy books.
When: TBD
Cost: JCC & Congregation Members $120 | General Community $180
*Congregation members, please register as General Community and use the coupon code available through your congregation.
For more information contact: Mindy.Lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Rosh Chodesh
Various Dates throughout the year
Our Rosh Chodesh program gives women (13 and older) the opportunity to welcome the new moon and the new month; make new friends; and discuss topics relevant to women. Bring yourself and maybe a friend, mother or daughter. No registration is necessary.
Senior University
TBO’s annual Senior University is a day of learning, fun, and fellowship for all area Jewish seniors. There is always an all-star lineup of dynamic speakers. Past speakers include actor and television host David Hartman, People’s Pharmacy hosts Joe and Terry Graedon, NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin, as well as other esteemed speakers from the arts, education, sciences, government, healthcare, and the financial sector.
SAVE THE DATE: Senior University 2025: May 1st!
Third Thursday Evening Series
The Adult Education Committee develops this monthly education series. Each month features a different topic. No registration is necessary and everyone is welcome.
Torah Study
Saturday Mornings, 9:00 – 10:15 AM on ZOOM
Join us for TBO’s Shabbat morning Parashat Hashavua (weekly Torah portion) discussion. Enjoy exploring the beauty, mysteries and meanings of the Torah text, with enlightening discussions with fellow Torah Study students. Enlighten and expand your understanding of our Jewish history and our potential for an even more meaningful Jewish future. No registration is necessary and everyone is welcome.
If you are interested in leading Torah Study, please contact Susan Kilmon at: skilmon@gmail.com
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