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September 05, 2010   26 Elul 5770
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Conversion Ceremony a Blessed Event  

 Congratulations to our five new Congregation Ohr Shalom members who culminated their lengthy conversion process to become Jews-by-Choice at a special event on May 15th. Rabbi Bogage officiated the ceremony at the Synagogue that included several Torah readings by Vardi, Pauline and David E. Families and friends of the honorees were called to the Torah to add to the celebration. An indoor picnic reception was provided for everyone thanks to Becky.

     

 
ADULT EDUCATION  

 
We typically have a number of programs for both congregants and for people in our community that want to learn more about Hebrew and Judaism. Current and future programs include:

 
Upcoming Adult Classes  


SCHEDULED ADULT CLASSES:

  Beginning January 7th, 2010: ETHICS every Shabbat from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (note the date and time changes). This class is for anyone 13 years old and older. The textbook used will be A Code of Jewish Ethics, Volume 1, You Shall Be Holy by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. This will be an ongoing class until we finish the book. There is no charge for members and a minimal charge of $50 for non-members (checks to Congregation Ohr Shalom) for the entire class.

  Hebrew-in-a-Day. This class will be held peridically. You will learn to recognize the Hebrew letters and the Hebrew vowels. Previous students have commented on how much fun this class is. There is no charge for members of Congregation Ohr Shalom and a $50 charge to non-members. Ifyou are interested in continuing your Hebrew studies (utilizing Jewish prayers), Vardi Fox is planning to hold basic adult Hebrew classes afterwards.

  In addition, almost every Shabbat (Saturday) we have Torah study in the shul classroom from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.

  Please contact Miriam at miryamg18@bresnan.net or cal at 434-4375 if you are interested in these classes or have any questions.

POSSIBLE FUTURE CLASSES:

Are you Jewish and a member of Congregation Ohr Shalom? Do you want to...

- Prepare for an Adult B'nei Mitzvah ceremony? and/or

- Learn Trop (the chanting for the Torah and maybe the Haftarah portions)?

Please contact Miriam at miryamg18@bresnan.net to get more details.

  Also, please talk to Dave E. and/or Pauline G. after any Shabbat service if you want to read Torah or Haftarah at any of the services. They would would love for you to participate. You are welcome to read without chanting if you do not know trop.

FUTURE INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASSES

  If you’ve always wanted to know about Jewish traditions, holidays and life-cycle events in a comfortable atmosphere, then these classes are for you!  Introduction to Judaism is an ideal program for individuals and couples who want to refresh their memories and for those considering becoming Jewish.  Interfaith couples are encouraged to take this course together.   This course is mandatoryfor those considering conversion.  We will use four books as our source material for the class.  Cost for books will be about $50 in addition to the tuition and can be ordered from amazon.com. 

 Please email Miriam at miryamg18@bresnan.net  for curriculum details and creative payment arrangements, if you need them. 

  Topics covered include:   Beginnings, Birth,  Shabbat – God, Shabbat – Prayer, Marriage and Divorce, Conversion, Death and Mourning Observances, Jewish Education, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim, Tu B’shvat, Shavuot, Yom HaShoah, Yom Ha-atzmaut, Pesach                                                  

  Tuition for Members (non refundable) for this 19 week course: no charge

  Tuition for non-members (non refundable) for this 19 week course: $100 for singles; $150 for couples.

  This course is offered based on demand and may not be held every year.

 

Torah Study  

Each time our Rabbi visits, we spend Saturdays engaged in Torah study with a small group of congregants.  A study session is also held when our Scholar-in-Residence visits. Refer to the Home Page for specific times and dates.

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