Adult Education Classes Taught by Rabbi Herber

Rabbi Herber began his tenure in 2020. He is a Senior Rabbinic Fellow at The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. In addition to leading synagogues in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, he worked on the national staff of The Shalom Hartman Institute North America. Rabbi Herber also proudly serves as an Auxiliary Chaplain in The United States Coast Guard.

Introduction to Judaism

Sundays from 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM • In Person (HNT Boardroom) • Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 • Dec. 8, 15, 22 • Jan. 5, 12, 26 • Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 • (all dates subject to change)

This course is open to all, and is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful chance to reconnect with their Judaism as an adult. Please be sure to purchase the books listed on the registration page prior to the first class.

Register here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/form/introduction-to-judaism-2024.html

Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood

Taught Online on Thursday Evenings at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM • November 7, 14, 21​ • December 5, 12 • March 20, 27 • April 3, 10, 17 • (all dates subject to change)

In the aftermath of October 7th and Israel’s military response to free its hostages and defeat Hamas, we have been attacked, besieged, and isolated at home. Join us for this compelling, text-based Shalom Hartman Institute video series which will explore and consider how to understand what it means to be a member of the Jewish people, the core values that animate Jewish peoplehood, and the contemporary challenges to Jewish unity in the face of unprecedented antisemitic and anti-Israel activism and hate.

Register here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/event/adult-education-with-rabbi-herber.html

Adult Education Classes Taught by Jay Rosenbaum

How to Change Your Mind Without Losing Your Soul

Sundays from 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM • In Person • Nov. 10, 17 • Dec. 8

Jews are taught to question. It’s in our spiritual DNA to challenge the status quo. But ‘change’ is not the whole Jewish story. In asking Abraham to chart a new path, God also requires of his descendants a multigenerational commitment. In fact, the most meaningful changes in history incorporate a sense of purpose and continuity across the generations. What does the Jewish people have to offer a world that seems both overwhelmed by change and fearful of commitment?

In this class, we will explore:

• How can we be strong in our identity, yet open to the new?
• How is the Jewish concept of God rooted in creative tension between stability and change?
• How do Jewish practices like Shabbat and Torah study create a way for us to change safely without fear that we will lose our core values?
• How do Jewish symbols like sukkah and chuppah suggest a path for us to integrate the values of continuity and growth in our lives?
• How is the creative tension between commitment and change relevant to the major problems in the world today?

Register here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/event/how-to-change-your-mind

Hebrew Classes Taught by Janine Rosenbaum

All classes are taught by Janine Rosenbaum virtually through Zoom.

Register Here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/form/adult_education_hebrew_classes

All books can be purchased through Amazon or through the Israel Book Shop at 1-800-323-7723.

Fee: $300 per semester; $600 per year (30 classes)
Some need-based scholarships are available, please email Janine at janinerosenbaum@comcast.net for more information.

Classes begin this September. The following is a complete list of Hebrew classes.

Beginning Hebrew

Did you always want to learn to read and write Hebrew? This is your chance to study in a safe, warm and friendly atmosphere.

Book: New students must purchase the book “L’Shonee Aleph” and the accompanying workbook, “L’Shonee Aleph” in advance of the first class. The workbook might be out of print. If so, contact Janine and she can get you a copy.

If you are taking Rabbi Herber‘s class for conversion purposes, you must take Beginning Hebrew for a year. If you have taken Hebrew for a year already, please speak with Rabbi Herber about possibly waiving this requirement.

Beginning Hebrew, 30 classes
Thursdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual
September 12, 19, 26
October 10, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27
March 6, 20, 27
April 3, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July

Modern Hebrew 1

Think you know all there is to know about Modern Hebrew? Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: New students must purchase the book “Ivrit MiBereishit Alef” in advance of the first class.

Modern Hebrew 1, 30 classes
Mondays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 96 in the book)
September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 28
May 5
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June

Modern Hebrew 1, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual (Beginning on page 30 in the book)
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 15, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June

Modern Hebrew 2

A continuation of Modern Hebrew 1. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: New students must purchase the book “Ivrit MiBereishit Alef” in advance of the first class.

Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Sundays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 215 in the book)
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
December 8, 15, 22
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 27
May 4
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June

Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual
Note: The textbook for this class is “Hebrew: A Language Course Level Two” by Ora Band
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17, 24
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June

Modern Hebrew 2, 30 classes
Thursdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 258 in the book)
September 12, 19, 26
October 10, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 20, 27
March 6, 20, 27
April 3, 24
May 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19
Any makeup classes will occur in June/July

Modern Hebrew 3

A continuation of Modern Hebrew 2. Join this continuing class to deepen your knowledge of this dynamic language.

Book: Students must purchase Ivrit MiBereisheet Bet (Part Two).

Modern Hebrew 3, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 7:00PM-8:30PM, Virtual (Beginning on page 122 in the book)
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June

Prayerbook Hebrew

Do you secretly feel like you are the only one who doesn’t know what is going on during the service? This class will prepare you for full participation in Shabbatmorning services. You will acquire synagogue and Hebrew-reading skills and gain confidence in your knowledge of the service. Very basic knowledge of Hebrew required.

Book: New students must purchase the book “Hineni: PrayerbookHebrew for Adults” in advance of the first class.

Prayerbook Hebrew, 30 classes
Tuesdays, 11:00AM-12:30PM, Virtual
September 10, 17, 24
October 8, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17, 24
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June

Biblical Hebrew

This class will be a simple, straightforward guide to Biblical Hebrew. By the end of the Primer, you will have learned most words that occur 200 or more times in the Bible. This should make the transition to reading Biblical texts as easy as possible. You will be amazed at how much of the weekly Torah portion you will be able to understand in the original Hebrew.

Book: Students must purchase “The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner’s Path to Biblical Hebrew” by Ethelyn Simon, Irene Resnikoff and Linda Motzkin, EKS Publishing before the first class.

Biblical Hebrew, 30 classes
Wednesdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Virtual (Beginning on page 208 in the book)
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Any makeup classes will occur in May/June