Adult Education Classes Taught by Rabbi Herber – Starting in October 2023

Introduction to Judaism

Sundays from 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM • In Person (HNT Boardroom) • Oct. 29 • Nov. 12, 19 • Dec. 3, 10, 17 • Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 • Feb. 11, 18, 25 • March 3, 10, 17 (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.html

Lunch & Learn: Walking with Jewish History

Wednesdays from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM • Zoom • Oct. 18 • Nov. 1, 15, 29 • Dec. 13 • Jan 10, 24 • Feb. 7, 21 • March 6 (Dates Subject to Change)

Join Rabbi Herber for the series, “The Walking With,” created by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in partnership with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the Rabbinical Assembly, the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, and the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs

Register here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/form/Lunch-and-Learn

Foundations For A Thoughtful Judaism: God & Family In Our Lives

Wednesdays 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM • Zoom • Nov 15, 29 • Dec 6, 20 • March 13, 27 • April 3, 10 (Dates Subject to Change)

Join Rabbi Herber for Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism, The Shalom Hartman Institute’s latest curricular project, which offers a sophisticated yet accessible introduction to philosophical ideas in Jewish peoplehood, practice, faith, and ethics. Within these four rubrics we will explor e the following questions:

Peoplehood

Explores questions related to the collective experience of Jewish life: What does it mean to be part of the Jewish community? To what extent can communities hold diverse and shared values at the same time? What does Jewish Peoplehood mean today, when the centers of Jewish life, North America and Israel, are so different and independent from one another?

Faith

Explores questions related to what a relationship in God and a life of faith entails: Where does faith come from? What are the models in Jewish tradition for a complex relationship with God which includes reverence and joy, but also anger and argument? Where does doubt fit into a life of faith? Where do Jews who do not believe fit in?

Practice

Explores questions that are fundamental to Jewish practice: What is the system of mitzvot trying to accomplish? Why the need for ritual action beyond belief? How have Jewish thinkers conceived of the meaning of mitzvot in an age of radical human autonomy?

Ethics

Explores questions related to ethical obligation and decision-making: How has Jewish tradition conceived of what we owe other people? How might we approach ethical dilemmas which test our loyalties to values and to people?

Register here: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/form/foundations

Hebrew Classes Taught by Janine Rosenbaum – All Classes Start in Early September 2023

Modern Hebrew 1

Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

Prayerbook Hebrew

Mondays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM and Thursdays, 7:00 PM -8:30 PM

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 Shabbat morning services. You will acquire synagogue and Hebrew-reading skills and gain confidence in your knowledge of the service. Very basic knowledge of Hebrew required.

Modern Hebrew 2

Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM and Thursdays 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Biblical Hebrew

Wednesdays, 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM

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.

Modern Hebrew 3

Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – In-Person

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

Fee: $300 per semester; $600 per year (30 classes) 

To sign up and for more details: 

https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/form/hebrewclasses 

Introduction to Mussar – Starting on Sept 14, 2023

This six session Mussar course focuses on the practical aspects of the practice of Mussar and how we manifest “Mussar Moments” in our daily lives. We will explore how we want to live and how we choose to live, while incorporating these principles and practices. The process consists of a journey into the awakening and deepening of our spiritual lives—how we live in relation to ourselves, others and the world. It includes personal exploration and the examine of our inner worlds with increasing insight, in a large part the process is also an aspect of Tikun Olam.

Learn more and register: https://h-nt.shulcloud.com/event/ae-introduction-to-mussar.html