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TBK Kollel Course Listing 

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Course Listing - Fall/Winter 2024-25

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
Register using the online form below

Temple B'rith Kodesh Kollel
2131 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

kollel@tbk.org

NEW OFFERING
Sunday Mah Jongg for School Parents

Juleen Squires

Jewish women kept this 19th century Chinese parlor game alive, and it has become a favorite pastime.  Learn to play! No experience necessary. Men and women are welcome.

Sundays: 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
November 10. 17, 24, December 1, 8
Location: Room 103 (Enter Door B, the same door used for Religious School.
Fee: $40


Preparing for the High Holy Days

Rabbi Peter Stein

Through text study, discussion, and spiritual reflection, we will explore the themes and possibilities in the High Holy Days. Join us to enhance your experience participating in Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur!

Each week's daytime and evening sessions will cover similar material. Choose one option each week and feel free to vary as you need!

Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
September 4, 11, 18, 25
Location: Library

Tuesday/Thursday evenings: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday Sept. 3, Thursday Sept. 12, Thursday Sept. 19, Tuesday Sept. 24
Location: Adult Lounge

Sephardi Judaism: Texts, Personalities, and Cultural Innovations

Rabbi Peter Stein

Join us in this opportunity to explore the liturgy, theology, and culture of the Sephardi Jewish communities.  Sephardi Judaism represents some of the oldest and most beautiful parts of the Jewish world, and provide a fascinating contrast to the familiar Ashkenazi traditions.

Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18
Location: Library
Fee: $40

Adult B'Nai Mitzvah (new and continuing students)

Rabbi Peter Stein

Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a central ritual for young adults, one that has been practiced in some form for nearly 2000 years.   An adult bar or bat mitzvah experience is an exciting opportunity for those who weren't able to have a service at the age of 13 to engage in in depth learning, gain skills at leading services and reading Torah, and deepen one's commitment to Jewish worship and ritual practice.  If you are someone who has completed an Introduction to Judaism class or someone who converted to Judaism or someone who simply missed the chance to have a bar/bat mitzvah, join Rabbi Stein in this special learning experience.  

Hybrid class--available in person and on zoom

New students should meet with Rabbi Stein before beginning the class

Thursdays: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
November 7, 21, December 5, 19, January 9, 23, February 6, 20, March 6, 20, April 3, 17, May 15, 29 
Adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony will be on Erev Shavuot, June 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Location: Adult Lounge and/or via Zoom
 

Are You There God?

Rabbi Rochelle Tulik

This course will explore different Gods in Reform Judaism. That's right, I said Gods! We will explore different ideas, philosophies, ideologies, and images of God throughout Jewish history from Torah to today. Only prerequisite is an open mind!

Tuesdays: 12:00 pm -1:00 pm 
September 10, 17, 24, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
Location: Library
Fee: $50

Cucina Italiana I (Southern Italian Cusine)

Tamar Eisenberg

This season's cooking class will feature the food of southern Italy with its vibrant ingredients and satisfying flavors.  The archetype for the healthful Mediterranean diet features mostly vegetables, olive oil, pasta, and fish. You will learn the simple techniques of this region where the freshness of ingredients and delicious taste is the focus over fancy presentation. As with our previous format, we will go week by week with appetizer, main, side, and dessert.

Tuesdays: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October 1, 8, 15, 22
Location: TBK Kitchen
Fee: $60, plus $20 for supplies

Jewish Film Directors

Herb Skerker

We will be discussing several prominent Jewish film directos and watch a few of their movies.  We will discuss why they were top of their field.

Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
November 19, 26, December 3, 10
Location: Room 106
Fee: $30

Music and Movies

Herb Skerker

While visuals are a huge part of what ultimately defines movies, it is the combination of imagery and sound that completes the full cinematic experience. Even before the advent of "talking pictures" in the late 1920s, musical scores accompanied films in one way or another, whether it was through live accompaniment from a performer or a synchronized gramophone record system. We will review the winning musical songs and their Jewish composers. We will be resuming this course from the Spring semester.

Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
September 10, 17, 24
Location: Room 106
Fee: $20 (no charge if you were enrolled in this class for the Spring 2024 semester)

Art of Making Torah Covers

Jane Levy

Jane Levy will demonstrate the process of making and decorating Torah covers.

Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
October 15, 22, 29
Location: Room 106
Fee: $20

Spanish is the Loving Tongue: Music of the Sephardim 

Bonnie Abrams

In four one-hour sessions, we will hear music of the Sephardim and discuss the meaning and history behind the songs. No prerequisites or text. Handouts will be provided.

Wednesdays: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
October 30, November 6, 13, 20
Location: Room 106
Fee: $30

The Hebrew Bible: Fact, Fiction?

Stu Berger

In this course we will examine the timeline of events and biblical characters and the stories associated with them.  We will look at the archaeological evidence, both physical and documented, and see how it fits with that timeline, and a new proposed Egyptian Timeline.  We will see how the myths of Mesopotamia and Egypt have enriched and influenced the bilblical stories.

Mondays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
October 14, 21, 28, November 4
Location: Room 106
Fee: $30

Great Decisions: A Jewish Perspective

Andrea Anderson Gluckman

A unique version of the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” program. Students will explore and evaluate current foreign policy challenges through a Jewish lens, with an emphasis on Jewish values and ethics in practice. Text: “Great Decisions 2024” manual, supplemented (in class or online), by the “Great Decisions 2024” DVD. Will require a bit of reading prior to each class.  Textbooks can be picked up in the TBK office once class is confirmed.

Wednesdays: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm VIA ZOOM
October 30, November 6, 20, December 4, 11, January 8, 15, 22
Fee: $60, plus $30 for the book

Mah Jongg for Beginners

Juleen Squires

Jewish women kept this 19th century Chinese parlor game alive, and it has become a favorite pastime.  Learn to play!  No experience necessary.  Men and women are welcome.

Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
Location: Room 103
Fee: $50

Beginning Hebrew Reading

Gene Spiro

This course is geared for the beginner reader or anyone who needs a refresher course. The course is geared towards reading prayers.  The student will learn all the letters and vowels and develop the decoding skills to read multi-syllable words and phrases and eventually prayers. Useful vocabulary will be introduced throughout the course.  The book "Shalom U-v'racha (print version) will need to be purchased through the publisher Berhrman House, or Amazon. Please wait for class confirmation before  purchasing book.

Tuesdays: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
September 10, 17, 24, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
Location: Room 106
Fee: $60

Intermediate Hebrew for Prayer Reading

Gene Spiro

This course is a continuation for students wh have taken Beginning Hebrew or for those who want to improve their reading skills and be able to read comfortably from the Hebrew prayerbook. We will use the Mishkan T'fillah prayer book and learn to read the main prayers of the service. Attention will also be given to learning vocabulary and understanding the meaning of the prayers.

Mondays: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, January 6, 13, 27, February 3, 10
Location: Room 106
Fee: $60

Tuesday Thoughts: Tenets of World Religious

David Orange

Join with the residents at St. John's Meadows for an hour's worth of vigorous study and discussion. Each week is a different topic that is certain to pique your interst and stimulate your thoughts.

Thursdays: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
September 12, 26, October 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 20, February 6
Location: St. John's Meadows Chestnut Court

Classes are free to all. Walk in/sign in

Lessons in Leining: Learning to Chant Torah

Athene Goldstein

Have you always wanted to be able to chant from the Torah, but never had the time until now or just been to intimidated to learn? This is your opportunity to acquire this beautiful, ancient Jewish skill together with other adults, in a stress-free environment.

Mondays: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
November 4, 18, 25, December 2
Location: Library
Fee: $30

Jewish Living
A Jewish Family Services (JFS) Program

Shannon Megna

This Jewish Family Services course and inclusion program is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Participants will be actively engaged in learning about Jewish holidays, prayers, songs, rituals, Torah lessons, and Israel. Class sessions also include crafts, baking projects and guest presenters. Participation in relevant Jewish community events is scheduled throughout the year.

Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm

Check class schedule for session dates and times. For fee information and information about joining please contact:
Shannon Megna, smegna@jfsrochester.org or call 585-764-7748

 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW
Please register 2 weeks or more prior to the 1st date of the class (late registrations are accepted.There is a minimum requirement of six students for each class to run.  All registrants will receive a confirmation email with class, dates, times, and locations once that requirement has been met.  Cancelations will be determined and communicated one week prior to the first class.  No refunds will be issued once classes have begun.

Temple B'rith Kodesh Kollel
2131 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

kollel@tbk.org

KOLLEL REGISTRATION FOR FALL/WINTER 2024-25 CLASSES

 
NOTE: All classes are scheduled to be held in person unless otherwise noted. If the situation changes, registrants will be notified via email one week prior to the first class. Additional information will be available on our website. If you have any questions, please contact Juleen Squires, Registrar at kollel@tbk.org. If you have any questions about teaching a class in the future, or are in need of financial assistance, please contact Herb Skerker, Administrator at by clicking here. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
(Please note that email is used only by The Rochester Kollel office and the instructor to communicate vital class and Kollel information)
CHECK THE BOX FOR EACH CLASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR:
There is a minimum requirement of 6 students for each class to run. All registrants will receive a confirmation email with class, dates, times and locations once that requirement has been met. Cancellations will be determined and communicated one week prior to the first class. No refunds will be issued once classes have begun.
Enter in total amount for classes selected and any additional donation.

 

Sat, December 14 2024 13 Kislev 5785