ADULT LEARNING
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The Birmingham Temple is committed to lifelong learning that encourages Jewish cultural literacy and an exploration of Humanistic values. We regard the Torah and other Jewish texts as human literature that reflects the interests and concerns of those who wrote or interpreted them. Classes are a privilege of membership! Guests are welcome to try them out...please contact the congregation office to make arrangements.
CURRENT ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
The Beliefs of the Jews
Rabbi Jeffrey Falick
Mondays, 7pm
Join us for another year of "comparative Judaism." This year we will continue our study of the works of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, founder of the Reconstructionist philosophy in Judaism. We will learn about his version of a humanistic Judaism and how it differs from ours.
Introduction to Talmud
Rabbi Jeffrey Falick
Wednesdays, 11am
Composed over hundreds of years and finalized over 1500 years ago the Talmud has certainly inspired religious reverence, but it is also a significant work of intellectual achievement, dealing with matters both "holy" and involving every day life. This class covers its history, structure, and select topics.
The (Secular Humanistic) Rebbe's Tisch
Rabbi Jeffrey Falick
Saturdays, 10am
Traditional Jews gather around their rabbi's table (their "rebbe's tisch") to learn words of wisdom from the Torah. Our Secular Humanistic rabbi, Jeff Falick, will begin each week with headlines from the Jewish world. Then we will turn to the Torah's weekly portion, employing the tools of critical-historical study along with an appreciation for traditional ways in which the Torah was studied throughout Jewish history. Also...come hungry for the bagels and coffee!
Jewish History Seminars
Natan Fuchs, Humanistic Jewish Madrich (Leader) & Scholar
Check Temple Calendar for Sessions
Join Natan for an in-depth look at Jewish history.