Programs for Jewish Learning

Name Start Date Time Age
Israel: Reflections of an Insider From The Outside 2/20/2012 8:00 pm 18 - 99+

Examine the leading challenges to Israel's future in a systematic and reflective way, through the use of powerpoint, slides, and articles, and plenty of dialogue. The four sessions will cover a short history of Zionism and them: women in Israel, the Arab-Israeli conflict including "settlements", ethnic communities, and Israeli internal politics including religious pluralism.

Monday, February 20 - March 12 / 8 pm - 9:30 pm

Member Value Fee $90 +HST / Regular Fee $130 +HST

Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Jewish History II: From the Talmud to the Turks 2/28/2012 7:30 pm 18 - 99+

Jewish History - Instructor: Dr. Carl Ehrlich, Prof. of Hebrew Bible, York University

II: From the Talmud to The Turks

How did we get to the Judaism of today? This course takes us from the Rabbinic Period, through the Golden Age of Spain, through the Enlightenment, and the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 to understand where we came from and where we are going.

Tuesdays, Feb 28 - Apr 03, '12 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Member Value Fee $130 +HST / Students and Seniors $50 +HST

Regular Fee: $170 +HST / Students and Seniors $90 +HST

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The Jewish Grandparent: The Parent Once Removed 05/10/2012 7:00 pm 45 - 99+
Many Jewish grandparents today seem to be faced with modern questions and challenges, yet without a doubt that within Judaism, the grandparent is the unsung hero.

Together we will explore the ancient Jewish families that forged the role of the grandparent as well as some of the modern challenges.

Minimum of 12 participants is required.

THURSDAY May 10 / 7 pm

Member Value Fee: $20
 Regular Fee: $25
The Interfaith Family: Holly and Horseradish 05/17/2012 TBA 45 - 99+
Throughout Jewish history there has always been a question of the position of an interfaith family within the community. We will look at
the various communities and their views on interfaith families as well as a discussion ofoptions.

Minimum of 12 participants is required.

THURSDAY May 17 / 7 pm

Member Value Fee: $20
Regular Fee: $25
Family Workshop Series 04/24/2012 7:00 pm 30 - 99+

Jewish models of discipline TUESDAY April 24 / 7 pm

We will explore models of discipline that include educational models as well as Jewish models from text. The models will illustrate examples which preserve respect and dignity while at the same time clearly defining appropriate appropriate and inappropriate behaviours.

Filling in the Gaps TUESDAY May 8 / 7 pm
The Torah often leaves gaps that are filled in with Midrash or other Jewish
philosophy. We will focus on these gaps, raise the appropriate questions, reviewsome information and learn some truly creative rabbinic texts.
 
Raising a Mentsch TUESDAY May 15 / 7 pm
We all know a ‘mentsch’ when we meet one. We just can’t seem to define it when we’re asked, though as parents, we all know we want to raise one. We will study the methodology that addresses this challenge and which will allow is to access this age old model.

Abra Kadabra…I’m Gone TUESDAY May 22 / 7 pm

Somewhere in all of this Jewish parenting and partnering, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself. In fact it happens so quickly and easily we don’t even notice it for years.

Together we will learn Jewish materials that help us avoid the problem. The study of Mussar is the Jewish discipline that empowers us to regain the strength we need for parenting, and then some.

Minimum of 12 participants is required.

Member Value fee: $80/series
Regular fee $100/series
What Happens the Day After the Bat Mitzvah? Ongoing TBA 0 - 99+
TOMgirls (Torah of our Mothers) is a program that addresses the journey of becoming a Jewish woman in the 21st century. It addresses current issues with the support of Jewish texts, famous chefs, professional designers, photographers and international activists.

TOMgirls is the process that develops the Jewish woman from within. This is a program where mothers and daughters study and experience together. TOMgirls uses the mother/daughter bond to face the issues of being a Jewish woman in today’s world. Aer a brief study period meant to connect mothers and daughters, there is an event with time allotted for the mothers to meet together while the daughters meet with a team leader.

At the end of the 6 weeks, there is a Celebration Ceremony that involves family and friends. The mothers will hand their daughters a written record of moments as the daughters give their first bracha.

  • Environmentalism / Tikkun Olam
  • Piercing and tattooing
  • Body Image: ‘makeovers’ and time with professional
  • photographers and designers
  • Beauty
  • Scavenger Hunt in downtown Toronto
  • Nourishing others: preparing a meal with a celebrity chef
  • Global activism
ONE OF THE WEEKS IS RESERVED AS A GRANDMOTHER/GRANDDAUGHTER WEEK!
To ensure that participants get the most out of the experience, we must limit enrollment.

6 week program
Minimum of 12 participants is required.

Tuition cost per couple: $750.00 + HST

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