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a progressive Reform Jewish congregation |
2600 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa California 95404(707) 578-5519 fax: (707) 578-3967 email: shomrei@shomreitorah.org |
God, Life, the Universe and Everything (GLUE)
GLUE meets monthly on Sunday afternoons at Steve Barmazel’s house.
(For address and directions, contact synagogue office.)
For further information, call Miriam Marlin at 539-9148 (home)
GLUE explores ideas and beliefs of Jewish philosophy and mysticism and how they developed from the Torah to Modern Times. Ancient and medieval concepts continue to influence Jewish thought and practice. Find out more about them, and about how modern ideas are reshaping Judaism. No Hebrew knowledge required.
We next meet on May 18 at 3:00PM to examine the arrival of the Rabbis and the changes they brought to Judaism. Call Miriam for a list of recommended readings.
At Shomrei Torah there are always opportunities to learn and teach others about Torah, Jewish life or culture. Members old and young lead our torah study sessions, speak to us about their Jewish Journeys, and lead our group discussions.
Wednesday evenings, May 28-June 18, 2008 • 7:00-8:30pm
$36 CST members - $50 non-members
Kook, Soloveitchik, Kaplan and Heschel were pillars of 20th century rabbinic thought. We will review their
philosophical and theological writings.
In this course, we will focus on three areas of their theology: God, prayer and practice — how one notion influences and is complemented by another. Through the study of these theologians, we will examine our personal beliefs and what we believe to be our ultimate authority. We will examine our personal rationale for why we behave and practice as we do.
Sunday June 8, 2008
Morning lecture, brunch and afternoon workshop
Beth will conduct a hands-on workshop for registered participants, enabling them to create either an atarah (neck band for tallit) or wimple (Torah binder) to mark a special occasion in their families’ lives. These will be painted on silk, materials that Beth will provide.
Beth, a graphic designer who recently relocated to Napa from Berkeley, was a recipient of the Fromer Fund Grant from the Judah Magnes Museum, a grant which supported her research of Jewish ritual art, with her special interest in Italian Jewish textiles.
is held every Shabbat morning at 8:45AM in our Kolbo. All are welcome, of any age, including beginners to Torah study. Sessions are led by Rabbi George and by lay leaders. The best opportunity for ongoing in-depth discussion of Torah and related writings.
Visit the URJ's weekly D'Var Torah commentary
May 17 |
Behar |
Leviticus 25:1 - 26:2 |
May 24 |
Bechukotai |
Leviticus 26:3 - 27:34 |
May 31 |
Bamidbar |
Num 1:1 - 4:20 |
June 7 |
Nasso |
Num 4:21 - 7:89 |
June 14 |
Behaalotchah |
Num 8:1 - 12:16 |
June 21 |
Shelach Lecha |
Num 13:1 - 15:41 |
June 28 |
Korach |
Num 16:1 - 18:32 |
