| ° Jewish Mysticism | ° Jewish Law |
| ° Parsha of the Week | ° Beit Midrash |
| ° Talmud | ° Chassidic Philosophy |
| ° Torah Reading | ° Synagogue Skills |
| ° Kaballah | |
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BAGEL BRUNCH
Alternate Sundays, 10:30 am
Come one and all!! Morning prayers are a not-too-late 9:30 am, followed by a deluxe breakfast of cereal, scrambled eggs, bagels & shmears, and more! Guys, bring your Tefillin or borrow a pair from us, and we'll show you how to do it.
SHEMOT (Exodus) WITH MEFORSHIM
Sundays, 8:30pm
Have the book of Exodus come alive for you; delve into the wisdom of classical commentators.
PIZZA & PARSHA
Mondays, 6:30 pm
This interactive and informal class reviews the basic outline of the week's Torah portion, including Midrashic stories, parables and anecdotes. Some interesting insights are then shared, followed by an in-depth look at some verses and commentary, or a group reading of an essay based on a theme-of-the-week. Come for Pizza at 6 pm or so, and you can bring it and continue eating as the class begins!
SOUL STUFF
Mondays, 8:00pm at Old Union Room 201
We all walk around with these questions, now you can get some answers: what do Jews believe about the after-life, soul powers, miracles, angels, and more. Get it straight from the teachings of great Kabbalistic masters.
ANALYSIS OF RASHI
Mondays, 8:45pm
Think you understand Rashi? Think again. You will never read the most basic commentator on the Torah and Talmnud in the same way after you take this class!
LUNCH 'N LEARN
Tuesdays, 12 noon
Kosher Kitchen - get a hot lunch and learn somethin' Jewish!
TEFILLA - UNDERSTANDING PRAYER
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
Discover what Judaism has to say about the complex human psyche, the God/man relationship and so much more, through this thought provoking study of Jewish mysticism and Chassidic philosophy.
BEGINNER'S TALMUD
Tuesdays, 7:30pm
For those who always wanted to take the plunge into the Sea of Talmud it doesn’t have to be sink or swim. Come learn the basics in a nonthreatening class just for you!
SUPPER WITH SOUL! - Beit Midrash - Study Hall
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
Make your study date, a dinner date too; feed your mind and body at the BEIT MIDRASH - STUDY HALL. Explore any facet of Judaism with a partner - discover the joy of Chevruta style learning. Bring your own partner or let us find you someone for you to study with. Let us know what you want to study or let us help you find a compelling text. Nobody knows too little or too much to benefit from Beit Midrash.
A delicious, light dinner will be served to Beit Midrash participants.
To RSVP click here or call: 607-797-0015
MIRIAM'S WELL -
HILCHOT NIDDAH (for women)
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm
An honest, thought-provoking look at issues affecting Jewish women in Jewish law.
ADVANCED TALMUD
Thursdays, 8:30 pm
This in-depth course will take you into the heart and mind of Jewish scholarship.
TANYA - SPA FOR THE SOUL (for women)
Thursdays, 8:30 pm
KOLLEL IN THE A.M.
Fridays, 8:30am
Enjoy a continental breakfast followed by learning on a topic of your choice.
HILCHOT TZNIUT/KASHRUT (for women)
Saturday, following Mincha (afternoon service) - approximately
2:30pm
TORAH TIDBITS
Saturday, approximately two hours before Shabbat ends (see
Shabbat end time on monthly calendar page)