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February 2020
Advanced Hebrew – Winter 2020
This course is for students who have already learned the Hebrew alphabet and basic vocabulary. We will focus on the four major second language acquisition skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—by immersing students in everything from classical and Modern Hebrew texts to Israeli music. This class is a continuation from the Continuing class.
Find out more »Beginning Hebrew – Winter 2020
In this class, we will focus on the four major second language acquisition skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—by immersing students in everything from classical and Modern Hebrew texts to Israeli music.
Find out more »Continuing Hebrew – Winter 2020
In this class, we will focus on the four major second language acquisition skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—by immersing students in everything from classical and Modern Hebrew texts to Israeli music. This class is a continuation from the Beginning Hebrew class.
Find out more »March 2020
American Jewish Radicals – Winter 2020
From early 20th century socialists to 60s anti-war anarchists and modern-day feminists, dive into the history, personalities, and philosophies of America’s radical Jewish activists. This course is cosponsored by the Workers Circle/Arbeter Ring of Northern CA. SESSION I: Historical Background on radicalism in Europe; The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire - a catalyst; Jewish American women activists - Fania Cohn, Rose Schneiderman, Pauline Newman, Rose Pesotta. SESSION II: What is socialism, communism, and anarchism? Sam Dolgoff - The left of the…
Find out more »Walking in the Valley of the Shadow — OMJCC — Session 2: Dying Death Burial
Dying/Death/Burial: What Jews Do In this session, you will become confident and comfortable with Vidui (the Jewish way of last words), Jewish laws, customs, and traditions about dying, performing tahara (preparing the body), the funeral service, and issues concerning burial and cremation. HAMAQOM | The Place (formerly Lehrhaus Judaica), the Gamliel Institute, Sinai Memorial Chapel, and the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center present “Walking in the Valley of the Shadow ... and Not Being Afraid,” a series of discussions about the…
Find out more »Walking in the Valley of the Shadow — JCCEB — Session 2: Making Choices
Making Choices: Advance Directives and Final Wishes This session will demystify advance ethical wills, planning, and ethical dilemmas such as extending life, organ donation, genetic testing, abortion, autopsy, stem cell usage, and the differences between a DNR and a POLST. This course also has a practical aspect where actual forms will be examined and explained. HAMAQOM | The Place (formerly Lehrhaus Judaica), the Gamliel Institute, Sinai Memorial Chapel, and the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center present “Walking in the Valley…
Find out more »Tapestry of Tongues: Modern Israeli Literature – Winter 2020
Literature was the main artform for the Jews until the 20th century: the story of Jewish literature is the story of the Jews. Modern Hebrew literature is, in fact, an amalgam of the languages of the Jews - Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and Judeo-Arabic. The course will utilize “Ha’Ivrim - The Hebrews,” an exciting new documentary series created by Israeli filmmaker Yair Qedar. The film series has won eighteen awards so far and has reached millions of viewers in and outside…
Find out more »Walking in the Valley of the Shadow — JCCSF — Session 2: The Other Conversation
The Other Conversation: Talking With Your Family About Your Final Wishes This session will address the best ways to talk with family about personal preferences for final wishes and suggestions on how to navigate scenarios where there might be differing beliefs. Topics include funeral planning, choosing a cemetery, picking a plot for cremains, stillbirths, and interment, financial planning and the money conversation, and issues facing interfaith/intermarried families. HAMAQOM | The Place (formerly Lehrhaus Judaica), the Gamliel Institute, Sinai Memorial Chapel,…
Find out more »April 2020
Walking in the Valley of the Shadow — JCCEB — Session 3: Dying Death Burial
Dying/Death/Burial: What Jews Do In this session, you will become confident and comfortable with Vidui (the Jewish way of last words), Jewish laws, customs, and traditions about dying, performing tahara (preparing the body), the funeral service, and issues concerning burial and cremation. HAMAQOM | The Place (formerly Lehrhaus Judaica), the Gamliel Institute, Sinai Memorial Chapel, and the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center present “Walking in the Valley of the Shadow ... and Not Being Afraid,” a series of discussions about the…
Find out more »Walking in the Valley of the Shadow — JCCSF — Session 3: Making Choices
Making Choices: Advance Directives and Final Wishes This session will demystify advance ethical wills, planning, and ethical dilemmas such as extending life, organ donation, genetic testing, abortion, autopsy, stem cell usage, and the differences between a DNR and a POLST. This course also has a practical aspect where actual forms will be examined and explained. HAMAQOM | The Place (formerly Lehrhaus Judaica), the Gamliel Institute, Sinai Memorial Chapel, and the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center present “Walking in the Valley…
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