Lifelong Learning
Our Lifelong learning program is a fantastic way to continue learning about our tradition, our holidays, our holy texts and ideas even if you no longer are the age of a Religious School Student. Stay tuned to this page throughout the year for more information about additional courses.
HIGH HOLIDAY PREPARATION CLASS: BASIC BIBLICAL STORIES AND LESSONS ON FORGIVENESS
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are known for being a time to ask for forgiveness for all the wrong that you have done over the past year. Saying sorry seems like a basic skill that we learned when we were young, but there are hidden depths on how to apologize. Come and learn how our ancestors used the stories in the Torah as important lessons, teaching us how we can apologize and how we can accept the sincere apologies from other people. Over the month of September we will explore a variety of Biblical Stories in order to help prepare us spiritually for the High Holy Days.
We are offering this class twice a day on Thursdays, with one session in the morning and one session in the evening to make sure you have a chance to attend!
“Davka, Decaf & Dibbur” series with Rabbi Krublit
Join Rabbi Orrin Krublit at Panera for this monthly chance to sit down over coffee and discuss important Jewish topics and learn from each other outside of SOJC. If you have a particular topic you’re interested in learning about, please let Rabbi Krublit know at rabbi@sojc.org. Meet Rabbi Krublit and others at Panera on Sand Lake Road on the third Tuesday of each month at 9:15am. Upcoming dates: September 17th, November 19th, December 17th.
Join Cantor Doug Ramsay For Adult B’Nei Mitzvah Tutoring
If never had the opportunity at the age of 13 to demonstrate your readiness to accept the Commandments as your own, you do now.
Learn the skills to be comfortable on the Bima as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah (Son or Daughter of the Commandments): Lead the congregation in prayer, chant from the Tanach (Hebrew Bible), and teach Torah. Follow Cantor Ramsay as he guides the way to a fulfilling learning experience culminating in a Bar or Bat Mitzvah date of your choosing. No prior Hebrew required, but there is homework involved!
Judaism: 101 With Rabbi Krublit
Beginning September 4th at 7:30pm, join us for our Judaism 101 class, meant to provide an amazing place to learn about the basics of Judaism, whether you just want a refresher or you’re interested in converting! The first half hour of this class will be an adult Hebrew class, facilitated by Alana Fischer. For more information contact Rabbi Krublit directly by email – rabbi@sojc.org – or by phone – 407-453-4601.
Online Learning from Behrman House
Check out these great online learning tools to improve your Hebrew reading!
Click and Read Free Hebrew
Click and Pray Free Hebrew
If there is a subject in Jewish learning that you would like to study with other adults at SOJC, or if you have a knowledge-base and would feel comfortable leading a study session please let us know via email at rabbi@SOJC.org.