Adult Ed

Etrog: A Rare and Revered Fruit - an adult education program

October 6, 2009 - 7:30pm

Aliza Green will be presenting a program about the history and culture of etrogim, a fascinating story that follows the etrog, the oldest of citrus fruits, brought by Jew settlers to their settlements throughout the Diaspora, starting before the time of the Roman Empire. Please make a reservation by calling Laurie Albert at the Or Hadash office 215-283-0276 or emailing office@orhadash.com.

Erev Shabbat Service with Choir with members of Congregation Temple Bethel and their Choir

October 16, 2009 - 8:00pm

The Adult Education Committee is pleased that members of Congregation Temple Beth'El, including its rabbi, Debra Bowen, will be joining us for services on Friday, October 16th, at 8:00. Congregation Temple Beth'El, located in Philadelphia, is one of many synagogues around the country that serve the African American Jewish community, and we're delighted that our communities will be joining together.

Adult Education Program with Rabbi Elisa Goldberg - Give Me Your Hand: Creating a Caring Community

November 3, 2009 - 7:30pm

Give Me Your Hand: Creating a Caring Community

Adult Education Program with Dr. Tamar Kamionkowski

December 6, 2009 - 11:30am

THE HEBREW BIBLE: WHAT IS TRUE, WHAT IS MYTH AND WHAT WE DON'T KNOW, AND WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO US AS JEWS?Dr. Tamar Kamionkowski

Adult Education program with Rabbi Roni Handler "Jewish Ethics"

January 31, 2010 - 9:00am - 10:30am

Join Rabbi Roni Handler as we explore the Jewish ethical tradition of Mussar.
 

 

Join us for one or both sessions, 9:00-10:30AM
Session 1: January 31, 2010- Living a Responsible Life
Session 2: February 21, 2010- Why is it so hard to be good?

Scholar in Residence Shabbat Service with Choir and scholar Rabbi David Forman "Israeli Rabbis for Human Rights: The Application of Jewish Values to a Jewish State."

March 19, 2010 - 8:00pm

Rabbi David Forman

Or Hadah's 2010 Ben and Joan Dickstein Scholar in Residence, Rabbi David Forman, will be speaking at Shabbat evening services on "Israeli Rabbis for Human Rights: The Application of Jewish Values to a Jewish State." 

Scholar in Residence Program - "Personal Reflections on Aliyah and Why I am Still a Zionist."

March 21, 2010 - 9:00am

 

Rabbi David FormanOr Hadah's 2010 Ben and Joan Dickstein Scholar in Residence, Rabbi David Forman, will be speaking Sunday morning on "Personal Reflections on Aliyah and Why I am Still a Zionist."  Bagels and coffee available by advance RSVP to the office.  The program is free of charge and open to the public.
 

"Baseballs, Basketballs and Matzah Balls" with author Rabbi Mitch Smith

April 4, 2010 - 10:00am

Come hear Rabbi Mitchell Smith discuss his recently published book examining the connection between Jewish thought, practice  history,  ethics and sports.  Rabbi Smith is a graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and has a Ph. D in Educational Psychology. He is a nationally recognized  sport psychology consultant and is currently the Director of Sport Psychology Services at Florida Atlantic University.  He is the founder of the Center for Sport and Jewish LIfe.

Kosher for Passover refreshments will be served

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