Jewish Education and Learning for Adults

Shabbat Classes

Torah Study
Classes meet in the Library during Musaf (after the sermon) and last approximately 45 minutes.
Every Shabbat we offer Torah study classes during Musaf. Our classes are taught by many wonderful teachers including Rabbi Dollin, Rabbi Gruenwald, Steve Uslan, Martin Sicker, and David Richman.

Sunday Classes at the HEA

Rabbis' classes To Resume In The Fall 2010

Talmud Class with David Richman To Resume In The Fall 2010

Other Classes

	Wednesday Lunch and Learn Weekly Short Story & Monthly Novel Discussion Discussions led by Abbey Kapelovitz, Ph.D. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Library Lunch - 11:30 am, $6, or bring a dairy sack lunch Discussion at 12 noon, no charge Contact Naomi Kirshner to obtain this week's reading
	Cooking Classes: Whatcha Got Cookin? • Sunday, July 18, 2 – 5 pm Cooking In Season • Sunday, August 8, 2 – 5 pm Basic Techniques A series of monthly cooking classes is beginning at the HEA. These classes cover a variety of cooking topics, from techniques and stock items, to learning to cook with local seasonal vegetables. Each class will also include a discussion of halacha (Jewish law), Jewish philosophy or Jewish ethics as they relate to the topic being covered!  Each class will include take-home information, light initial refreshments, and samples of cooked items when appropriate. Cost: $15/person, maximum 20 people. >> RSVP to Naomi Kirshner
	Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class Begins this Fall - This Fall we will be beginning an adult bar/bat mitzvah class. This class is a 2-year course of study. The first year participants take Hebrew (unless they are able to read well enough to prepare without it), and Rabbi Dollin’s  Sunday morning Adult Education classes. - In 2011/2012 participants will continue with Hebrew if needed, and work with Rabbi Dollin to prepare for the group bar/bat mitzvah, to be celebrated at morning services on March 17, 2012. >> If you are interested in participating, please contact Naomi Kirshner.
	Hebrew Reading for the Beginner  - To Resume In The Fall 2010 Wednesday Evenings,  7-8 p.m Designed for the novice, this 8-week class provides an opportunity to learn to read Hebrew with accuracy and ease. Students will work in small groups and with the instructor to ensure plenty of practice time. At the conclusion of the class, students will feel comfortable participating and following along during services. This class may also be used as a stepping stone to Prayer Book reading and/or conversational Hebrew. COST: $65 (8 weeks); $8 approximately for the text - available at the first class INSTRUCTOR: Judi Marcus holds a MA in Education. She has successfully taught this class for more than 20 years in the Denver area. To register or to receive further information about this class, please contact Judi Marcus. Registration must be completed. Class size is limited to 12 students.
	Wednesday Evening Lecture Series - To Resume In The Fall 2010 Each Wednesday - a New Lecture from a Renowned Speaker 7:30pm in the Library at the HEA >> See our program for more details, topics, and a schedule - click here.
	Living Room Learning with Rabbi Gruenwald Learn with your friends in your own living room! Provide at least 10 friends, a comfortable room, and refreshments, and Rabbi Gruenwald will lead a dynamic, fun, and interesting Jewish learning experience -- right in your own home! >> Schedule by calling or emailing Joyce Perlmutter at 303-758-9400 x 202     Questions? Email Rabbi Gruenwald
	CORE Training-Chevrutah Offerings in Religious Education Have you ever wanted to learn the bedtime shema? How to keep kosher? How to say the mourner's Kaddish? Or just about anything else about Judaism? We can help! Contact Naomi and she will put you in touch with a knowledgeable member who will teach you what you want to know on your own mutually agreed upon times, places, and numbers of meetings. It's a convenient way to learn what you've always wanted to know (or perhaps learned in kindergarten but have forgotten). Email Naomi Kirshner or call 303-758-9400 x213