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Adult Education

right.jpgBeth Sholom offers a range of courses, interactive and casual learning opportunities, and social gatherings for adults.  A sampling of our adult education classes includes Torah Study, Israeli Folk Dancing, Hebrew, Learners' Minyan, Film Forum, and more. 

We help expand our social and cultural horizons with visiting Jewish scholars and professors, Judaic art and photography exhibits, Jewish authors, musicians, political pundits and humorists, artists and journalists, rabbis, and more. For a current schedule, contact the office. 

Beth Sholom plays a proactive role in the Bay Area Jewish Community, co-sponsoring special lecture events, cultural and political presentations and more with other Jewish and community-based organizations.

 


ongoing classes
 

Torah Study with Rabbi Micah Hyman
Mondays, 8 a.m., Main meeting room

Our ancient texts illuminate the issues of today.
Last class: Monday, June 28, 2010

Torah Study with Rabbi Micah Hyman
Mondays, 8 P.m., Main meeting room, beginning October 11, 2010

 

hebrew ulpan for beginners with sima krames
tuesdays, 7 p.m., october-may, School Building, Room 25

Modern conversational Hebrew for those interested in acquiring basic language skills.

 

 

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Makom Sholom Meditation Practice

Makom Sholom is a program dedicated to enriching Jewish practice with spiritual depth, promoting Jewish study, prayer and ritual within a meditative environment.  All are welcome, regardless of background, knowledge or experience.

Meets in the ground floor meditation space near the administrative offices.  Current programming includes:
•    Kabbalat Shabbat meditation, led by Makor Or* on Friday evenings at 5:50 p.m. leading into services.
•    Monday evening meditation at 5:20 p.m. leading into minyan.
•    Meditation room is available for sitting and quiet contemplation for a half-hour in the morning before services and for one hour in the evening before services.
*Makor Or is a program of the Taube Center for Jewish Life at the JCCSF.

For details and questions, please contact Marilyn Heiss: mdivah@gmail.com.