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Thursday, 29 July 2010 07:36 am
Torah Classes
LEARNING AT CBI Sundays Sunday morning Talmud Class
A class structured to appeal to Talmud students of all levels. Different Talmudic units will be explored throughout the summer.
R. Max & Dalia Davis (June/July)
Prof. Ron Reissberg (August)
Sunday, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Mondays Talmudic Wisdom:
Join us on Mondays at 9:00 a.m., for a weekly class that explores key sugyot (Talmudic units) that discuss major Jewish questions of practice and thought.
Here is a sample of topics:
1. Does the observance of commandments require kavvanah (intention)? (Rosh Hashana 28b)
2. How important is human dignity? (Berachot 19b-20a)
3. Can one perform a mitzvah with something stolen? (Sukkah 29b-30a)
4. What is the reward for observing the commandments? (Kiddushin 39b)
5. What is the status of a conversion for the sake of marriage? (Yevamot 24b)
6. Are there cases where one is exempt from human liability but still liable before God? (Baba Kamma 55b-56a)
7. Is it possible to acquire lost property? (Baba Metziah 21a-22b)
8. What is the Jewish attitude toward verbal deception? (Baba Metziah 48b)
9. Why do we say berachot of thanks? (Berachot 35a)
10. Should Torah study be combined with earning a living? (Berachot 35b)
11. Does a person have an obligation to act beyond the requirements of the law? (Baba Kama 98-99 selections).
R. Yonatan Cohen (June, August)
Prof. Ron Reissberg (July) Midrasha’s Tanach and Talmud (for Teens).
This course is an informal but intensive study group focusing on close thematic readings of the Tanach and Talmud in translation. Class on hiatus until fall.
David Henkin—4:15-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays Wisdom, Where Can It be Found—A three part class taught by Professor Deena Aranoff
The figure of wisdom (hokhmah) appears in the Torah, the Talmud, and in medieval Jewish writings as something to be sought and possessed. What is wisdom? Where can it be found? In this three part class we will explore descriptions of wisdom in the Tanakh, rabbinic midrash and in the writings of medieval philosophers and mystics.
Prof. Deena Aranoff - August 3, 10, 17, 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays Merkavah Institute: The Torah of Water
What role does water play in the Torah? When and how does G-d use water? Explore the spiritual meaning of water in our lives today? Text Study includes the story of the flood, the splitting of the Red Sea, and the Jewish people's relationship with water. Learn with other women in a supportive, vigorous environment. Chevruta, partner study learning, discussion & lecture. All levels welcome.
Tuition: Sliding Scale $80-120. Student discounts & scholarship available. Questions Contact Nell 510-292-0175 or merkavahberkeley@gmail.com
Dalia Davis, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:00 – 11:30 am. Intro to Judaism:
Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking to brush up on your facts, join our weekly study and shmooze sessions exploring Jewish faith, customs, history, and holidays. Lively discussion and seventeen Q & A sheets guide us throughout the year as we cover major units on Prayer & Shul, Ideology & Belief, Kashrut, Shabbat, and Holidays. Come for the entire course or simply drop in for topics of greatest personal interest. All skill backgrounds and skill levels welcome.
R. Max Davis - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jewish Writings of the French Post-Modern Philosopher Emmanuel Levinas
The Levinas Study Group will be meeting at 8PM on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss selections from his “Nine Talmudic Readings.". The class is facilitated by our resident scholar, Muni Schweig.
Muni Schweig - 1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Thursdays Heavenly Torah through the Generations
The world of rabbinic thought can be divided into two major schools of thought; Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Ishmael. The historic disputes between these two schools are based on fundamental differences over the nature of revelation and religion. Join Rabbi Cohen for an in-depth study, based on Rabbi A. J. Heschel’s Heavenly Torah.
R Yonatan Cohen - Thursday, 12:15 p.m., June 10, 17, August 12, 19, 26 ’What’s Rashi’s question?’ Learning with Nechama Leibowitz’s gilyonot.
Join us for a three-part series in learning Torah as one would learn with Nechama: using her ‘gilyonot’ or study sheets.
Translations of Rashi and some other commentaries provided. Nechama was not the only one to use this process but no one made it more popular or enjoyable. It’s one of the best ways to gain a richer and deeper understanding of the Torah’s gems.
Leora Lawton studied with Nechama Leibowitz at Hebrew University for one year (and received a 100% on the final exam). She will share copies of Nechama’s original mimeographed gilyonot.
Leora Lawton - July 8, 15, 22 8:00 p.m.
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