Our goal is to create comfortable and enjoyable opportunities for our members to learn Jewishly, explore their thoughts about Jewish topics, enjoy Jewish culture and study together.

 

~ Upcoming Events ~

Book Club. Thurs. Aug. 5. 7:30 p.m. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.  Location: Jama Purser's home. Bring a snack to share.

 

Havdallah and Film. Saturdays, Chapel. Come and enjoy Havdallah and a film!

Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Nov. 13, 7 p.m.; Dec. 11, 7 p.m.; Jan. 8., 7 p.m.; Feb. 5, 7 p.m.; Mar. 5, 7 p.m.; and Apr. 9, 8 p.m.

 

Selichot. Sat., Sept. 4, 2010, 9 p.m. Prepare for the High Holy Days with the larger Jewish community at this thought-provoking program. Enjoy an oneg, a special musical program, and then a selichot service. Location: Temple Beth Or, Raleigh.

 

Living our Values: Social Justice  in Contemporary Jewish Thought and Practice. Reading and discussion seminar led by Joseph Gindi, UNC Ph.D. student in Religious Studies. You are invited to join other community members, activists, and students to explore how different approaches to Torah, race, God, sexuality, halacha (Jewish law), class, and ritual can open up possibilities for living our values.  You are invited to sign up for both sessions or just one. 

Session 1: Theology and Practice.  Sun., Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-noon; Sept. 26, Oct. 10, & Oct. 17, 10-11:30 a.m. How can we build rituals, theologies, and communities that support a meaningful and just life?  What is the place of Torah and halacha (Jewish Law) in building social justice practices and communities? $54 members/ $72 non-members/ $36 students & under 30.

Session 2: Identity.  Sun., Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon; Tues., Nov. 30 & Dec. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Many of us feel a deep connection between our Jewish identities, the other components of our identities, our values, and our political commitments, yet they do not always cohere.  What will it take to integrate the various components of our identity?  How do our identities and social positions impact our Judaism and our politics? $54 members/ $72 non-members/ $36 students & under 30.

 

The Power & Beauty of Shabbat. Sun., Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 21,  Jan. 9, & Jan. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. Rabbi Jen Feldman will lead a series of five engaging study and discussion sessions on the sources, meaning, and spiritual depth of Shabbat practice. Participants will provide crucial input that will help shape an updated Shabbat practice policy for the Kehillah. Open to all!

 

Touchstones of Judaism. Monthly daytime 1.5-hour class with 18 sessions. Taught by Rabbi Jen. This comprehensive course will provide a foundation for building a rich, meaningful Jewish life.  Through text study, film, journaling, discussion, and experiential learning, we'll explore Jewish spirituality, history, belief, and practice. Open to those exploring conversion with Rabbi Jen and all who want to enrich their Jewish knowledge.

 

 

~ More Info  ~

The Kehillah offers a myriad of engaging learning opportunities, including:

• “Lunch and Learn" with the Rabbi, which explores topics in Torah

• Arts, such as films, a book club, and cooking classes

• Classes for beginning Hebrew, prayer book Hebrew and Torah trope

• Study Groups on Jewish parenting and on raising children in interfaith families

• Workshops on various topics related to Reconstructionism

Click here to view the current Adult Education Brochure

Click here to see information on the Triangle-Wide "Introduction to Judaism" Class.

 

Adult Education Contact: Melissa, Executive Director, (919) 338-2696, execdir@chkehillah.org.