Rabbi's Adult Ed Classes
Here are the classes that Rabbi Abraham is currently teaching. Subjects change on a seasonal basis. You are welcome to stop in for one class to give it a try, but we hope you'll stay for more. Usually there is a Tuesday morning and Thursday evening class during the year.
L’Shem Shamayim – Conversations for the Sake of HeavenFall 2019/Winter 2020–Thursdays, 8-9:30 PM |
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Trigger Text |
HUC Commons Podast |
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November 14 |
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/books/review/we-stand-divided-daniel-gordis.html |
Reform Judaism in Israel – Rabbi Gilad Kariv http://collegecommons.huc.edu/bully_pulpit/reform_judaism_israel/ |
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November 21 |
An Ethical Life – Dr. Paul Root Wolpe http://collegecommons.huc.edu/bully_pulpit/an-ethical-life-2/ |
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November 28 |
NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Bonus for your Thanksgiving table – https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/294499/how-boomers-ruined-american-judaism |
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December 5 |
NO CLASS – Faith in New Jersey Gala |
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December 12 |
NO CLASS – URJ Biennial |
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December 19 |
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Welcoming the Stranger – Rabbi Jennie Rosenn http://collegecommons.huc.edu/bully_pulpit/welcoming-the-stranger/ |
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January 9 |
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The American Muslim Identity – Imam Abdullah Anteple https://collegecommons.huc.edu/bully_pulpit/abdullah-antepli/ |
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January 16 |
NO CLASS – TRHT Meeting |
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January 23 |
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What Makes Me a Reform Jew – Rabbi David Ellenson |
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January 30 |
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Engaging Tradition – Rabbi Sharon Brous http://collegecommons.huc.edu/bully_pulpit/rabbi-sharon-brous-2/ |
The whole range of HUC College Commons Bully Pulpit podcasts can be found at - https://collegecommons.huc.edu/bully-pulpit/
8-8:15 – Trigger text (posted each Monday)
8:15-45 – HUC Commons Podcast
8:45-9:15 – Conversation
The Sacred Calling – Fall 2019
Tuesdays, 10:30 to noon
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Date |
Subject |
Portion |
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Tuesday, November 5 ELECTION DAY |
Rabbi Sally Priesand – Ch. 6,7 |
Lech L’chah |
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Tuesday, November 12 |
Rabbi Regina Jonas – Ch. 4 |
Vayeira |
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Tuesday, November 19 |
Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Rabbi – Ch. 42 |
Chayyei Sarah |
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Tuesday, November 26 |
Woman of the Wall – Rabbi Susan Silverman, p.425ff |
Toledot |
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Tuesday, December 3 |
What Moses Might Have Learned – Ch. 35 |
Vayeitzei |
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Tuesday, December 10 |
The Fictional Woman Rabbi – Ch. 46 |
Vayishlach |
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Tuesday, December 17 |
The Past – Ch.1,2, other personal reflections |
Vayeishev |
“Classic Jewish Folklore” begins on Tuesday, January 14.
