Weekly Lunch and Learn

"The Book of Esther"

Starting Monday, February 4th 

In advance of Hag Purim, The Rabbi will lead a study of Megillat Esther

for our fun and enjoyment. 

Classes will be held on Mondays:

2/25, 3/3, 3/10, & 3/17 at noon. 

Rabbi Tobin teaches in the synagogue library.  All are welcome. Live-streamed and archived for later viewing at www.helloworld.com/rabbitobin

Click on the "Broadcast Tower" Icon at that Site, and Join us Live!

(No prior knowledge or preparation is required.  Bring your own Dairy/Vegetarian lunch, and learn with the rabbi)

Future CLASS TOPIC:  

Study of the Pesah Haggadah. 

Classes will be held Mondays,  3/24, 3/31 & 4/7 at noon.

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Men's Group

Rabbi Tobin also leads a confidential men's group on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m., studying various texts on modern ethics and men's concerns.  Please be in touch with the rabbi if you are interested in joining this group.   (203) 454-4673 x218

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Rabbi's High School Seminar

"The Jewish Vote"

SUPER TUESDAY (FEB. 5) CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE FRAADE'S.  CALL 454-4673 FOR DIRECTIONS

Every Tuesday evening, Rabbi Tobin meets with HS students in text-based discussion of topics of contemporary interest.  All students grades 9-12 are welcome.  Please call Religious School Director, Danny Kochavi at (203) 454-4673 x181 for registration information

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Click here to join the Rabbi's Class live on Mondays at noon.

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Friday March 21 at 9:15 a.m.

Purim Pre-school Family Megillah Reading

Rabbi Tobin leads the families and preschool in a creative adaptation of the classic megillah tale, and Cantor Berman leads the children in song.  Come in costume!  Friday, March 20, 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.  Hamentaschen and a Purim costume parade follow.

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Thursday, April 17th 8:00 a.m.

SIYYUM BEKHOROT - FAST OF THE FIRSTBORN

Each year, Rabbi Tobin completes a tractate of Talmud at our early minyan for the Fast of the Firstborn.  This year, religious school director Danny Kochavi joins him in study of Tractate Ta'anit and will co-teach at this "very special" minyan and break-fast.  Join us at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008.

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Past Courses by Rabbi Tobin include:  Is the Zodiac Jewish?, Ethical Decisions about our Aging Parents, Homosexuality in the Conservative Movement, Jewish Voting Patterns for President 1960-2004, Making your Kitchen Kosherer, Women's Adult B'not Mitzvah Class (2 Years), Parshat HaShavu'a (1 year), Haftarat HaShavu'a (1 year), Studies in the Siddur (1 year), Making your Seder fun for the Family, God and Nature (Taught at Compo Beach), Bed Time Rituals for preschoolers, Talking to your Children about Death, God Torah & Israel, Jewish Beliefs in the Afterlife, What is (And Who Wrote) Torah?, The December Dilema, How a Rabbi Thinks, Business Ethics, Maimonides, The Sukkah in the Talmud, Introduction to Judaism, The Palestinian Vote, Land For Peace - A study of the historical and biblical borders of Israel, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, Turning off the T.V. for Shabbat, Kohelet, The Book of Esther (4 weeks), The Haggadah (3 weeks), Teenage Ethics from a Jewish Lens, Making Jewish Choices, Preparing for the High Holy Days, Shofar Blowing Seminar, and many family education experiences.  Watch your e-mails for more course offerings in the future.

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Kol Tuv, and we'll see you in chai-berspace.