Mastering Mame Loshn! A Beginner’s Yiddish Language Course
With Cantor Arianne Brown

Learn to speak, read and write Yiddish!

Yiddish is the Jewish language that was spoken by the greatest number of the world’s Jews. Its vocabulary is rich, its literature is vast and its expressions are priceless. You will be immersed in Yiddish language, poetry, music and theater. Kumt in Yidish klas arayn!

When:

Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Dates:

OCT 28 NOV 4, 18
DEC 2, 9, 16 JAN 6, 13, 20, 27
FEB 3, 10, 17

Cost for year: $75/ Sinai Members, $125 Non-Members (Textbook not included in price)

Contact: Program Department, 310-481-3243 or programs@sinaitemple.org
*Advance registration is required.

Adult Hebrew Class – Level Aleph

In this beginner’s class, you will learn to read the basic prayers and blessings as well as grammar and vocabulary with our expert Hebrew instructor.

When: Weekly, Mondays, 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.*

Dates: Mondays, October 19, 2009 – February 8, 2010 *

Cost for year: $375/Sinai Temple Members, $425/Non Members – Payments are non-refundable!

*Cost includes 15 sessions, and does not include the required text.

Contact: Program Department, 310-481-3243 or programs@sinaitemple.org
*Advance registration is required.

* Exceptions: 12/21 and 12/28 are cancelled due to holidays. Class will be held on Tuesdays 1/19 and 2/2 at the same time and place.

Adult Hebrew Class - Level Bet
In this intermediate level class, you will enhance your ability to read basic prayers and blessings from the Siddur, as well as learn grammatical structures, new vocabulary, and cursive writing. This class is intended for those who have some basic knowledge of Hebrew, or who have already taken the Level Aleph class.

When: Weekly, Mondays, 10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m. *

Dates: Mondays, October 19, 2009 – February 8, 2010*

Cost for year: $375/Sinai Temple members, $425/Non Members – Payments are non-refundable!

*Cost includes 15 sessions, and does not include the required text.

Contact: Program Department, 310-481-3243 or programs@sinaitemple.org.
*Advance registration is required.

* Exceptions: 12/21 and 12/28 are cancelled due to holidays. Class will be held on Tuesdays 1/19 and 2/2 at the same time and place.

Ethical Wills – Passing on Your Heart’s Treasures
With Norman Pell

A discussion of one popular way to share your values and ideals with your loved ones.

When: Wednesday, October 28, 7:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.

Where: Sinai Temple.

Cost: There is no charge for this class.

Contact: Program Department, (310) 481-3243, or programs@sinaitemple.org.
*Advance Registration is required.

To read a Jewish Week article with Norman Pell about Ethical Wills, click here.

Coffee & Commentary
With Judge David Yaffe, Dr. Jules Moster & Dr. Stanley Karz

There is always something new to learn in the study of Torah! Read, discuss and critique a chapter of Bible every Sunday. Join us for this lively ongoing discussion.

When: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Year Round

Cost: There is no charge for this class

Contact: Program Department, 310-481-3243 or programs@sinaitemple.org

Alice & Nahum Lainer Learning and Lunch: Life Lessons from the Bible with Rabbi David Wolpe

Does the Bible still teach us how to live? How many of us, in an age of therapy and self-help gurus and television talk shows, think the bible has wisdom that we don't have? In this class Rabbi Wolpe will explore whether the book we know as God's word has something to tell us about families, parenting, sexuality, failure and faith.

When: Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Dates:

Cost: $18/Sinai Temple members, $20/Non-Sinai Temple members – RSVP’s are appreciated and MANDATORY to park inside building!

Contact: Program Department, 310-481-3243 or programs@sinaitemple.org

Thursday Morning Torah
with Rabbi David Wolpe

Starting November 5, spend an hour every Thursday morning deepening your understanding of Judaism and our sacred text. Learn along with us as we go through the Torah together; no previous knowledge or Hebrew is required.

When: Thursdays, 8:15 a.m.

Dates: November 5 – May 27*

Cost: There is no charge for this class.

Contact: Program Department, (310) 481-3243, or programs@sinaitemple.org

*Exceptions: November 26, December 24 and 31, January 21, and May 20.
*All dates subject to change or cancellation.

Adult Bat Mitzvah Class

It is YOUR time to be a part of our tradition! Come and learn about this exciting opportunity to become an Adult Bat Mitzvah. This is a 25 session class that concludes with a special Bat Mitzvah celebration on Shavu’ot, and is led by Rabbi Guzik and Rabbi Sela, with classes taught by all the Rabbis and Cantors.

When: Tuesdays, 12 noon - 2:00pm

Dates:  Oct. 20 - May 18 (There will be no classes on Dec. 22, 29; Jan. 5; Mar. 30; Apr. 6)

Cost for 25 class series: $180/person (includes all materials) plus the cost of Hebrew classes

Contact: Program Department, 310-481-3243 or programs@sinaitemple.org.