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Seminar on Modern Anti-Semitism

In January and February, Congregation Beth Ami is offering an exciting Seminar on Modern Anti-Semitism, open to the entire Jewish community. All events are scheduled in the Sanctuary, followed by an oneg in the Social Hall. All events are open to the entire Jewish community.

Sunday, Jan. 15: Modern Anti-Semitism: Rabbi Jerry Danzig “Overview: From California to the World.” Starting at 2:00 pm and followed by oneg in the Social Hall.

POSTPONED: Wednesday, Jan. 25: Consul General of Israel Akiva Tor: “Is the Global rise of anti-Semitism Real or Imagined” Starting at 7:00 pm followed by oneg in the Social Hall

Sunday, Jan. 29: Modern Anti-Semitism: On California Campus. Tammi Rossman-Benjamin & Prof. Leila Beckwith of the Amcha Initiative “How to rid California colleges of its increasing anti-Semitism” Starting at 2:00 pm and followed by oneg in the Social Hall.

Sunday, Feb. 12: Modern Anti-Semitism: Anti-Defamation League . Nancy J. Appel, Associate Director, Anti-Defamation League, Central Pacific Region:“Responding to US Anti-Semitism.” Starting at 2:00 pm and followed by oneg in the Social Hall.

Sunday, Feb. 26: JIMENA Speakers' Bureau Member, Rachel Wahba, and JIMENA Director, Sarah Levin. Arab State Sponsored Sources of Modern Anti-Semitism. Starting at 2:00 pm and followed by oneg in the Social Hall.

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OUR EXCITING NEW COURSE OFFERINGS BEGIN IN JANUARY

Course No. 401: Aleph-beit of Jewish Personalities: Work your way through the alphabet and learn about important Jews from the past two centuries until today, who have influenced Jewish (and often non-Jewish as well) thought and culture, and the world we live in. Lay taught, interactively from 6:30-7:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month starting January 12. Rooms 12/13.

Course No. 501: Tuesdays with Rabbi Danzig: Great Jewish Thinkers of the 20th Century: In this course, we will focus on three areas of their theology: God, prayer and practice – how one notion influences and is complemented by another. We will study these three themes through the views of Kook, Soloveitchik, Kaplan and Heschel, pillars of 20th century rabbinic thought. Through their philosophical and theological writings we will examine our personal beliefs and the rationale for why we behave and practice as we do. Taught for several weeks, and followed by Torah Study (text to be determined). 10 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, starting January 10 in Room 12/13.

Course No. 103: Why Be Jewish?
For Nursery and Religious School parents, grandparents and all others.
Parents are the primary educators of their children and should be active participants in the effort to help their children understand the “whys” of living a Jewish life in the 21st century. We will explore the values and spiritual meaning behind various defining elements of Jewish religious experience, including prayer, Shabbat, holidays, Kashrut, ethics and Torah study. We will help parents and grandparents understand our tradition and transmit it to the upcoming generation.
Taught by Rabbi Rembaum on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:00 am, resuming January 8 in the Sanctuary.

Continuing Courses
You are encouraged to join a continuing course at any time. It is not necessary for you to have attended from the beginning.

Course No. 201: Rembaum on Rambam: Mishneh Torah, Hilkhot T’filah (Laws of Prayer).
We will read and discuss selections from Maimonides’ seminal law code that relate to the traditions associated with the Amidah and other aspects of worship. From time to time comparisons with other halakhic sources, from antiquity to our day, will be made. We will read the texts in English translation, but the Hebrew original will be present for consultation.
Taught by Rabbi Rembaum on Thursdays at 6:30 pm (when he is present), resuming January 5 Rooms 12/13.

Course No. 202: Contemporary Issues: A Jewish Ethical Perspective.
We will study what Jewish religious authorities, from Biblical times to our own day, have had to say about a variety of topics, including: Business Practices; Ecology; Medical Dilemmas; Religious Pluralism. We will explore the values that have shaped Jewish approaches to these matters and consider what guidance our tradition can give us as we address these critical issues. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. when Rabbi Rembaum is on campus, every other week.
Taught by Rabbi Rembaum on Thursdays at 7:30 pm (when he is present), resuming January 5. Rooms 12/13.

For additional information, please contact: Alfred Batzdorff abatz@sonic.net or Alan Krubiner akrubiner@msn.com

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Ongoing Activities
1st &3rd Sunday Morning Minyans : 1st & 3rd Sundays, 8:30 am
Israeli Folk Dancing , approximately two Wednesdays a month at 6:30 pm, January 4 and 18
Shabbat and Holiday dinners:

January 6
February 3
March 2
April 7 -- Community Seder
May 4
June 1

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