Adult Education
Soul Sisters
Led by Cantor Cohen
Join a great group of women as we explore the stories, laws, and role of women in the Tanakh through a lively discussion of the parasha of the week.
Wednesday, May 24
12:30 pm – In-person except for September 14 on Zoom
Tuesday Night Talmud — Berakhot Beyond Motzi: Snakes, Kings, and Philosophy of Prayer
Led by Rabbi Lindemann and Rabbi Katz
The Second Volume of Masekhet Berakhot contains both Halakhah and Aggadah. Both provide insight into Judaism’s philosophy of prayer. In Jewish tradition, there seems to be a blessing for everything, but is that really so? Are there prayers that should not be offered? Are there spiritual prerequisites for prayer? What makes a prayer or blessing effective? Does the Torah require prayer? Are only fixed prayers acceptable? What about spontaneous prayer? Beyond Motzi, what do we bless…and why?
Registration Fee $70, includes texts and materials – Contact Laura Padersky to register.
Aging Gracefully with Gilah Lewis Sietz
‘Gray hair is a crown of Glory; It is attained by the way of righteousness’ Proverbs 16:31
Such is the way we age. First the hair, then the eyesight, teeth, then what??? Aging is inevitable; along with taxes. HOW we age is a gift we can give to our children, family, friends and those around us. What kind of legacy can we leave as we gray and squint? Judaism gives us so many beautiful, practical and intelligent ways to age with grace. Join Gilah Lewis Sietz as we discover this amazing world of aging together as we learn a little, cry a little and laugh a lot!!
Thursday, June 8 at 2 pm
Scholar Stream
ScholarStream is excited to announce a full year of learning in 5783! Beginning this fall and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, the Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer seven series that will bring you face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer. Course dates and registration information can be found here. Register for FREE with coupon code: TBS5783
Community Beit Midrash
Begins Monday, January 16
This year we will be using: Jeremiah: The Fate of a Prophet by Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau
Call or email Laura Padersky 856-751-6663 LauraP@tbsonline.org for more information.
Goodblatt Academy
The Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Academy is an Introduction to Judaism course sponsored by the Philadelphia Region of the Rabbinical Assembly, which represents Conservative Jewish rabbis in Greater Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. This 18 session course is both for conversion candidates and anyone interested in learning the basics of Judaism. Fall semester begins on September 14. For more information and to register go to goodblattacademy.org. Contact Rabbi Wexler with any questions.
PAST PROGRAMMING
September Lunch and Learn
The Liturgy of the High Holidays using Mahzor Lev Shalem
Led by Rabbis Peltz, Wexler, and Lindemann
Using our new mahzor, Mahzor Lev Shalem, and the many wonderful insights and commentaries that it includes, our pre-High Holy Day Lunch and Learn Class will provide a journey through a selection of the High Holy Day Liturgy. The goal of the class is to familiarize ourselves with our new mahzor before we use it together on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Tuesdays, September 6, 13, 20
12:30 pm - In-person (outside in the tent weather permitting)
The Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda with Yonatan Katz Lukato and Esau Wamani
Lunch & Learn - Tuesday, November 15, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Join Yonatan and Esau, members of the Abayuda Jewish Community of Uganda who were with us on Yom Kippur, for a lunch and learn about their community’s fascinating history, observances, and music. We will meet at TBS and lunch will be available. Free to attend but registration required. Register HERE by Friday, November 11 to attend in person. No need to register if attending via Zoom. See below for Zoom details.
Breakfast - Wednesday, November 16, 9-10 am
Join us for a light breakfast at TBS where Yonatan and Esau will share their story of the Abayudaya Jewish Community in Uganda. Rabbi Peltz will give an update about the progress TBS has made in providing them with help and support. Free to attend in-person. No registration required. Zoom option available below.
Zoom - Meeting ID: 894 1881 5962, Phone: 929-205-6099, Passcode: 5783
Naomi Shemer: The Voice of a Nation
Led by Rabbi Michael Katz
Song Secrets - We’ll examine some of the most famous Israeli popular songs of Naomi Shemer and discover historical, musical, and personal secrets hidden in the words and music.
Sundays, October 23, 30; November 6
9:15 am – In-person
