Upcoming Adult Learning Programs
Clergy Learning Series
Join the Temple Sinai Clergy as they rotate facilitation of a class on the most compelling texts of Jewish tradition. Each session will be led by a different member of the clergy team and will feature a text as well as some background on what makes it so meaningful to us today. For convenience, each class will be offered twice: once in the evening and then the class will then be repeated during the day. Choose either session to get the same great lesson.
Melton at Temple Sinai
Cairo Geniza Taught by Dr. Shelley Buxbaum
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, January 12-March 16
This ancient-era version of reality TV gives you a front-row seat to the drama, gossip, legal transactions, and other daily intrigues – straight from the Middle Ages. This course brings to life an exotic era in Jewish history, revealing the inner thoughts of real-life characters exploring the daily interactions and behaviors of Jewish men, women and families living along the Mediterranean more than 1,000 years ago.
Sunday Morning Learning
The Sunday Morning Learning program is aimed at providing meaningful learning opportunities to all adults in our community on Sunday mornings. The topics are varied, the presenters are all phenomenal, and the conversation will be lively.
Once you click on the link below, please scroll down for specific information on individual Sunday Morning Learning events.
Mussar Class
Spiritual Fortification with Steve Chervin
Thursdays at 7:00 pm, January 7-February 23
Would you like to cultivate greater patience, gratitude, loving kindness, humility, compassion, moderation, responsibility, etc. in a Jewish context? Mussar is best translated to mean moral lesson, and encompasses all forms of ethical behavior. Mussar is a character education program rooted in Jewish tradition. Class starts in January with a limit of 8 participants.
PNK Learning Center
The PNK Learning Center was established shortly after Temple Sinai was formed in 1968. Today it boasts a collection of OVER 12,000 TITLES, making it the largest Jewish library in Atlanta. The Learning Center is a repository for books, newspapers, periodicals, DVDs, CDs, and audio books. Films shown at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival are purchased by the library if available, and may be checked out for home viewing. Any subject which relates to the Jewish experience is eligible for inclusion in the collection.
Reading Corner
Engage with us during our Rona Balser Book Club and our Book Talks with Rabbi Phil Kranz.
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Join the Temple Sinai Clergy in meaningful and stimulating conversation as we fulfill the Jewish mitzvah of Talmud Torah/Lifelong Learning. Every Saturday morning at 9:00 am, we will join together to dive into the Torah portion of the week and other relevant issues. It is a fantastic way to feel the spirit of Shabbat and connect with one of Sinai's strongest traditions.
Adult Hebrew Classes
Join Rabbi Natan Trief and/or our shinshin Amit (young Israeli-in-residence in ATL) for a casual conversation in beginner's modern Hebrew. Some basic, prior knowledge of Hebrew would be helpful as we gather to express simple thoughts in our ancient, yet modern language.
Israel
Temple Sinai strives to keep Israel a priority in our adult education programming, clergy sermons and discussions, as well as synagogue trips to visit Israel .
Adult Ed Film Series
Watch award-winning films from the Atlanta Jewish Film
Festival chosen for you by members of the AJFF selection committee.
Take Out Judaism
In the intimate, comfortable and entertaining setting of someone’s home, you and your friends can gather to schmooze, eat and learn with one of our amazing clergy and educators. Choose one of the available courses offered on our Take Out Judaism menu, coordinate a date to host with the appropriate instructor, gather at least ten guests*, order some takeout, and enjoy a memorable and fun evening! Contact the clergy or staff member directly if are interested in hosting an event.
