Limud Sinai: Temple Sinai's Adult Learning Curriculum
Click here for our Limud Sinai 5783 Trimester 3 brochure.
Upcoming Adult Learning Programs
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The Jewish State: Examining the Jewish Identities of Israelis
Tuesdays at 10:00 am, March 14-May 23
We will explore the complex and evolving Jewish identities of Israelis today. Through a blend of primary texts, videos, and songs, this course provides critical context for Israel’s contemporary challenges. Moreover, it will provide insight into the rich variety of Jewish identities that coexist within the delicate fabric of Israeli society. Open to Sinai members and guests and requires pre-registration.
Wednesday Night Limud
Join your clergy and Sinai faculty VIRTUALLY for enriching discussion around the most foundational texts and ideas in Judaism. We will be using the brand new, highly innovative curriculum of the Shalom Hartman Institute. Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism is a curricular project which offers a sophisticated yet accessible introduction to philosophical ideas in Jewish peoplehood, practice, faith, and ethics.
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Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for adults taught by Rabbi Natan Trief interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Open to all, this course is designed for interfaith couples, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews of all stripes who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience.
Living Room Limud
Though we love meeting and learning in Temple Sinai, we recognize that enriching Jewish learning could and should happen anywhere. Welcome to Living Room Limud, one of our signature events of the year. Interested in hosting your friends and acquaintances for learning in your living room? Have you ever wanted to discuss a certain idea with your clergy and fellow congregants? Let us know! We will plan two of these per month on Wednesday afternoons or evenings.
Israel at 75
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.
Hebrew in the House
Join Rabbi Natan for Hebrew at your own pace, some unstructured time focusing on one of the building blocks of the Jewish People: the Hebrew language. This is NOT a class, rather it is open study time for self-motivated learners who have questions or simply want to review or gain greater insights into various Hebrew passages.
Reading Corner
Engage in some thought-provoking discussion during our Rona Balser Book Club and our Banned Book Club. In addition, check out the Lounging in the Library section to learn about other book discussions and library events with Rabbi Phil Kranz.
Learn More About Our Book Clubs Here
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.
Sinai Film Series
Join us for viewing and discussing various films in the long-running Temple Sinai Film Series. Topics and facilitators will vary throughout the year. As part of the celebration around Israel’s 75th birthday, we will focus several of the films on Israeli culture and society. Please check out our current brochure for more information and dates.
Lounging in the Library
Did you know that Temple Sinai houses the largest synagogue library in the Southeast? Meet us as Rabbi Kranz introduces us to some of his picks and we learn how the new and improved Learning Center can become a bigger part of our lives. Join us over wine and cheese as we sip and schmooze over incredible books and profound ideas. Please visit our trimester brochure to view current dates.
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.
