Adult Education

Never Stop Learning - Monday Nights at TBY!

Course Information

Call the Temple office at 954-928-0410 or email at info@templebatyam.org for more information and to register.

All courses are offered in person at TBY  and on Zoom. Classes are NOT recorded.

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                                            Introduction to Judaism & Hebrew

Introduction to Judaism
These courses are for anyone who:
Didn’t have the opportunity to learn during childhood.
Is considering becoming part of a Jewish family.
Is considering joining the Jewish people.
Wants a good review of the basics of Judaism.

Introduction to Jewish Holidays
Taught by Rabbi Spey, 7:30 pm
8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
The Jewish People are always celebrating, observing, or remembering significant moments each year, often with food. Learn what, how, and why.

Introduction to Jewish History
Taught by Rabbi Spey, 7:30 pm
12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23
Learn about the fascinating history of the Jewish people from their roots in Ancient Israel until now.

Introduction to the Jewish Home and Lifecycle
Taught by Rabbi Spey, 7:30 pm
3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
From the time a child is born, that child will move through different rites of passage marked by Jewish rituals, even through and beyond death
There are no required texts for these courses.

Introduction to Hebrew
This course is for anyone who:
Didn’t have the opportunity to learn during childhood.
Is considering becoming part of a Jewish family.
Is considering joining the Jewish people
Wants a good review of the basics of Judaism.
Wants to become an adult Brit Mitzvah or Confirmand

Introduction to Hebrew
Taught by Dr. Becker 6:30 pm
8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
If you can’t tell the difference between an Aleph and a Bet, this is the right place to start. Throughout this course, you will master the Hebrew letters and their sounds. You will also learn the meaning of some basic vocabulary words that will help you decode and understand simple sentences and prayers. With practice, you will become comfortable with words and phrases used in daily Jewish life.

Required Text for this course: Aleph Isn't Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults, Book 1
URJ Press (Behrman House)
ISBN 978-0-8074-0726

                                                            Advanced Learning

Jewish Studies
Continue your learning for another year because you:
Just can’t get enough of a good thing!
Found a great group of people to learn with!
Learning has become a way of life!

Everything but the Kitchen Sink, and Maybe That, Too!
Taught by Rabbi Spey 6:30 pm
8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
We learn in Pirke Avot 1:6 that everyone should provide themselves with a teacher and acquire someone with whom to learn. But what to learn?

This discussion-based class will explore different topics that learners want to know more about. Email Rabbi Spey with your suggestions at rdspey@ templebatyam.org.

Shabbat Worship and Torah Study

TBY’s Best Kept Secret!
by Elissa Mogilefsky

After my mother Ruth died, I decided that during the month of shloshim, I would attend Saturday morning services at TBY to say Kaddish in addition to attending Friday night service. Well, that month has turned into many months!

Attending Saturday morning services has been an outstanding experience for me. There is an informal and intimate Saturday morning service at 10:30 on the days when there is no Brit Mitzvah. The service is very participatory and filled with beautiful prayers and melodies, some of which differ from Friday night.  We all participate in a group aliyah and say the prayers before and after Rabbi Spey reads from the Torah. We then have a lively discussion and share our thoughts on the weekly portion.   My brain gets exercised every Saturday morning.

And there is no need to get dressed up - a relaxed atmosphere.

I come away on Saturday mornings feeling upbeat and energized for my Shabbat.  It is always surprising that so few people attend. Come some Saturday morning and find out what I am talking about; you, too, will love and know about one of TBY’s best-kept secrets!

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Special programs throughout the year provide opportunities to explore books, Jewish music, and culture.  Please check the TBY calendar for all program listings.