Become a Joys of Jewish Learning Patron...

Temple Israel's Joys of Jewish Learning Program is a mostly self-sustaining one, seeking to bring top quality teachers, speakers, and events to Temple Israel. We therefore invite you to please consider becoming a Patron of that ongoing tradition. With your generous support, we will be able to continue to offer our many programs and grow out adult education program for many years to come.

The cost of patronage is $180 per person or couple and includes the opportunity for a more intimate meeting with our various guests throughout the year and a special Patrons Recognition event in the Spring.

After reading through this catalogue of Joys of Jewish Learning offerings for the coming year, we hope that you will see the value in supporting adult education at Temple Israel. Gifts and sponsorships for any particular event are also gladly accepted, as are contributions to our various adult education special funds. We thank you, in advance, for your generosity and support.

Please contact Temple Educator, Sharon Amster Brown for more information at 562-434-0996 Ext. 115 or sab@tilb.org.

Joys of Jewish Learning Patrons - 2007 / 2008

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Joys of Jewish Learning Patrons

Ms. Esther Albert
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Alpert
Mr. & Mrs. David Barrad
Ms. Carol Beckerman
Mr. J. Garth Begler & Mrs. Laura Synder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Belkin
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Berro
Mr. Marc Coleman & Mrs. Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
Ms. Coni Craig
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Dahlin
Ms. Ruth Davis
Drs. Mark Dressner & Matthew Davis
Ms. Jean Feldman
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Fike
Mr. & Mrs. John Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Gewirtz
Ms. Dawn Haldane & Mr. Art Lim
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Ham-Rosebrock
Ms. Judith Hardaker
Mr. & Mrs. Alain Hirsch
Ms. Ruth Kaller
Mrs. Joan Leb
Mr. & Mrs. David Leib
Mrs. Judith Leff
Dr. Fred Masback
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Masters
Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Philips
Dr. Irv Pilger
Mrs. Dodie Robbins
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Samuel
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Seifer
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Simon
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Singer
Ms. Renee Simon & Mr. Jack Blecher
Ms. Arlene Solomon
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Speizer
Mrs. Elaine Warren
Mr. & Mrs. Art Zahler

To review the Syllabus to our

Introduction to Judaism Class
starting January 16, 2008 thru May 14, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
please click on the following link:

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
CLASS

To sign up for the class, please click on the following link

http://urj.org/psw/outreach/intro/

On the left side is Introduction to Judaism, click on the link then go down to where you see Registration Form, click on the link and print out the form.

TEMPLE ISRAEL WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB...

The Temple Israel Women's Book Club had a successful second year, and we are looking forward to more good reading and discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity for women from our Congregation to come together to learn, read, and enjoy one another’s company.

The following books have been chosen for the Temple Israel Women’s Book Club for 2007-2008. The sessions will take place at Temple Israel on the dates listed below from September, 2007, through July, 2008, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. If you have any questions or would like further information, please call Joan Leb, 562-435-9390.

Please come and join us. No previous experience is necessary.

May 14, 2008
Jephte’s Daughter by Naomi Ragen.
Batsheva, the daughter of a wealthy American businessman, is forced into an arranged marriage with a Torah scholar in Jerusalem. As she tries to adjust to her new life, she is faced with the reality that her husband’s piety masks his cruelty.

July 9, 2008
In the Image by Dara Horn.
Leora withdraws into herself after her best friend is killed by a hit-and-run driver, but after she meets her friend’s grandfather she becomes engaged in his life in Vienna and Amsterdam. The novel, another of the UJR’s Significant Jewish Books, is “about people seeking love, commitment, and fulfillment within a religious and cultural context.”

All of these books are available from Amazon.com and from the public libraries in the area including Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and Orange County.

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Facilitator, Joan Leb
Cost: None

If you have any questions or would like further information, please call Joan Leb, 562-435-9390.

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Attention All Women Ages 13 to 113
Join us for Rosh Chodesh at 7:00 p.m.

Rosh Chodesh, the Jewish observance of the new moon, is an evening set aside each month to renew our Jewish and feminine ties to our tradition and each other. This relaxing evening will include opportunities for learning, discussion, meditation, sharing personal experiences, and schmoozing. If you’re looking to connect more spiritually to Judaism and socially to the women in our temple family, this is the place!

The positive response to Rosh Chodesh gatherings has been incredible and we are happy to announce that we will be continuing our celebrations next year!

June 3, 2008
July 3, 2007

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