Adult Education Classes, News and Events
Introduction to Judaism Course...Session begins May 31
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Starting January 23, 2023...Beginner Hebrew Class for Adults
Have you always wanted 
to learn Hebrew?
Do you want to have an adult B'nai Mitzvah?
This is a 10 week course focused on learning the Hebrew alphabet and beginning to read prayers. Upon completion of this course, there will be another class on Hebrew Chanting.
Cookie Cohen will be teaching this class on Monday's at Bnai Israel from 1:30 - 2:30 PM. (Note: Classes, will note be held on holidays when the office is closed). You will receive your own Hebrew Workbook for learning. Class size will be limited to 10 people to allow for hands on learning.
If you are unable to join the class at this time, but are interested in learning Hebrew or participating in an Adult Bnai Mitzvah, please complete the registration form and Rabbi Bender will work with you on other options.
Cost is $18 BIC Members; $36 Non Members
Scholarship is available if needed. Please contact the Bnai Israel office for more information.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn: Mysticism & Judaism, Part 3: Sefirot
Wednesday, July 12 12:00PM $10/person
Join Rabbi Bender for the series on Mysticism & Judaism, Part 3: Sefirot
Please register by July 10.
When you register, please also select the type of sandwich you want. If you have any specific food requests, please also include in the notes section below.
$10 per person. Scholarship is available if needed. Please contact the office.
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Lunch & Learn: Mysticism & Judaism, Part 2: Jewish Astrology
Thursday, June 15 12:00PM $10/person
Join Rabbi Bender for the series on Mysticism & Judaism, Part 2: Jewish Astrology
Please register by June 12.
When you register, please also select the type of sandwich you want. If you have any specific food requests, please also include in the notes section below.
$10 per person. Scholarship is available if needed. Please contact the office.
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Lunch & Learn: Mysticism & Judaism, Part 1: Shavuot
Wednesday, May 31 12:00PM $10/person
oin Rabbi Bender for the beginning of this 3 part series on Mysticism & Judaism.
Please register by May 21.
When you register, please also select the type of sandwich you want. If you have any specific food requests, please also include in the notes section below.
$10 per person. Scholarship is available if needed. Please contact the office.
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Lunch & Learn: Jewish Theology, Part 3: Theology & Yom HaShoah
Wednesday, April 19 12:00PM $10/person
Join Rabbi Bender for the 3rd part in the Jewish Theology series.
Please register below by Friday, April 14. When you register, please also select the type of sandwich you want. If you have any specific food requests, please also include in the notes section below.
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Lunch & Learn: Jewish Theology, Part 2 Theology & Passover: Theology of Creation, Revelation and Redemption
Wednesday, March 29 12:00PM $10/person
Continue the discussion of Jewish Theology as it relates to Passover. This is Part 2 in the Jewish Theology series.
Please register below by Friday, March 24. When you register, please also select the type of sandwich you want. If you have any specific food requests, please also include in the notes section below.
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Lunch & Learn: What's the Deal with all these Rabbinic Holidays?
Wednesday, February 8 12:00PM $10/person
Before the Rabbis came along, Judaism only had a handful of holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Passover and Shavuot. The Rabbis added in many other holidays and days of remembrance, including Hanukkah. The question is, why?
Registration is $10 or contact the office at 910-762-1117 if a scholarship is needed.
Please RSVP for this event by Monday February 6 by clicking here so lunch can be ordered.
Lunch & Learn: Breaking the Cycles of our Forefathers
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 12:00PM $10/person
Did you notice how Abraham is not always the best father in the world? Come unpack his parenting in a Jewish framework.
Registration is $10 or contact the office at 910-762-1117 if a scholarship is needed.
Please RSVP for this event by Monday by November 14 by clicking here so lunch can be ordered.
Lunch & Learn: From Loss to Love
Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 12:00PM $10/person
Join Rabbi Bender for lunch and a discussion on transition. This week in the Jewish calendar we transition from loss to love, from Tisha b'Av to Tu b'Av. What can we learn from this sudden transition?
Registration is $10 or contact the office at 910-762-1117 if a scholarship is needed.
Please RSVP for this event by Monday by Aug 8 by clicking here so lunch can be ordered.
Lunch & Learn: How to Have A Meaningful Conversation
Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 12:00pm $10/person
We will be using the weekly Torah portions from this time of year to learn how to (and how not to) have meaningful conversations to build lasting relationships. Lunch & Class will be held in the Social Hall.
Registration is $10 or contact the office at 910-762-1117 if a scholarship is needed.
Please RSVP for this event by Monday, July 11 by clicking here so lunch can be ordered.
Lunch & Learn: Is Flag Day a Jewish Holiday?
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 12:00pm $10/person
Come grab lunch and learn more about Flag Day. Lunch & Class will be held in the Social Hall. Contact the office if a scholarship is needed.
Please RSVP for this event by Wednesday, June 13 by clicking here so lunch can be ordered.
Lunch & Learn (Yes, with lunch), Tuesday, November 9th, 12 pm
Come for an outdoor lunch and learn in honor of the 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht. Class will be held outside and sandwiches will be served. If it is raining, class will be held inside and lunches will be sent home with participants.
Please RSVP for this event by Friday, November 5th by clicking here so sandwiches can be ordered.
Lunch & Learn (Yes, with lunch), Chanukah Edition, Tuesday, November 30th, 12 pm
Come nosh on sandwiches and oily goodies while learning about the Evolution of Chanukah. Class will be held outside so food can be served. If it is raining, class will be held inside and lunches will be sent home with participants.
Please RSVP for this event by Wednesday, November 24th by clicking here so food can be ordered.
