Continuing Jewish Education

Jewish tradition holds that learning is a lifelong journey from which none is exempt. Through stimulating the mind, we strengthen our abilities to find meaning in life and, perhaps, answers to the challenging questions that face us everyday. B'nai Israel Jewish Center offers opportunities for study.

Shabbat Services
Each week, during services on Shabbat morning, the Torah portion of the week is addressed as a resource for inspiration and direction. Throughout the generations, the annual cycle of the Torah reading has been a primary source of Jewish learning. The service begins at 9:45 a.m. The Torah service begins at 10:30 a.m. and the study discussion begins at 11:30 a.m.

Ein Yaakov
Ein Yaakov, studied in translation, is a collection of Rabbinical teachings from the Talmud that focuses on moral, ethical, and spiritual matters. Participants are invited on an ongoing basis, as each session is a self-contained learning unit. The group meets on Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. No previous experience necessary!! Please consult the weekly announcements to confirm the class session. The group meets on most Sundays.

Wednesday Evening Courses
Rabbi Feldman's next adult education series will be focusing on the subject of ethical wills. An ethical will is a document that leaves for those who come after us a sense of what we value, what are the important pieces of our lives that we hope will continue among those who know us. The class will take place on the following Wednesday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Feb. 22, 29, Mar. 14, 21, and 28. The class will use as a text, So That Your Values Live On - Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them, by Jack Riemer and Nathaniel Stampfer. Books are available through Rabbi Feldman or during the class.

If you have any questions, Rabbi Feldman can be reached at 707-765-2937 or rabbi@bnaiisrael.net

Individual Study and Direction
Rabbi Feldman is also available to set up individual courses of study, including for those interested in exploring basic Judaism.

You may reach Rabbi Feldman at 707-765-2937 or rabbi@bnaiisrael.net