Adult B'nai Mitzvah | Adult Conversion
Continuing Education| Special Events | Community Events
Learning is a lifelong pursuit. The B'nai Amoona team strives to provide multiple avenues to the joy of learning Judaism at every level. Whether you are new to Judaism or deeply involved in text study, we have regular classes and unique opportunities available.
Adult Education classes are generously sponsored by the Diane & Paul Gallant Adult Education Fund and the Stanley & Rochelle Ferdman Innovative Adult Education Fund. Todah Rabbah!
To discuss other payments options, please contact Claudia at 314-576-9990 x122. If you have questions about our programs and classes, please contact Liessa our Director of Congregational Life and Engagement, at 314-576-9990 x116.
The Big Read
Join our staff for 6 weeks of discussions as we prepare for the High Holy Days.
Click here to purchase the book ($25) and register for the complimentary classes.
Books will be available to pick up in the Klei Kodesh office.
Click here for the chapters our staff will be teaching; as well as recommended chapters.
MONDAY
Prequels, Sequels, and Conspiracy Theories in the Tanakh (Bible)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Facilitated by Rabbi Jared Skoff
Class will be in person and online via Zoom beginning July 15, 2024.
Join us as we explore familiar (and unfamiliar) Bible stories, and try to figure out the role these stories played in the ancient Israelite world. What do these Bible stories teach (and cover up) about the politics of ancient times?
TUESDAY
Israel and the Jewish People: Schmooze in the News about Current Events in Israel,
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Facilitated by Senior Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
Zoom: Click here for Zoom info
Are you constantly opening your online news sources or newspapers to read about Israel or other issues related to the Jewish people? Is what you’re reading accurate? What about what you hear on the news? Is it positive or negative? Between the newly formed government, Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Palestinians, we will have endless amounts of current events to speak about and delve into! Join Rabbi Abraham to discuss, evaluate, and learn more about the global landscape regarding both Israel and the Jewish people in the media based off of the current events for that particular week. There will always be something to discuss in this class. This class is complimentary.
Due to spring Jewish Holidays and some previous engagements, we have updated the class dates. Please see the list below:
Tuesday, July 16--NO CLASS, Class to meet on Friday, July 19
Tuesday, July 30--NO CLASS
Normal schedule to resume on Tuesday, August 6.
WEDNESDAY
Beginner's Hebrew (Aleph Bet), 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Facilitated by Cantor Sharon Nathanson
*** Registration now open for 2024***
Classes will be in person from October 30 through May.
Students will learn to decode the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet in this beginning Hebrew reading course.
This class is complimentary when taken with the Intro to Judaism.
If you have any questions, please contact Liessa Alperin at liessa@bnaiamoona.com
Introduction to Judaism, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Facilitated by Senior Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham
*** Registration now open for 2024***
Classes will be in person from October 30 through May
Whether you are new to Judaism or just want to get back to basics, this is a great opportunity to learn with Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham. Come learn or relearn about the basic tenets of being Jewish and our Jewish people. Classes will cover Judaism’s biggest and most inspiring ideas as well as the nuts-and-bolts of daily Jewish living. Including:
· History and culture of the Jewish people
· Holy days and festivals
· Shabbat
· Passover
· Jewish concepts of God and ethics and more!
Cost is $54 which includes the cost of a textbook.
This class is taught in partnership with the Louis & Judith Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University.
SHABBAT
Torah for Today: 10:00 am, Facilitated by Rabbi Jared Skoff (2nd and 4th weekend) and Guests
Kosher Zoom and in Person.
Rabbi Jared Skoff will lead the discussions on the 2nd and 4th weekends with a guest speaker then other weeks. Join us to discuss the weekly Torah reading of our most sacred and ancient text. We seek to apply the relevant lessons of Torah to our lives today. This class is complimentary.
New registration for Fall 2024. Please click the link below!
Adult B'nai Mitzvah
Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the age of 13 is a special and transformative experience. Some of us never had the opportunity. Some of us want to relearn and experience again what we forgot. Still others want to be a positive Jewish role model for their children and grand-children. B'nai Amoona offers the opportunity to participate and celebrate the experience of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at any age.
We will work together to develop the skills of Hebrew Reading, Haftarah and Torah cantillation, in-depth study of the Torah, and other avenues of learning that are geared for the needs of an adult.
Please contact Cantor Sharon Nathanson to explore your Jewish journey as an Adult Bar or Bat Mtizvah.
