Adult Education
Winter/Spring 2012 CLASSES!
Jewish & secular topics offered evenings & daytime
To pre-register for any classes please contact Tari in the OZ front office.
Oil, Land, and God: The Iran-Iraq War and its Implications for the Middle East
Bob Mayer, Associate Professor in the Core Division, Champlain College
Mondays, February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
In September, 1980, the forces of Saddam Hussein invaded neighboring Iran, sparking the 20th centuries longest continuous conventional conflict. Lasting until 1988, the First Persian Gulf War resulted in perhaps 1.5 million killed and wounded Iraqis and Iranians, and over a trillion dollars in estimated material losses. The aftermath left deep wounds in the Iranian psyche and continues to affect Tehran's behavior. This class examines this important event, from a historical perspective and as a way to understand current Iranian polices.
Cost: $15 O.Z. members; $25 non-members. All proceeds to go to OZ Adult Ed
Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Joshua Chasan and Rabbi Jan Salzman
Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 7:30-8:45 pm
An introduction and ongoing discussion about the key concepts of Judaism, including Jewish prayer, contemporary Jewish life, and Jewish ecology. New participants are welcome. This is an ongoing introductory class. No cost.
Learn to Read Hebrew
Rabbi Joshua Chasaan
Thursdays, March 22, 29, April 5 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Learn the basics of reading Hebrew with Rabbi Joshua. No cost.
Advance Directives: Making Your Wishes Known
Rev. Ute Schmidt, BCC, ACPE,
Director of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education, FAHC
Thursday, May 10 5 – 6:30 p.m.
The many decisions that one must make in the course of an illness or other physical crisis are often encountered at moments of stress, confusion, or despair. Deciding in advance the particulars of your medical care, especially for end-of-life situations, relieves you and your loved ones of having to do so without time to reflect on the choices. An advanced directive is a document that specifies how much and what kind of intervention you would like in a situation when your health is compromised or declining. No Cost.
Ongoing studies…
Torah Study Rabbi Jan Salzman Tuesday 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. OZ Library
An ongoing study session of Torah portions with group discussion.
Shabbat Morning Torah Study: Parshat Hashavua 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. (not in February)
Rabbi Joshua Chasan An ongoing study of highlights of the weekly Torah portion.
Also watch for announcements for a Winter/Spring Film Series
Watch for fliers and/or articles about these and other Adult Education offerings
Pre-register for classes by calling Tari in the Ohavi Zedek office, 864-0218.
Some classes have a fee, while others do not. Donations welcomed.
Contact rozvt@burlingtontelecom.net for more information.
And, new to O.Z…. Ballroom Dance Lessons
Sundays, February 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Put your dancing shoes on for this series of dance lessons with Samir and Elena Elabd. www.ballroomnights.com
Young adults to seniors are welcome to this series of dance lessons and fun. No experience is necessary, and it is fine to come as a single person. Samir and Elena Elabd have been teaching dance in Vermont since 1988. Their website states: Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing our students with the easiest and quickest way to learn to dance and build confidence on the dance floor. Our teaching method is Progressive and Interrelated. Each pattern builds on the previous one and most patterns can be transferred from one dance to another.
Sign up for either one or two hours that include lessons and practice (You do not have to do both hours)
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Introduction to Smooth Ballroom (Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Introduction to Rhythm Ballroom (Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing)
Cost: Seniors and Young Adults - $8 per one-hour lesson; Adults - $10 per one-hour lesson
We need at least 10 people to hold a class. Please sign up in the O.Z. Office by February 16. Email Roz, or call 233-2461 for a discount. We want everyone to be able to come!
James Carroll is coming to speak at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue!!
FEEN Lecture, April 26, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Jerusalem Jerusalem:
Celebrating Israel’s Independence,
Recognizing the Challenges
James Carroll, “one of the most adept and versatile writers on the American scene today” (Denver Post), is the author of ten novels and six works of non-fiction, including the National Book Award winning An American Requiem; the New York Times bestselling Constantine's Sword, now an acclaimed documentary; House of War, which won the first PEN-Galbraith Award; Practicing Catholic, which Hans Kung calls "brilliantly written, passionate, and vivid." His most recent book is Jerusalem, Jerusalem: How the Ancient City Ignited Our Modern World, published in Spring 2011. He lectures widely, both in the United States and abroad.
Join Rabbi Joshua for a discussion of Jerusalem Jerusalem on March 5, 19, and April 2 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Please sign up in the office.