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Here’s your chance to find answers to the questions you have about Judaism. As Jews we are on a lifelong journey for understanding and wisdom. At Temple Sholom, we offer many opportunities for adults to continue their exploration of Jewish culture and tradition.
• Chutzpah 2012
Saturday, February 11 at 7:15pm at the Norman Rothstein Theatre
 Please join Temple Sholom’s Adult Education Committee for the world premiere of the musical and theatrical adaptation of Joseph Skibell’s masterpiece novel, A Blessing on the Moon - The Colour of Poison Berries. This mythical story is a haunting evocation of the Polish Holocaust experience and a journey towards peace and wisdom.
Mary-Louise Albert, a Temple Sholom member, and the artistic managing director of Chutzpah will speak to our group after the performance about the history of the Chutzpah Festival, how performances are chosen and any questions about specific events at Chutzpah 2012.
A Blessing on the Moon - The Colour of Poison Berries is sponsored in part by
Jackie & Horatio Kemeny, also Temple Sholom members.
Tickets are $16 for groups of 10 or more. Please RSVP and pay to Temple Sholom by February 8 in order for tickets to be reserved.
Hope to see you there!
Helen Rivers, Adult Ed Co-Chair
• Conversations and Chai Tea Series
An evening of Green Tea
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30-9:00pm
 In the spirit of Tu B’Shevat, join us for an evening that will explore the concepts of environmentalism and sustainability from a Jewish perspective.
According to our traditions, what makes a healthy community?
What can we learn from our ancient texts about conservation and our relationship with nature and the environment?
We’ll also have the chance to learn more about interesting organizations that apply these concepts and deal with these issues right here in Vancouver.
Jerry Growe is our featured speaker for this event, which is being co-hosted by the Creative Observance and Adult Education Committees.
• Adult Education series with Rabbi Carey Brown
 Rabbi Carey Brown will be teaching two adult education “mini-courses” this spring. Each course will take place over two sessions.
Please join us for any nights that you are available!
“Biomedical Ethics and the Jewish Tradition”
Tuesdays, February 14 & 21 ,2012 at 7:30-9:00 pm
How does our Jewish tradition guide us in matters of modern bio-medical ethics? Though the details of our medical circumstances are modern, our traditional texts can offer us a great deal of guidance. For centuries, Jewish Responsa literature has been an important way for Jews to find real-life answers to the questions and concerns in their lives. Jews write to rabbis with questions about a specific situation and the rabbis respond with an opinion based upon an understanding of Torah, Talmud, and Jewish values.
We will explore various Responsa, as well as the biblical and rabbinic sources, that help to guide us on topics such as: end of life care, treatment of the terminally ill, stem cell research and in-vitro fertilization.
“The Origins of the Haggadah”
Thursdays, March 22 & 29, 2012 at 7:30-9:00 pm
Why will this Pesach be different than every other? Because you will come to your seder table with a deeper understanding of the Haggadah than ever before! What does the order signify? Why are all those stories included about the rabbis and their late night study? Who wrote this in the first place?
The Passover Haggadah and the traditions of the seder have developed over centuries. The haggadah is a document with deep layers that are fascinating to explore. In the class we will explore the historical circumstances under which the seder was developed, how the rabbis of the Mishnah and Talmud framed the haggadah and its themes, what happened in the Middle Ages that completely altered the haggadah, and how the realities of the Holocaust and creation of the State of Israel have informed our modern haggadot.
• Downtown Talmud Study
What does the Talmud have to say about the issues of the day? Traditional Rabbinic wisdom sheds light on ethics, values and a variety or contemporary concerns. Bring your lunch and let’s talk Talmud! No experience necessary.
Place: Price Waterhouse Boardroom, 250 Howe St, Seventh Floor.
Time: Noon on the fourth Tuesdays of the month.
• Shabbat Morning Torah Study
What better way to start your Shabbat morning than with an informal discussion of the weekly Torah portion. We supply the coffee and snacks—you bring the questions and passion to learn.
Place: Temple Sholom library
Time: 8:30am on the first & third Saturday of the month.
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