Adult Education

Congregation B’nai Israel and Mosaic Law Congregation Present: Scholar-in-Residence Weekend, Jan. 22 – 24, 2010

Rabbi Naomi Levy: “Talking to God”

Rabbi Naomi Levy is a unique and passionate voice in the contemporary Jewish world. She has been involved in drawing hundreds of disaffected Jews back to a Judaism that is soulful, committed to social justice, meaningful, relevant and fun.

The Jewish Forward just listed Rabbi Levy as one of the 50 most influential Jewish leaders in the nation.

Download the flyer for this event here.

Rabbi's Book Club

Rabbi’s Book Group will meet next on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 10:30 am. The book is Have A Little Faith by Mitch Albom.

This book can currently be obtained from Amazon.com for $13.47. I understand it is also currently sold at Costco for $13.09. If you order from Amazon, be sure to go through the Tzedaka link on the CBI website at www.bnais.com .

The group meets at Harriette Schwartz’ home. Be sure to call Harriette to RSVP at 916-972-9793.

Congregation B’nai Israel’s 10th Annual Adult Retreat, Feb. 12-14, 2010

Please join us for thoughtful and stimulating discussions and activities on this year’s theme:

Creating Your Jewish Path/Making Conscious Choices, Featuring teachings by Rabbi King-Tornberg

Our annual retreat is an opportunity for songs, nature walks, terrific food, spiritual intimacy, meditation, study, and camaraderie, all in the beautiful Napa Hills! Fees range from $220 to $265 per person.

Watch for more information in December, or call Steven Tincher at 916-443-5950, stincher@beta-techconsulting.com

Click here for the retreat flyer. And, click here for the retreat registration form.

Religious Ethics in the 21st Century
Led by Rabbi Alfi, Religious Ethics in the 21st Century meets at noon on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month through June. Current location is within the offices of Greenberg Traurig.

Note that seating is somewhat limited; please arrive promptly. Rabbi Alfi will provide the text materials to support the study of topics of current interest. Note that there are no meetings on March 10, April 14, June 23, and July 14. For information, contact Barbara Colton, bcolton45@sbcglobal.net  

Interested in getting involved in Adult Education as a teacher, student or committee member? Contact Rabbi's Assistant, Sandora, at 916-446-4861.