For more information about the following classes. call Amy in the Lifelong Learning office at (414) 228-7545 or send the Lifelong Learning office a message.
snow policy for adult education
It's that time of year again. The cold weather is quickly approaching, and Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun Religious School is prepared. We will have religious school and adult education cancellations broadcast on the Fox 6 Storm Team Alert Center, Storm Team 4, and on WISN WeatherWatch 12. If the Milwaukee area experiences bad weather conditions, tune into 94.5FM WKTI, 95.7FM WRIT, FM 106 WMIL, The Brew 97.3, 620AM WTMJ, AM920 WOKY, News/Talk 1130, V100 WKKV-FM, WISN-TV 12, or TMJ Channel 4,or log onto TheMilwaukeeChannel.com throughout the day and evening for posting of religious school and/or adult education cancellations.
shabbat morning study minyan
Every Saturday, 9:00 am
Rabbi Marc E. Berkson and Cantor David Barash
Nurture your mind and your spirit. Drop in any Shabbat morning to pray and study with a wonderful group of people!
adult parasha
Dr. Larry Hurwitz
Every Sunday, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Our religious school invites you to learn with Dr. Larry Hurwitz every Sunday. As you may know, Dr. Hurwitz teaches the weekly portion to our students each Sunday and now you have an opportunity to listen and to learn with him. Join us from 10:00 - 10:45 am in Surlow Hall. Contact Amy Kazilsky at 414-228-7545 or directorlll@ceebj.org with any questions
writer's roundtable
Diane Forman
Thursday, March 18
12:45 pm - 3:15 pm
$10 CEEBJ members; $12 non-members You've always wanted to write, to share your stories with other aspiring writers, to receive valuable feedback. Bring your short story, memoir, novel, essay, or poem to the monthly Writer's Roundtable. No experience needed - just a desire to give and receive ideas! For information, call Diane Forman at 262-241-0886 or to reserve your spot, call Amy in the Lifelong Learning Office at 414-228-7545.
Yiddish is alive and well and living in milwaukee
Ruth Rosen
Wednesdays, March 3 & 17
10:00 am-12:00 noon
$47 members; $50 non-members (semester)
Learn the magic of Yiddish! No textbooks, no homework-just an ongoing discussion about the history, the humor, the sorrow, and the love of Yiddish and Yiddishkeit. We'll laugh and learn, have a cup of coffee and maybe a cookie, and take part in the "joys of Yiddish." For information, call Ruth Rosen at 414-446-5670 or to reserve your spot, call Amy in the Lifelong Learning Office at 414-228-7545.
cEEBJ book club 2009
The Club meets each month, on a Tuesday, at 1:00 pm.
A member of the Club leads the discussion on the chosen book.
The following list is subject to change.
3/16/2010 "Olive Kitteridge" Elizabeth Strout
4/20/2010 Marc Chagall, Jonathan Wilson
5/18/2010 Seat At The Table, Jonathan Halberstam (and select 2010-2011 books)
jewish museum milwaukee - "Book talk"
Book Talk focuses on a wide range of literature by noted authors and rabbis and examines people, ideas and events from Jewish life. Upcoming sessions will feature:
April 7: Selections from Sermons - Local Rabbis
June 9: Collected Stories - Grace Paley
August 11: Rashi - Elie Wiesel
The books can be ordered for you by JMM, but must be pre-paid (10% discount for members). Most are available at your local library, or you can order them yourself at bookstores or Amazon.com. The "Local Sermons" will be handed out in advance of the April 7th session.
If you need further information about our Lifelong Learning opportunities, please send us a message