Adult Education
Early 2022 Classes/Lectures
Adult Education at Temple Shalom Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning
Engaging adult learners in life-enhancing study of Jewish texts, Melton is the largest pluralistic adult Jewish education network in the world and Temple Shalom is the only location in Southwest Florida where you can take advantage of this innovative, professionally developed curriculum. This year, Temple Shalom is offering three courses taught by Rabbi Adam Miller, Rabbi Ariel Boxman and Temple Shalom Rabbinic Scholar, Rabbi Frank Muller. Classes begin soon. Visit our website at www.naplestemple.com/ learn/adults for more information or contact the Temple Shalom Education Department at 239-455-2233.
Jewish Spirituality – beginning Jan. 13, 1 p.m.
Temple Shalom member and yoga
teacher Missy Balsam will lead this class that focuses on tikkun middot (spiritual and ethical traits), meditation and other mindfulness practices. The sessions take place every other Thursday for eight weeks with a minimal cost. Please call Temple Shalom for more information.
Wise Aging: Sacred Living – beginning Jan. 6, 1 p.m.
Facilitated by Rabbi Adam Miller and Missy Balsam, this course consists of eight sessions and takes place every other Thursday. Wise Aging will guide you through reflective work that enables you to come to new understandings about your life, self, values and Jewish practices. Learning modes include text study, active listening, mindfulness meditation, exercises, reflection and journaling.
Saturday Morning Torah Study – ongoing at 8:30 a.m.
Study the weekly Torah portion with the guidance of clergy. Learners of all levels are welcome. For more information, contact Temple Shalom at 239-455-3030.
Israel Book Discussion Group – ongoing
The Israel Book Discussion Group will meet monthly on the fourth Monday of the month at 11 a.m. to discuss a selected fiction or nonfiction book about Israel, relating what we learn from it to more current events regarding Israel. Please contact Michael Rubner at exfgomsu@aol.com for more information.
Beth Tikvah All Things Jewish Program
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eth Tikvah offers a myriad of cultural, intellectual, social, musical and religious programming throughout the year, but especially during Naples’ busiest months. Its adult education program is ongoing. All Beth Tikvah lectures and events are open to the Greater Naples community, and all are welcome. Both in-person and online formats are offered.
Lecture Series 2021/2022
Beth Tikvah hosts a seasonal lecture series. This year, there are seven lectures, each presented by a different speaker on interesting topics
throughout the season as shown below. Dec. 2, 2021 – Jeff Margolis launches the series with his presentation on The Demise of the Great American Supermarket. Jan. 14 and 15 – Rabbi Irving Elson addresses Ethical Challenges of Modern Warfare. Jan. 20 and Feb. 3 – Dr. June Sochen and Joyce Schrager discuss current events. Jan. 30 – Dr. Sandra Lillienthal leads a Day of Learning on “Jewish Life Must be Live.” Feb. 10 – Neil Adelman gives “Further Consideration of the Rosenbergs.”
Feb. 27 – Joel Poznansky shares memories of his time as a captain in Her Majesty’s Personal Guard. March 29 – Shelley Goodman delivers the Poznansky Wellness lecture on “Living in the Unpredictable.” Please check times, topics and biographical details for the Lecture Series on the Beth Tikvah website and through its Trumpet Newsletter If you are interested in attending in person or online, please make your reservation at www.bethtikvahnaples. org, contact us at office@bethtikvah. us or call 239-434-1818.
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