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Adult Education at Temple Shalom
from Connections 2023
by jewishnaples
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 two courses taught by Rabbi Adam Miller and Rabbi Ariel Boxman. 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. 12, 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. Visit our website at www.naplestemple.com/learn/adults for more information or contact the Temple Shalom Education Department at 239-455-2233.
Wise Aging: Sacred Living –beginning Jan. 5, 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. Visit our website at www.naplestemple.com/learn/adults for more information or contact the Temple Shalom Education Department at 239-455-2233.
Scholar-in-Residence –Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5
Maggie Anton, an award-winning author of historical fiction and a Talmud scholar with expertise in Jewish women’s history, joins us as our Scholarin-Residence. Generously supported by The Shirley and Henry Kraus Scholar in Residence Fund.
The Development of Modern Israeli Culture Through Film – Wednesdays, May 10, 17 & 24, 12:30 p.m.
This class will explore different aspects of Israeli history and culture through film clips with instructor Rabbi Ariel Boxman. Each session will begin with a short discussion. Topics include Early Immigration and Culture Clash, The British Mandate, The Holocaust and Israeli Society, and War and Terrorism in Israel. Visit our website at www.naplestemple.com/learn/adults for more information or contact the Temple Shalom Education Department at 239-455-2233.
Saturday Morning Torah Study – ongoing at 8:30 a.m.
Study the weekly Torah portion via Zoom 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.
