:: Wednesday Morning Study

Spring 2008

Israel at 60

 As our homeland turns the young age of 60, we will use this milestone birthday as an opportunity to look at the creation of the State of Israel from its biblical roots to modern day developments.  Exploring a variety of texts both ancient and modern, including novels, poetry and music,
we will celebrate the accomplishments and history of the land
and people of Eretz Yisrael.

All classes will be Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30am at the Temple

Dates and Topics:
March 5	Biblical & Liturgical Roots – Rabbi Hessel
March 12	Israel and exile: Examination of Jewish presence in the land following the destruction of the Second Temple – Rabbi Shankman
March 19	The Birth of Modern Zionism – Rabbi Lustig
March 26	Hatikvah: The fight for Israel’s existence – Rabbi Burrows
April 2	Jerusalem – Rabbi Hessel
April 9	The Reform movement and Israel – Rabbi Lustig
April 16	Music of Israel – Cantors Manevich and Bortnick
April 30	Israel’s Future: Current issues and events – Rabbi Lustig