"A Jew cannot be a
  Jew on his own. 
 A Jew needs to be
 part of a community."

  - Elie Wiesel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Benefits of Membership
In the Folkshul Adult Community

● Weekly emails of the Calendar of Events

● Invitations to Folkshul, Adult Community
and Kehilla for Secular Jews events

● Adult Education programs and study groups

● Folkshul Library privileges: books, DVDs, cassettes and videos

● Intergenerational Women’s Group

● Yiddish Language Classes

● Monthly Restaurant Club

● Social Action and Social Justice projects

● Klezmer band, folk dancing

● Community Holiday and Life Cycle events, including
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur observances, Sukkos,
Hanukkah, Passover, B’nai Mitzvah celebrations, MLK Day Observance and others

● Self-governing Council

 

 

Please join us again
as our Adult Community begins an 
exciting new year of activities.
 

 

Adult Education Schedule for 2009-2010

ALL PROGRAMS MEET FROM 10:15 TO 12.30

Sunday October 18, 2009
Finding the Real Jesus
Viewing Jesus as an historic figure, the group will explore the latest on Jesus, the man. Can this lead to better understanding between Christians and Jews? Lou Hartman

Sunday November 22, 2009
Yiddish Writers
19th century issues which provoked and stimulated Mendele, Peretz and Sholem Aleichem contributions to Yiddish literature. Why it’s important to read and study these and other Yiddish writers. Bob Kleiner and Gabe Ross

Sunday December 13, 2009
Photography Workshop: People
Experienced photographers Dan Johnson and
Lou Hartman share what they’ve learned about making great photos of people .Participants will wander through the school, cameras in hand, apply techniques discussed, and take photos of Folkshulers. Follow up includes instructive critique, photo editing for display on our Wall of Fame at Springside. Bring: digital camera; memory card; extra batteries or charger.

Sunday December 20, 2009
21st Century Yiddish: Mame-Loshn Today, Tomorrow & in Fifty Years
History of Yiddish and its future as both an international language and integral part of Jewish identity. Presentation includes videos of  Yiddish speakers, as well as presenter’s anecdotes of his ongoing adventure as a young Yiddish speaker. Jordan Kutzik

Sunday, January 10, 2010
Jewish Resistance During WWII
Organized within small underground networks, Jewish armed resistance against the Nazis is an important and largely overlooked part of history. Presentation examines a cross-section of individuals, organizations and events in Lithuania, Belorussia, Poland, France, Germany and Yugoslavia. Dave Kutzik

Sunday March 21, 2010
A Visit with Novelist, Poet, Playwright Alan Appel
Explore the integration of Jewish philosopy and Eastern religions in this writer’s works. Book signing; books available for purchase.
www.allanappel.com


Sunday March 7, 2010
Secular Jewish Perspective on the Death Penalty: A Dialogue
Presented by Marc Bookman, public defender, Defender Association Homicide Unit. Jewish ethics and guidelines to our actions. Discussion includes Folkshul 8th and 9th grade classes.

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Intergenerational Women's Group Schedule for 2009-2010

Women of all ages are welcome to join our discussion and support group.  We are a lively bunch!

We meet monthly at Jewish Children's Folkshul on the Sundays listed below.  Directions
Groups begin at 10:15 AM and run to 12:30 PM. Members can break midway to attend other activities.  

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sunday, May 9, 2010

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The Mamas and the Tates

Calling all musicians! Folkshul's own Klezmer band, the Mamas and the Tates, is always looking for players to join, jam, learn and perform! Featured at many of our Community programs, the band practices on Sundays at Folkshul. Contact Dave Kutzik for more information.

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Folkshul meets at Springside School in Chestnut Hill, 8000 Cherokee St., Phila. PA 19118

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