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Benefits of Membership
In the Folkshul Adult
Community
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Weekly emails of the Calendar of Events
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Invitations to Folkshul, Adult Community
and Kehilla for Secular Jews events
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Adult Education programs and study groups
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Folkshul Library privileges: books, DVDs, cassettes and videos
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Intergenerational Women’s Group
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Yiddish Language Classes
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Monthly Restaurant Club
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Social Action and Social Justice projects
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Klezmer band, folk dancing
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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
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Self-governing Council
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Please
join us again
as our Adult Community begins an
exciting new year of activities.
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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.
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
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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