Jewish Edinburgh Learns

Elul Program 5768 - September 2008

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Learning is for everyone: young and old, experts and beginners. We all can be Jewish scholars, part of a 3000 year old tradition. Whether we want to start at the beginning, delve into the world of the Talmud or learn how to do something new, Jewish Edinburgh Learns, can make it happen. Everything you wanted to know you can find out, and lots more besides. All in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. So why not try us? You'll never know if you never learn.

How and Why?

We often have many questions about being Jewish. They can be easily divided into two: How and Why. How do I..? is a common refrain we hear about everything from keeping kosher to putting on tefilin. People also ask deeper questions about why we do things and what is their meaning. We aims to answer both sets of questions with classes on practical Judaism and lectures seeking to answer the deeper questions. Whether you're practical, mystical or both, we have something for you.

HOW? - Sundays 12.00 - 13.00

How to Daven - 7 September 2008 (*)

Ever wanted to lead a service? This is your chance. Learn how to take your part in shule with an expert.

Improve Your Hebrew Reading - 14 September 2008 (*)

Unsure what's going on in shule? Does it all seem Chinese? An easy Hebrew Reading course that will transform your synagogue experience. Continues after Yom Tov.

Learn to Lay Tefilin - 21 September 2008

Embarrassed to come to Shacharit? Not sure what to do with all those leather things? Come and learn how to lay tefilin in a one on one session and feel confident to be a Jewish man.

How to Mourn  - 21 September 2008 (*)

The death of a loved one is something we all have to deal with, yet people are often confused and unsure how to behave. A course on how to deal with life's more challenging moments. Continues after Yom Tov.

WHY? - Tuesdays/Thursdays 20.00 - 21.00

Who Needs a Rabbi? - Tuesday 2 September 2008

What is a Rabbi for? Do we really need one or is he just a waste of space? A look at the real role of a Rabbi and how it may differ from what you expect.

What is Kabbalah? - Thursday 11 September 2008 (*)

We hear a lot about Kabbalah but what really is it and is it only for the famous? Come along and find out. Continues after Yom Tov.

What is Jewish Law? - Tuesday 23 September 2008 (*)

We often hear about Halakhah or Jewish law but do we really understand what it is and how it works? This is an opportunity to do just that. Continues after Yom Tov.

Investigate the Parshah - Thursday 25 September 2008 (*)

Bored during the Torah Reading? Want to understand what's being read? A new look at the weekly Parshah. Continues after Yom Tov.

Special Event Tuesday 9 September 2008

An Evening with the Rubin's - 9 September 2008

Join Rabbi and Rebbetzin Rubin for a scintillating evening of Challah making and conversation.  A very special event, not to be missed.

Getting Ready - Sundays 12.00 - 13.00

Two lectures to prepare you for the High Holy Days

Our Day in Court - 28 September

Rosh Hashanah is the Day Of Judgement. On it Jews believe all mankind is judged for good or bad. What does this mean to us? How can we understand it? A special pre-Rosh Hashanah insight

What Happens When I Die? - 5 October

One of the central themes of Yom Kippur is life and death and Yizkor occupies a prominent place in the service. Yet what does Judaism really believe happens to us when are bodies finally fail us? Come along and prepare for a yearly encounter with our own mortality.

Going Forward (*)

Like what you see? Lectures marked with an asterisk (*) are earmarked to carry on throughout the year. If you like it, tell us so we can continue after Yom Tov.

Contact the Rabbi directly if you are interested in registering or would like further details on any of the courses at rabbi@ehcong.com