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Proverbs II
Part 2 of 3 Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Discussion of the topic of female images in the Book of Proverbs. In this lecture we will examine the different characteristics, roles and symbolic values of the prototypical and individual women...
In Recognition of 50 Year Rabbis
Remarks from the class: Rabbi Ezra M. Finkelstein, rabbi emeritus, Midway Jewish Center, Syosset,...
Proverbs I
Part 1 of 3 Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A general introduction to wisdom literature both in the Bible and in Ancient Near Eastern literature, and an introduction to the Book of Proverbs, which...
Azkarat Neshamot 2011
In memory of departed colleagues.
Rabbi Jeffrey A. Wohlberg, rabbi emeritus, Adas Israel Congregation, Washington, D.C.
Cantor Avraham Alpert, Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas, NV
Cantor Andres Kornworcel, Midbar Kodesh Temple,...
Dvar Torah 2011- Tuesday
Presented March 29, 2011 by Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor, The Jewish Theological Seminary
Presented at RA Convention 2011 ...
How to build relationships with People in the School Setting
How to build relationships with people in the school setting who are hard to get along with.
Presented March 3, 2011 by Rabbi Susan Leider, Rabbi Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles...
Curriculum-Planning and Programming for Lifelong Learning
How to build an integrated curriculum across age groups and segments of the synagogue community.
Presented February 17, 2011 by Rabbi Shelly Kniaz, Director of Life Long Learning, Temple Emanuel of Pascack Valley, Woodlciff Lake...
Supervision of Faculty and Engaging New Personnel
How to hold faculty responsible for their work.
Presented in March, 2011 by Susan Werk, Synagogue Educator, Congregation Agudath Israel, Caldwell,...
Goldstone Reconsiders
Last week, Judge Richard Goldstone who authored the Goldstone Report on the 2008-2009 Gaza war, wrote in a Washington Post op-ed published last Friday that “if I had known then what I know now, the Goldstone Report would have been a different...
Resolution in Support of Darfur and South Sudan Independence
“There is a real danger that the media, United States Government and international community will lose focus in the weeks and months ahead. During this critical time, we need your...