The Forest Hills Jewish Center

Adult Education and Jewish Learning Program

Mitzvah Initiative Seminar
Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik, Instructor
14 Monday nights beginning October 19
The underlying idea of Chancellor Eisen's Mitzvah Initiative is to create a common language around the idea of mitzvah (and the idea of obligation) that will facilitate greater observance within the Conservative laity. This seminar will not be a "class" in the traditional sense, but it will certainly involve learning and discussion.

Talmud Study
Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik, Instructor
ongoing, beginning Thursday October 15
immediately following the 7am Minyan.
Center Members free; $10 per session for non-members.

Hebrew Language Class
Erellah Katz, Instructor
10 Tuesday nights beginning October 20, through December 22.
The semester will consist of developing and expanding basic skills by way of total immersion in the language. There will be a minimal use of the English language, even for translation. Beginners and more advanced students will be able to participate and speak together.
Beginners will be amazed how soon they are able to converse in Hebrew. Classes will start right after the 7:30pm Minyan and run until 10pm. Tuition is $350 for 10 sessions.

Hebrew Literature Group

Saturday January 9, 3pm in the Library
Saturday February 13, 3pm in the Library

On January 9, we will discuss the book Accidents (Teunot), by Yael Hedaya

On February 13, we will continue to discuss poems by Shlomo ibn Gabirol.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

For those who wish to get a head start- the next book we will be reading for the Hebrew Literature Group is The One Facing Us (Ze im hapanim eleinu), by Ronit Matalon. We will be discussing the book for either our May or June meeting.

Yoga with the Cantor - Dharma II Yoga Basics
Thursday evenings in the Estelle Feiner Crystal Room at 8pm
immediately following the 7:30pm Minyan
Fall Series Starts October 15th.
Sign up for six weeks or drop-in and start anytime! Six week series for $60 members/$80 non-members. 90 minutes for $15 members/ $20 nonmembers. Experience the joy which is Dharma Mittra Yoga. Postures, Breathing and Meditation sequenced to increase vitality, promote overall well-being and begin the process of settling the mind. Dharma ll will introduce the beginner to the fundamentals of Hatha-Raja Yoga and deepen the practice of the regular practitioner. The Level II sequence begins with the flowing Vinyassa series designed to warm up the physical body and purify the subtle bodies while in the free poses include a powerful sequence of postures to build strength, increase stamina and burn away toxins. Poses include Headstand, Shoulder stand, Fish,
Bow and Spinal Twist. Sri Dharma Mittra is Yogacharya or master who has devoted 50 years to the study and teaching of this ancient science. His chart of 908 Postures hangs in Yoga studios, Ashrams and fitness clubs throughout the world and many of the “celebrity
teachers” of today have studied with him at one time or another. Cantor Frei has been a student of Yoga for ten years and a student of Sri Dharma’s for the past three. Cantor Frei holds both 200- and 500-Hour certifications as a teacher and teaches all levels of Dharma Mittra Yoga from Basics I-Level V. Please bring your own mat, blanket or towel and any props you may be used to using
(blocks, cushions, foam wedges and straps) as none will be supplied and the room has a hardwood floor. Wear loose or athletic attire and try not to eat immediately before practice.

Scholar-in-Residence Kallah Weekend
Friday January 29 and Saturday January 30
Our Scholar will be Dr. Ron Wolfson, President of Synagogue 3000

Friday night: – “God’s To-do List"

Shabbat morning: Building Good Tents: “Envisioning the Synagogue of the Twenty-First Century”

Shabbat afternoon: "The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven”
In addition Dr. Wolfson will do a special presentation to our
Religious School/Schechter Parent Families on Sunday Morning, entitled “Blessing and Kisses: The Power of Family as Jewish Educator.”

There will be an Enhanced Cholent Kiddush for the entire
Congregation following Shabbat Services and prior to the afternoon lecture. Please make reservations no later than Wednesday, January 27. Suggested donation $5 per person. Reservations are mandatory for those who might need child care services during the lectures. Please let us know the age of the children and whether they will be there Friday night, Saturday afternoon, or both.