CBT's Adult Education Program offers a variety of
daytime and evening programming.
In addition to the confirmed programs listed below, plans are
underway for a monthly Current Events Discussion Group, a Seder
Workshop, a trip to the Rare Book Library at the Conservative Seminary
in New York City, and a presentation by the Philadelphia Jewish Archive
Society on Jewish New Jersey.
Please note: There is no charge for any of these programs. Members and non-members are welcome.
This new class meets on the second Wednesday of every month at CBT from 11:30 to 12:45. Each class focuses on the weekly Torah portion. Attendees are welcome to bring a dairy lunch. The discussions are led by Rabbi Gans.
History
of Jewish South Jersey and
Did you know that the first Jewish agricultural colony in
the
Join us at CBT on Sunday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. when Julie
Levitt, whose family grew up in Woodbine, will present a pictorial history of
the Woodbine settlement. Carole Le
Fauvre Rochester, Executive Director of PJAC will also discuss the history of
the Jewish community in the
Bring your questions as well as your family’s Seder
traditions and innovations to share.
The New and Improved TIKKUN Is Coming…..
Saturday May 30
One of CBTs traditions is to observe Shavuot by holding a
Tikkun, which among other things is an opportunity for our members to share
their knowledge or unique experiences with other members.
The Tikkun is typically held in a member’s home and includes a meal and
Havdalah. Although we are still
firming up our speakers, tentative topics include:
As part of its community outreach program, CBT's Book Group is meeting monthly at Barnes and Noble on Route 70 in Marlton at 7:30 p.m. Titles for the Jewish Characters and Authors Book Group are selected by the Adult Education Committee and discussions are led by members of the Committee. Books for the remainder of the year are:
April 1, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brook, discussion leader Rabbi Gans
May 6, Centaur in the Garden, by Moacyr Scliar, discussion led by Diane Ashton
June 10, Two Lives by Vikram Seth (tentative)
Sunday Morning
Breakfast With the Rabbi
On five separate Sunday mornings, Rabbi Gans selects a contemporary article of political, religious, or social significance for us to read and discuss. No advance preparation is required. Copies of the short articles are available for attendees to read while we drink our morning coffee and munch on bagels, fruit, and other breakfast goodies. Dates for the remainder of the year are March 1, 2009, May 3, 2009 and June 3, 2009. Start time is 9:30 a.m.
Current Events Discussion Group
Meets on the first Monday of every month at 8:00 PM at CBT. We hope all our old Conservatives, Liberals, Conspiracy Theorists, and Skeptics will show up along with a host of new people with new perspectives. So come join us and add your 2¢ to the discussion.