FALL 2009

Non-Profit Org.

Las Vegas, NV
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS Adult Education

PAID
TASTE OF MISHNAH
WITH TBS CLERGY & EDUCATORS
Courses, Workshops &
Monday-Thursday, 5:00-5:15 PM Special Programs
Beginning September 2nd.
Join us for a daily taste of the wisdom of the sages before Fall 2009
a daily evening service.

DISTANCE LEARNING WITH RABBI GOODMAN

“Rekindling Your Soul”
Join Rabbi Goodman online as he explores some of the
most beautiful excerpts of Rabbinic Text in an introduc- Temple Beth Sholom
tory course to the masterpieces of the Talmud and the 10700 Havenwood Lane
Midrash. No previous knowledge of Rabbinic Literature Las Vegas, NV 89135
or Hebrew is required to take this course. Please contact (702) 804-1333
Carol at ext. 104 for more information.

READ HEBREW AMERICA

Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM—2:00 PM
A crash course for all those who have never learned to Ellis Landau
read Hebrew but have always wanted to! Contact Ivy at President
ext. 124 to register. Felipe Goodman
WORLD WIDE WRAP – February 2009
Rabbi
More information to follow. Adam Watstein
Assistant Rabbi
10700 Havenwood Lane

Avraham Alpert
Temple Beth Sholom
Las Vegas, NV 89135

Cantor
Jon Mitzmacher
Director of Education
Jennifer Weiss
Religious School & Youth Educator
 Ongoing Courses
PARASHAT HA’SHAVUAH
(Weekly Torah study) Rabbi Felipe Goodman
Mondays, 12:00-1:00 PM. (Beginning September 14)
Join the Rabbi weekly for stimulating discussions of the
week’s parashah (Torah portion). Open to all with no
charge for TBS members. A wonderful starting point for
those interested in studying Jewish text.
LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.
STOPPING TRAFFIC! PARKING LOT
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT JEWISH LIFE
Tuesdays, 9:00-9:45 AM (Beginning September 22)
Join Rabbi Felipe Goodman, Rabbi Adam Watstein, and
Director of Education Jon Mitzmacher for weekly conver-
sations about pressing issues in Jewish education and Jew-
ish life. This is a new course and looks forward to being
shaped by the interests of participants.
Call Jon at ext. 114 for more information.
INTRO TO JUDAISM
Rabbi Adam Watstein
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 2nd)
Passionate about your Jewish identities, but consistently
feel there is more to learn? Ever been asked questions about
Judaism by your children that you could not answer? For
those of you interested in exploring the rich history, rituals,
and timeless values of our people, please sign up for this
exciting survey of Judaism.
Anyone—whether it is for conversation or not—who
wishes to take this class, MUST seek prior approval from
the clergy office. Please note there is an additional fee for
conversation. Please contact Carol at ext. 104
ADULT BAR/BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM
Rabbi Felipe Goodman & Cantor Avraham Alpert
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 16)
An intense study of Hebrew Reading, Biblical Cantillation,
Torah, and Prophets, Ritual, Services and Siddur, the class
will learn to chant a portion from the Prophets in conjunc-
tion with the appropriate blessings, read from the Torah and
conduct services in preparation for an Adult Bar/Bat Mitz-
vah ceremony.
TANANKH CLASS
Rabbi Yehoshua Fromowitz
Registration Form
There is a flat fee of $36 per semester for TBS
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 16) members which entitles one to take as many Adult
Learn Tanakh like you never have before – Join Rabbi Education courses as one wishes. The fee for non-
Fromowitz for an interactive study group on the Book of TBS members is $72. Please return this forms
Kings, delving into our rich and gripping history.
Class is free and sponsored by the Las Vegas Kollel.
and payment to the Education Office located in
the school wing. For questions, please call
BEGINNING HEBREW Ivy at 702-804-1333, ext. 114.
Adam Brustein TBS Member NON-TBS Member
Wednesdays, 8:00-8:45 PM
(Beginning September 2nd)
Name of Participants:
BOOK OF THE MONTH CLASS
Rabbi Adam Watstein Address:
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM (Beginning September 17)
Can’t find a good book? Join us once month as we investi-
gate thought provoking and inspiring books that will Daytime Phone Number:
surely influence our vision of Judaism and the world. We
will delve into the works of classic authors such as Elie Evening Phone Number:
Wiesel, but will also read less acclaimed writers such as Payment Information:
Milton Steinberg. This will be a discussion-oriented class
in which participation will be encouraged. Please sign up (Payment can be made by Check, Credit Card, or Cash)
to discover the first of our books!
Credit Card Number (MasterCard or Visa Only)
DOES GOD PRAY? HOW?
Cantor Avraham Alpert
Thursdays, 11:00-12:00 PM (Beginning September 17) Exp: CCV Code:_____________
Unlock the secrets of Divine requests... A transforming
experience, Cantor Alpert will help to make our ancient Billing Zip Code:
tradition accessible and meaningful with humor along the
way. This class is open to all. Check #: Cash Amount:____________
SCHECHTER PARENT UNIVERSITY FALL COURSES:
Jon Mitzmacher Please mark all courses you are enrolling in.
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM (Beginning September 24)
Part Hebrew, part Bible, part Mitzvot, part Tefillah
(prayer), part Jewish History, part Jewish Ethics & Values, Stopping Traffic: Parking Lot Conversations
this course, open to all TBS parents interested in bring- Introduction to Judaism
ing more Judaism into the home, will likely evolve into Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
an mixture of topics of interest to our parents. Beginning Hebrew
Book of the Month Club
Schechter Parent University
Distance Learning
Parashat Ha’Shavuah—free for TBS members
Tanakh Class—free for TBS members