Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah      Beginning November 2 - 7:00PM

Okay - so you're not 13 any more !!  When you were 13, you didn't become a Bat Mitzvah.  Why?  The family didn't belong to the synagogue.  You were a Hebrew School drop-out.  Girls didn't do it.  But today, you think differently.  Who is to say you can't still have that Bar or Bat Mitzvah you skipped a few years ago?  The first principle of Judaism is - it's never too late.  And when it comes to the study of Torah, it's really never too late.  Students will commence their studies and be expected to lead, and within a year or two, will be up on the bimah, mostly with a group, leading services.  Sounds good?  It's very good, as anyone who has become an adult Bar or Bat Mitzvah will tell you.

LEARN WITH RABBI RANK

BECOME A BA'AL KERIAH (TORAH READER) (Mondays 7:00 - 7:50)

How do those Ba'alei Keriah (Torah Readers) do it?  Once you've learned the system, it's a cinch!  This class will focus on the function and music of the te'amim, the tropes that guide the reader in chanting the Torah.  After mastering the te'amim, students will be given a section of Torah to learn and eventually chant before the congregation.  An ability to read Hebrew is necessary, but don't worry about fluency, as your reading abilities will improve as you learn how to chant Torah.

May 3, 10, 17

Classes With Dina Barze'ev Hochbaum

Beginner's Hebrew Ulpan (Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00PM)

If you plan a future trip to Israel, or you have Israeli friends and relatives you wish to understand and communicate with, this may be the class for you.  This class will give you basic vocabulary to help you get around and understand what is going on.  Basic Hebrew reading is necessary.

Lectures, Discussions and Programs Led By Congregants

Second Saturday After Services Group

Meets on the second Saturday of each month immediately following Shabbat services.  Wonderful discussions on religion, Bible, Judaism, and more.  The group is celebrating its fifteenth year and is as vibrant as ever.  Lunch served.

May 8,    June 12

Library Book Review (10:00pm - 12:00pm)

Wonderful books on Jewish themes are reviewed by expert Midway reviewers.

Sisterhood Book Discussion Group (Thursdays 8:00pm)

June 24 - Honolulu by Alan Brennert

Midway Jewish Forum

An eclectic series of programs focused on topics of interest to our Jewish community.  The format may change with each program (i.e. Panel discussion, audience participation, guest presentations, mock trial etc.)