This series will look at the history, culture, politics, and legacy of “worldly” (Yiddish veltlich), i.e. secular, non-religious Jews, from the roots of this population in Eastern Europe to its fullest flowering in America where it continues to evolve and influence our culture and politics at all levels.
The Ideas and Historic Origins of Secular Jewishness
This series will look at the history, culture, politics, and legacy of “worldly” (Yiddish veltlich), i.e. secular, non-religious Jews, from the roots of this population in Eastern Europe to its fullest flowering in America where it continues to evolve and influence our culture and politics at all levels.
We will meet in the Sisterhood/Brotherhood lounge at 10 AM on the following dates: December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9.
Please join Peter Schogol on the above dates for knowledge and discussion on the origins of secular Judaism.
For a good, short article on the phenomenon of Secular Jewishness/Judaism you might check this out:
If you are interested in the book club, join us monthly in the Sisterhood Lounge. If you would like more information, feel free to call Stephanie Barrett at 859-948-2997.
February 25
My Jesus Year: A Rabbi's Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith
Benyamin Cohen
March 25
The Lonely Days Were Sundays: Reflections of a Jewish Southerner
Eli N. Evans
April 29
Body Surfing: A Novel
Anita Shreve
May 27
Suite Francaise
Irene Nemirovsky
Mini-U
Temple Adath Israel's "Mini University" is now enrolling for classes! Mini U courses emphasize discussion and hands-on activity, with short readings to be done in class. No prior knowledge of the subject matter is necessary–just a willingness to participate in conversation about a subject that interests you!
You may take as many Mini U. courses per academic year as you like. The one time registration fee of $18.00 covers all courses for the 2009-2010 academic year (though some courses may charge additional fees for class materials). Enrollment is open to the entire Jewish community. Here are the courses offered for the Fall 2009 term:
Courses to be offered in the Winter 2010 Term include :
"Jewish Humor" with Stephanie Barrett and Greg Davis
"Living Well" with Lauren Howard
"Jewish Ethics and Family Law" with Darra Hofman
To enroll, or if you have any questions, contact Ken Slepyan at kslepyan@transy.edu or call at (859) 226-9145 (do not call the Temple). You may enroll at any time, but the sooner the better to guarantee your place! Please make checks out to "Temple Adath Israel" and write on the memo line "Mini U."
Views expressed by Mini U instructors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Temple Adath Israel.
