Rimon Continuing Weekly Offerings

Rimon is happy to announce that Rimon's Spring/Summer 2010 offerings are listed on the website and that the Spring/summer 2010 catalogue will be available shortly in pdf format.  Hard copies will be available upon request. 

Torah Portion of the Week - After reviewing the general ideas and themes of the weekly Parasha (Torah portion), Rabbi Mark Cooper and participants will focus, in depth, on select verses, using commentaries in English from every era of Jewish history. Knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary.
Mondays               (Classes will not be held on legal, or Jewish,
                           holidays.)
9:00 am - 10:00 am.
Free; no registration required
Location & Sponsor: Oheb Shalom Congregation

Evolution of Jewish Law.  This course will trace the evolution of Halakha, Jewish Law, from the early Biblical Texts through modern rulings by each movement.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of systems for interpretation, eventually using specific issues (medical ethics, identity and gender classification) as examples.  Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
Monday Mornings: 9:30 am. - 10:30 am.
Location and Sponsor: Congregation B'nai Israel, Millburn. 

Torah Text.  Study and interpret the Five Books of Moses, starting in Genesis and working consecutively through Deuteronomy.  Emphasis is placed on comparing Pshat (the literal meaning of the text) with classical and modern Drash (interpretation).  Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
Tuesday Evenings:  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Location and Sponsor: Congregation B'nai Israel, Millburn.

Jewish Mysticism.  Examine selected classical Midrash (Narrative interpretations on the Bible) and learn about Rabbinic mystical issues and beliefs. Taught by Rabbi Steven Bayar.
Thursday Mornings:  10:00 am. - 11:00 am. 
Location and Sponsor: Congregation B'nai Israel, Millburn.

Talmud B'rakhot - Join a lively and insightful discussion of Talmud Tractate B'rakhot, in English. Instructor: Dr. Arnold Brenner.
Sundays 8:50 am
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Cong. Agudath Israel

Tefillati, My Prayer: Making sense of the Siddur--This participatory class will explore the basics of prayer, investigate the meaning of our communal practices and will allow you to ask questions you've always thought, but never asked...Open to all levels. Taught by Rabbi Menashe East.
Tuesday Evenings              
8:00 pm
Free; No registration required
Location & Sponsor: Mount Freedom Jewish Center

Half-Hour of Torah Talk - An informal class on the week's portion each Friday following the Morning service in the Beit Midrash. Just come and enjoy!
Instructor: Rabbi Richard Hammerman
Fridays                   following Morning Service (Except legal holidays)
7:30 - 8:00 AM
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Congregation Agudath Israel

Talmud Sanhedrin - Join a lively and insightful discussion of Talmud Tractate Sanhedrin, in English. Topic: The rabbis' perspective on the world to come and resurrection. Instructor: Dr. Arnold Brenner.
Saturdays              Every week
Between the Afternoon and Evening Services
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Cong. Agudath Israel

Torah for the Ages: Adult/Child Study: Join us to study the timeless classic, Pirkei Avot: Values of the Fathers, this meeting will cater to students of all ages and backgrounds. Taught by Rabbi Menashe East.
Saturdays                       Every Shabbat Afternoon, between Mincha and Maariv.
Free; No registration required
Location & Sponsor: Mount Freedom Jewish Center

Parsha Class - The weekly Torah portion comes to life with colorful stories and melodies. Instructor: Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz.
Free; registration not required
Mondays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Brighton Gardens Assisted Living; Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

Ethics of our Fathers-- Instructor Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean of the Rabbinical College of America.
Every Shabbos
One hour before sunset, except for early winter days.
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

Talmud Berachot, Chapter 9 - This Talmud Shiyyur will emphasize the theological underpinnings of  Jewish and of all life.  The Gemara questions when, in extraordinary times, we need blessings, and what the efficacy of blessing s mean to us.  The course is presented in English with ample reference to the comments of Rishonim and Acharonim.  While the class meets three times a week, students and guests are invited during any session to uncover the true philosophies of Judaism. Instructor: Rabbi Aaron Kriegel.
Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:00 am
Free; No registration required
Location & Sponsor: Cong Beth Ahm of West Essex

Lessons in Tanya - Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. It shows a path to realizing one's purpose and developing a deeper relationship with G-d. Instructors: Rabbi Boruch Klar & Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz.
Mon-Fri Every weekday, 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

Bagels and Bubbe Maisehs -- Come to study the classic stories of our sages and how those tales speak to us today, while we nosh on a light bagel breakfast. This class will meet every Sunday. All levels are welcome. Taught by Rabbi Menashe East.
Sunday Mornings                
9:00 am
Free; No registration required
Location & Sponsor: Mount Freedom Jewish Center

Tuesday Talmud - Join this independent Talmud study group, which has been meeting for many years. Instructors: Each week a different rabbi (all denominations) from the MetroWest community.
Tuesdays 12:30 pm ¨- 2:00 pm
Free; registration not required
Location: Sachs, Maitlin - to confirm location, call 973-325-2411;
Sponsor: David Schechner

Torah Studies - Join women of all affiliations and ages to expand your Jewish knowledge and consciousness in an intimate, soulful setting. Instructor: Rabbi Boruch Klar.
Wednesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
$18; includes lunch; registration not required
This class is limited to women only.
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

Pirkei Avot - Weekly discussion of Pirkei Avot, literally: Chapters of the Fathers, also called Ethics of the Fathers.  It is a compilation of the ethical teachings and maxims of the Rabbis of the Mishnaic period. Instructor: Derek Fields.
Friday Evenings                   Between Mincha and the early Shabbat service.
Free; No registration required
Location & Sponsor: Congregation Agudath Israel

Weekly Torah Portion - The weekly Torah portion is brought to life.
Instructor: Dr. Devorah Smith.
Wednesdays 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Lester Senior Housing

Deeper Insights Into Prayer - Join women of all affiliations and ages to expand your Jewish knowledge and consciousness in an intimate, soulful setting.
Instructor: Devorah Klar.
Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
$18; includes lunch; registration not required
This class is limited to women only.
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

Weekly Parsha Class - Discuss the weekly Torah portion in an open, friendly, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere in this class facilitated by Jewish Educator, Susan Werk.
Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Cong. Agudath Israel

Shmuel (Samuel) the Prophet II - Instructor: Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean of the Rabbinical College of America. Saturdays one hour before sunset
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

Chasidic Discourse - This class is not your average lesson. It's actually quite an intense experience - more like a spiritual journey. Instructor: Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean of the Rabbinical College of America.
Saturdays 8:15 am
Free; registration not required
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County

It's Good to Know, Lubavitch Center of Essex County. Learn the laws (halacha) of Shabbos. Instructor: Rabbi Donny Arkush. Free; registration not required. Saturdays beginning Jan. 3, 1:15 pm. For more information call 973-731-0770.