Religious School

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EVENTS

02.10.12 Shabbat Evening Service / Scholar-in-Residence with Professor Daniel C. Matt Join us for part or all of our Annual Scholar-in-Residence weekend with Professor Daniel C. Matt -
Friday evening - speaking on: "Shekhinah: the Feminine Half of God"
(see additional details below and on 2/11 and 2/12)

Each year, since 1980, an outstanding scholar visits Leo Baeck Temple for a weekend of study and discussion. Join us this year, as we welcome our 2012 Scholar-in-Residence: Professor Daniel C. Matt
Topic: From Kabbalah to the Big Bang: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Spirituality

Professor Matt will introduce us to some of the central themes of Kabbalah. On Friday night he will focus on the concept of Shekhinah (the feminine aspect of God) in the context of Shabbat. In his subsequent presentations, he will show how the Zohar interprets and reimagines the Torah, and how the mystical tradition enables us to discover God in the material world. Finally, he will address the question of “God and the Big Bang,” exploring parallels between Kabbalah and contemporary cosmology, and seeking to find harmony between science and spirituality. Please see the February/March Bulletin (page 5) for additional information and to register.

02.11.12 Scholar-in-Residence Program with Professor Daniel C. Matt

Kabbalah to the Big Bang: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Spirituality

Shabbat Morning Minyan / Session One 9:30-12:00   Join our Shabbat morning minyan for song, prayer, and learning, as Professor Matt teaches a passage from the Zohar on the Shabbat Torah portion. Minyan is followed by a vegetarian potluch Kiddush lunch.

Session Two   1:30-3:00    The Mystical Meaning of Torah

Session Three 3:15-4:45   Raising the Sparks: Finding God in the Material World
Havdalah 5:00
See 2/10 and 2/12 for additional topic information. Go to page 5 of the February/March Bulletin to attend Saturday's program.

02.12.12 Religious School / Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Special invitation to parents! While your children are in class, join us for the final session of our annual Scholar-in-Residence program. This year we welcome Professor Daniel C. Matt -

From Kabbalah to the Big Bang: Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Spirituality

On Sunday morning - Session Four 9:30-11:30, Professor Matt will address the question of “God and the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony Between Science and Spirituality.” Please see 2/10 and 2/11 for additional topic details; to register go to page 5 of the February/March Bulletin.

02.12.12 Grades 7-10 Afternoon Classes

02.15.12 Wednesday Hebrew School

At Leo Baeck Temple, our purpose for Youth Education is to inspire our children and teens to develop a compelling, lifelong commitment to Judaism so that they will be able to make informed Jewish choices and live up to the highest ideals of our tradition. Everyone is welcome.

To view or print out the 2011-2012 Religious School calendar (pdf) go to this link.

TEMPLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

02.10.12 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend at LBT

With guest scholar - Professor Daniel C. Matt
Join us as Professor Matt presents - From Kabbalah to the Big Bang: Ancient Wisdom & Contemporary Spirituality Friday evening through Sunday morning: February 10, 11 and 12, 2012

Professor Matt, one of the world's leading authorities on Kabbalah, will introduce us to some of its central themes. On Friday night he will focus on the concept of Shekhinah (the feminine aspect of God) in the context of Shabbat.
In his subsequent presentations, he will show how the Zohar interprets and reimagines the Torah, and how the mystical tradition enables us to discover God in the material world.
Finally, he will address the question of “God and the Big Bang,” exploring parallels between Kabbalah and contemporary cosmology, and seeking to find harmony between science and spirituality.

Join us for all or part of the weekend! (see page 5 of the February / March Bulletin for complete schedule details and to register)

02.10.12 LBT Art Exhibition 2012 - February 10, 11 & 12

Celebrate the arts and view the creativity of our temple community. Come throughout the weekend - in conjunction with our Scholar-in-Residence program - and see the diverse artwork of LBT's talented adults, teens, and children in the Bronstein Social Hall. There will be havdalah and an artists reception on Saturday, February 11 from 5:00-7:00pm - with complimentary appetizers and wine.