Temple Israel offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for adults. There are year-long programs, short courses, hands-on cooking classes, book reviews, and more. Come broaden your understanding of Judaism. Most programs are offered at no charge. Please note that some programs require pre-registration, but most do not.

This year Temple Israel (Reform) and Congregation Or Shalom (Conservative) are offering a joint adult education program: J.E.M. - Jewish Educational Manna -- Intellectual Food for the Wondering Jew at the JCC.   All J.E.M. programs are free of charge and open to the public. There's lots to learn. Come join us!

Shabbat Torah Study

When there is no Shabbat service scheduled on Saturday (because there was one on Friday evening), the study session will begin at 10:30am, and it will run until noon.
When there is a service scheduled that Saturday, Torah study will begin at 9:00am and it will end at 10:25am, after which services will begin. (As of January 2012 the Shabbat Torah Study will occur after the Shabbat Kiddush. Shabbat Services will be earlier, at 10:00am. Your input is welcome. Please contact Tom Casler.)

December Torah Study Sessions:

• Saturday, December 31, 9:00 am - Torah Study led by Rabbi Dressler

January Torah Study Sessions:

• Saturday, January 7, 12:00pm - Torah Study led by Rabbi Dressler
• Saturday, January 21, 12:00pm - Torah Study led by Rabbi Dressler
• Saturday, January 28, 12:00pm - Torah Study led by Rabbi Dressler

The JPS Audio Bible

The Jewish Publication Society (JPS) provides the current weekly Torah portion in audio format. Listen online here. Just click the "play" arrow to begin.
If you wish to read along, you may view or download the text in PDF format by clicking the "full text PDF" button below the audio player.

Jewish Braille Institute

The Jewish Braille Institute provides Torah, Haftarah, liturgical and life cycle materials (as well as other materials of general interest) in large-print, audio, or Braille formats at no charge to visually challenged members worldwide.

JEWISH INFORMATION CLASS

"Take to heart these instructions with which I charge you this day. "
~Liturgy, from Deuteronomy 6:6

There is no charge for the class except for the text. 
The sessions will meet Sunday afternoons, starting late October.

The class is intended for ANYONE who wishes to increase his/her Jewish knowledge and is a prerequisite for any person anticipating conversion.

Rabbi Dressler: "Not sure if this is the class, or the year, for you? Come to the meeting to see what you think. 
After that, I am available for individual meetings if you want to discuss things further. 
I look forward to joining you on your journeys!"

Please contact the Temple Office or Rabbi Dressler if you are interested in attending, or to get more information.

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JIC classes have already started, but do not let that stop you if you would like to join. The classes are held on Sundays.
For more information or if you do not receive class notifications please contact either
Rabbi Debra Dressler at rabbi.dressler@templeisraellondon.ca or Svetlana Makraich at the Temple Office 519-858-4400/office@templeisraellondon.ca

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class

Adult B'nai Mitzvah classes have already started, but do not let that stop you if you would like to join. The classes are held on Sundays.
For more information or if you do not receive class notifications please contact either
Rabbi Debra Dressler at rabbi.dressler@templeisraellondon.ca or Svetlana Makraich at the Temple Office 519-858-4400/office@templeisraellondon.ca

Shabbat Book Chavurah

LEARN TO READ HEBREW

Adult Hebrew Classes

Rose Klein will be teaching two Hebrew language courses:

Intermediate - Understanding the Prayer Book
Tuesdays, October 25 - December 27, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Prerequisite: Basic Hebrew Reading course, or equivalent Hebrew
reading skills.

Advanced - Conversational Modern Hebrew
Thursdays, October 27 - January 5, 2012, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Prerequisite: Intermediate Hebrew course or the ability to read
Hebrew fluently.

Cost for each course: $150/student; text included.
For information or to register, call the TI Office (519-858-4400),
the Or Shalom Office (51 9-438-3081 ),
or email Art Benjamin (art@templeisraellondon.ca).

 LUNCH & LEARN 

LUNCH AND LEARN meets every Wednesday until the end of November
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

January session dates are: 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Everybody is welcome to join!
We will have discussions on various Jewish spiritual,
political and social topics. If you have ideas, questions
or articles you would like to discuss, please contact
Rabbi Debra Dressler at rabbi.dressler@templeisraellondon.ca

Coffee and tea will be provided; please bring your lunch (nut-free, please) with you.

EVERYBODY IS INVITED

Visit the NEW Melton London website at

http://www.meltonlondon.org/

for

• Descriptions of what courses will be offered, and who will be teaching them.
• A link to the YouTube video about Melton.
• A downloadable registration form.
• Copies of the LJCN articles about Melton that have appeared over the last year.
• News about Melton events.
• Contact information

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  The London FMAMS is on hiatus

  After three outstanding years, the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School (FMAMS) in London, Ontario is taking a break. London is a small community, and it looks like we need time to grow a new crop of students. Check in with the London Jewish Community Centre (519-673-3310) from time to time, to see when Melton will return. 4 June 2010

J.E.M. = Jewish Educational Manna -- Intellectual Food for the Wondering Jew

J.E.M. is a joint project of Congregation Or Shalom (Conservative) and Temple Israel (Reform)
Monday evenings at 7:30pm at the JCC (536 Huron Street)
Coffee and snacks will be available at 7:15pm, with classes starting promptly at 7:30pm

All JEM programs are free of charge and open to the public.

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January 9, 7:30pm at the JCC:
The Deutsche Bank and the Nazi Economic War Against The Jews,
by Jack Rosen.

January 16, 7:30pm at the JCC:
Out of the Blue: From the Depths of the Ocean to the Israeli Flag,
by Jim Stevens.

January 23, 7:30pm at the JCC:
Anti-Semitism in Germany before 1933: Causes and Consequences,
by Eli Nathans.

January 30, 7:30pm at the JCC:
Nicholas Winton and his Kindertransport: A Hero for our Time,
by Fred Ball.

And more to come...

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JEM lectures are held Monday evenings at 7:30 pm at the JCC. They
are free of charge and open to all.

JEM is co-sponsored by Congregation Or Shalom and the Martin Bass Fund for Human Resources ofOr Shalom, Temple Israel, and the
London Jewish Federation, with additional support from Bnai B' rith Men, Station Park Inn, and numerous individuals.

JEM is co-sponsored by Congregation Or Shalom and the Martin Bass Fund for Human Resources of Or Shalom, Temple Israel, and the London Jewish Federation,
with additional support from Bnai B' rith Men, Station Park Inn, and numerous individuals

Buying books, music or videos to enhance your Adult Education experience?  Please visit the Temple Israel Gift Shop or the Temple Israel Online Gift Shop.

Inerested in Genealogy? Here some resources that may be helpful:

Organization:	Website:
Jewish Genealogical Society of Hamilton & Area (Click for brochure )	http://jgsh.org
JewishGen: The Home of Jewish Genealogy An affiliate of the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust	http://jewishgen.org
The Genealogy Home Page - Jewish Genealogy	http://www.genhomepage.com/jewish.html
JGL - Jewish Geneaology Links	http://www.pitt.edu/~meisel/jewish/
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain	http://www.jgsgb.org.uk/
International Jewish Cemetery Project	http://www.jewishgen.org/Cemetery/
Avotaynu	http://www.avotaynu.com/
Sephardic Genealogy Resources	http://www.orthohelp.com/geneal/sefardim.htm

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn about Judaism?  Whether this is your first introduction or you just want to learn more, the Jewish Information Class may be the class for you.  Contact Art Benjamin (519)858-4400.

If you are considering conversion to Judaism, please contact Art Benjamin (519)-858-4400 

Reform Jewish Outreach invites Jewish choices for all. We serve a diverse population: Jews and non-Jews, young and old, interfaith and Jewish families, those new to Judaism and those who are considering conversion. If you are an individual wondering if there is a place for you in Reform Judaism we can help you to make a connection. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, seeking to learn about conversion, or just want to learn about Judaism, we can provide you with information.  Contact the Temple Israel Office (519)858-4400.