Adult Ed Offerings

Course # 1

Coming Home: A Course in Conscious Judaism with Judith Rose

Next Class: Opening the Mystery Doors into ASHREI

Psalm 145, better known at the “Ashrei” prayer, has been uniquely treasured among the people of Israel. What are the deeper secrets to its unique importance in the Siddur liturgy? What do the wisdom guides of Kabbalah teach us about its mysteries? Let us explore together!

Shabbat: March 23 @ 9:30 am in the Office

Following class Wednesday April 10th at 5:00 pm in the Library: A Spiritual Preparation for Pesach

Suggested donations are warmly appreciated: $118 for the full course, or $18/session

Meets in the CSI library; RSVP to office@csinyack.org

Course #2

Miller Introduction to Judaism Course, taught by Rabbi Ariel Russo and Rabbinic Intern Ariel Dunat

Meets Sunday evenings via Zoom, 7:30-9pm, starting November 12.

This 18-part curriculum from American Jewish University covers all the big topics in Judaism: history, holidays, practices, text, and values. It's for complete new-comers and those who just want to learn more. Classes will be twice per month on Sunday evenings.  $160 for CSI members and $225 for non-members.  If you would like a hard copy of the course materials, there is an additional fee of $36 for the course book plus the cost of shipping.  Please email the office if you wish to enroll: office@csinyack.org.

Course # 3: Weekly Torah Learning with Rabbi Russo

Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am through June

This season’s weekly Torah Learning with Rabbi Russo will use The Heart of Torah by Rabbi Shai Held to deepen our understanding and conversation around Torah.

Please RSVP to the office: office@csinyack.org

Course # 4: Hebrew Literacy class with Larry Kintisch

This class was developed in the 1970's and has allowed at least 300,000 American Jews to participate in services. Our shul has trained about 75 men and women over 15 years. The class is for folks who either have never learned Hebrew, or who have forgotten what they did learn. Although some vocabulary will be learned, this is not a conversational Hebrew class. The primer is "Shalom Aleichem" by Rabbi Golinkin, based on the Friday evening Shabbat prayers. It starts with very basic learning, slowly building up the level of reading new letters and words. Larry tries to keep it light and fun! There will be at least 12 sessions, and after two sessions in person.

A number of the chapters have a recording on-line for practice and self-learning. Please RSVP to the office if you would like to join (office@csinyack.org) and receive the Zoom link. There is a $20 fee for a copy of the book.

Class meets virtually on Tuesday evenings starting Tuesday, October 25th .

Course # 5: Slow Down Minyan with Hazzan Michael Kasper

Shabbat mornings at 9:30am once per month, December through May

Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 24, March 23, April 20, May 11

Join Hazzan Kasper for prayer, learning and questioning on Shabbat morning once per month. This minyan is a perfect place to start if you are new to the siddur/Hebrew prayer or are simply looking for a chance to slow down and breathe on Shabbat morning.

Meets in the CSI library; RSVP to office@csinyack.org

Course #6: Jewish Theology Course with Rabbinic Intern Ariel Dunat

Meets Thursdays at 4pm DATES in the CSI Nyack library.

This five part class will explore one book of the Torah per class as the springboard for a conversation about Jewish Theology. Participants describe it as “idea oriented, very organized, and a mind blower” and a class not to be missed! Please email the office to RSVP office@csinyack.org.

Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM - CSI Nyack Coffee Chat - Via Zoom
RSVP to office@csinyack.org if you plan to attend.