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Continuing Education

Continuing Education

The study of sacred texts connects us with God and to others, enriches spiritual and educational growth, and helps us to live at our best. Lifelong learning opportunities include weekly Torah study and other learning sessions with Rabbi, Book Club, Abraham Salons, Adult B'nai Mitzvah, movies and discussion, guest lectures, educational outings and more.

MondayMon, 3 AprApril, 2023

 
 
Book Club "One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World" by Michael Frank

Monday, Apr 3rd 7:00p to 8:00pThe April 3, 2023 book will be "One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World" by Michael Frank (Author), Maira Kalman (Illustrator). The remarkable story of ninety-nine-year-old Stella Levi whose conversations with the writer Michael Frank over the course of six years bring to life the vibrant world of Jewish Rhodes, the deportation to Auschwitz that extinguished ninety percent of her community, and the resilience and wisdom of the woman who lived to tell the tale. Stella is a magical modern-day Scheherazade whose stories reveal what it was like to grow up in an extraordinary place in an extraordinary time—and to construct a life after that place has vanished. We will meet via Zoom. First timer? Email bookclub@beth-tikvah.org to sign up.

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SundaySun, 23 AprApril, 2023

 
 
Auschwitz: Past, Present or Future?

Sunday, Apr 23rd 5:00p to 7:00pIs Auschwitz in the Past, the Present or the Future? William Faulkner has famously argued that “the past is never dead. It is not even past.” To listen to conversation and public statements today we must wonder is Auschwitz the past? The Present? Or The Future. Michael Berenbaum, who has edited two major works on Auschwitz and curated the award-winning exhibition “Auschwitz: Not Long Ago. Not Far Away,” will address the past, present and future of Auschwitz.

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MondayMon, 1 MayMay, 2023

 
 
Book Club-"Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie" - Gary Weiss

Monday, May 1st 7:00p to 8:00pThe May 1, 2023 book will be "Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie" by Gary Weiss. A biography of the spectacular rise and fall of Eddie Antar, better known as "Crazy Eddie," whose home electronics empire changed the world even as it turned out to be one of the biggest business scams of all time. The journalist Herb Greenberg called his death the "end of an era" and that couldn't be more true. Before Enron, before Madoff, before The Wolf of Wall Street, Eddie Antar's corruption was second to none. The Crazy Eddie fraud scheme is now taught in every business school across the United States. In Retail Gangster, investigative journalist Gary Weiss takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most unbelievable business scam stories of all time, a story spanning continents and generations, reaffirming the old adage that the truth is often stranger than fiction. We will meet via Zoom. First timer? Email bookclub@beth-tikvah.org to sign up.

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SundaySun, 21 MayMay, 2023

Rosh Hodesh Gathering

Sunday, May 21st 1:00p to 2:30pRosh Hodesh (New Moon) – the start of each Hebrew month - has been observed by Jewish women for centuries. Our Rosh Hodesh group at Beth Tikvah offers a unique opportunity to engage spiritually with all who identify as women, age 18 years and over, as we explore the journeys of our lives as reflected through the rich treasury of Jewish stories, texts, and traditions. You can expect:  About 90 minutes of formal engagement  A little learning that expands into shared discussion  A fun or reflective activity  Light noshing and heavy schmoozing (BYO treats to share). Location details will be emailed to all new and past registrants. Past registrants do not need to re-register. Please note! Most events at Beth Tikvah welcome all who come. Due to the unique nature of Rosh Hodesh Gathering, only members of Beth Tikvah and Beth Tikvah Sisterhood are able to join this group. Thank you for understanding. Hodesh tov! May you have a good month!

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TuesdayTue, 20 JunJune, 2023

Rosh Hodesh Gathering

Tuesday, Jun 20th 7:00p to 8:30pRosh Hodesh (New Moon) – the start of each Hebrew month - has been observed by Jewish women for centuries. Our Rosh Hodesh group at Beth Tikvah offers a unique opportunity to engage spiritually with all who identify as women, age 18 years and over, as we explore the journeys of our lives as reflected through the rich treasury of Jewish stories, texts, and traditions. You can expect:  About 90 minutes of formal engagement  A little learning that expands into shared discussion  A fun or reflective activity  Light noshing and heavy schmoozing (BYO treats to share). Location details will be emailed to all new and past registrants. Past registrants do not need to re-register. Please note! Most events at Beth Tikvah welcome all who come. Due to the unique nature of Rosh Hodesh Gathering, only members of Beth Tikvah and Beth Tikvah Sisterhood are able to join this group. Thank you for understanding. Hodesh tov! May you have a good month!

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WednesdayWed, 19 JulJuly, 2023

Rosh Hodesh Gathering

Wednesday, Jul 19th 7:30p to 8:30pRosh Hodesh (New Moon) – the start of each Hebrew month - has been observed by Jewish women for centuries. Our Rosh Hodesh group at Beth Tikvah offers a unique opportunity to engage spiritually with all who identify as women, age 18 years and over, as we explore the journeys of our lives as reflected through the rich treasury of Jewish stories, texts, and traditions. You can expect:  About 90 minutes of formal engagement  A little learning that expands into shared discussion  A fun or reflective activity  Light noshing and heavy schmoozing (BYO treats to share). Location details will be emailed to all new and past registrants. Past registrants do not need to re-register. Please note! Most events at Beth Tikvah welcome all who come. Due to the unique nature of Rosh Hodesh Gathering, only members of Beth Tikvah and Beth Tikvah Sisterhood are able to join this group. Thank you for understanding. Hodesh tov! May you have a good month!

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ThursdayThu, 17 AugAugust, 2023

Rosh Hodesh Gathering

Thursday, Aug 17th 7:00p to 8:30pRosh Hodesh (New Moon) – the start of each Hebrew month - has been observed by Jewish women for centuries. Our Rosh Hodesh group at Beth Tikvah offers a unique opportunity to engage spiritually with all who identify as women, age 18 years and over, as we explore the journeys of our lives as reflected through the rich treasury of Jewish stories, texts, and traditions. You can expect:  About 90 minutes of formal engagement  A little learning that expands into shared discussion  A fun or reflective activity  Light noshing and heavy schmoozing (BYO treats to share). Location details will be emailed to all new and past registrants. Past registrants do not need to re-register. Please note! Most events at Beth Tikvah welcome all who come. Due to the unique nature of Rosh Hodesh Gathering, only members of Beth Tikvah and Beth Tikvah Sisterhood are able to join this group. Thank you for understanding. Hodesh tov! May you have a good month!

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Torah Study

Our clergy leads Torah study most Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 am. No prior experience is needed; the sessions are not cumulative. Participants are never put on the spot. Coffee is served along with meaningful conversations, wonderful people, laughter, questions, answers, and a few “aha!” moments.

Lunch & Learn

Rabbi Taron Tachman leads a series of monthly discussions on various aspects of Jewish life from October through May. This eight session course meets at 12:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month.

Book Club

The Beth Tikvah Book Club, sponsored by Adult Education, meets at 7:00pm on the first Monday of each month in the Temple, adjusted for holidays. We have for a lively discussion of a book we’ve selected and read. The chosen books have a connection to Judaism, and may be historical, cultural, fictional, or non-fiction.

Beth Tikvah Library

Whether you're carpooling to Religious School, and need appropriate theme music CDs like "Lots of Latkes" or the Aleph Bet song, or you're looking for a great read with a Jewish connection, the Beth Tikvah Library hosts thousands of materials in both English and Hebrew.

Whether you're carpooling to Religious School, and need appropriate theme music CDs like "Lots of Latkes" or the Aleph Bet song, or you're looking for a great read with a Jewish connection, the Beth Tikvah Library hosts thousands of materials in both English and Hebrew.

The Library provides access to Judaica materials relevant to our entire congregation. Materials include books, periodicals, videos, CD’s and DVD’s in Hebrew and English. The Library hopes to stimulate the study of Judaism and its history and practices as well as its relevance to daily life through a comfortable and supportive environment.

What You'll Find

Don't let the magic stay hidden in the library! Check out Jewish books, CDs, videos, and more.

Some current titles include:

  • "Kosher Cajun Cookbook" (adult)
  • "Naomi's Song" (teen)
  • "Mrs. Katz and Tush" (children)
  • CDs by Itzhak Perlman
  • Videos such as Shalom Sesame
  • View Current Collection Highlights

Library Wish List

Help us grow our library collection with items from our Wish List or more.

  • Donate to the congregation's Library Fundto honor or remember a special person or event.
  • Make a Bar/Bat Mitzvah special with centerpieces of books to donate after the party.

Items may be checked out for 2 weeks at a time.

Sun, March 26 2023 4 Nisan 5783