C h i z u k A m u n o C o n g r e g A t i o n

Stulman Center for Adult Learning

Fall 2013-Spring 2014 | 5774

Dear Friends,

W e hope that you will view the learning opportunities on the following pages with as much enthusiasm as we experienced in planning them. If you are looking

for exciting courses, dynamic programs, and rewarding educational opportunities, we’re sure you will find them here at Chizuk Amuno.

This year we proudly celebrate the Stulman Center’s 18th (Chai) year. We invite you to celebrate with us in the most Jewish way – through learning.

Since 1995, thousands of students have studied with us, nine hundred of whom graduated from the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. We have welcomed renowned scholars, rabbis, and authors. We have offered lectures and courses on all things Jewish, and morning and evening book discussion groups. We have presented musical programs, films, including our annual Cinema Under the Stars, Adult Summer Camp, and educational trips to N.Y.C., Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Eastern Europe, and Cuba. There is much to celebrate and much to anticipate.

Please read through our brochure and make your choices. We look forward to welcoming you.

Judy Meltzer Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning

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Cover photo by Carolyn C. Meltzer

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Jewish History in Context: From Canon to TraditionDr. Moshe Shualy

Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

No Fee

An intensive examination of classic formative issues: How did the synagogue come to be? How was the Torah canonized? What major changes took place after 586 BCE, 70 CE? What is the difference between Torah and Mishnah? Why did prophecy cease after 586 BCE? Can we still talk to God? Can we prove it?

Pirke Avot: A Manual for Political Power, Self-Help, or Universal WisdomRabbi Gila Ruskin

Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2, 9

Fee: $150 CAC Members $175 Non-membersPirke Avot – Is it a manual for political power, self-help, or universal wisdom? Even if you have studied Pirke Avot before, join us for analysis, intrigue, and radical perspectives. Traditional and contemporary commentaries will guide our exploration.

Foundations of Jewish Family Living Jewish Values for Parents to Share with Their ChildrenSaundra Madoff

Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16 January 6, 13, 27 February 3, 10, 24 March 3, 10, 17

Fee: $250, includes materialsFor parents of children from birth through 10 years old. Foundations of Jewish Family Living is a new learning opportunity that provides a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. At a time in a family’s life when a child is experiencing his or her own Jewish education, this rich learning experience provides you with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a teacher to your own children and support Jewish learning at home.Foundations of Jewish Family Living was developed by The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, a project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in cooperation with The PJ Library and Shalom Sesame.

Torah ReadingDr. Moshe Shualy

Mondays, 7-8 p.m.

No FeeExperience a great spiritual high. Learn to read and chant Torah. Success guaranteed.

This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land: Sacred Arguments, Civil DiscourseMondays, 7-8:30 p.m. October 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16 January 6

Fee: $10 Israel is, and always has been, at the core of our beliefs as Jews. Our devotion to the Land is, nevertheless, subject to question, challenge, and often to difficult conversations. Arguing is not only quintessentially Jewish, it is also healthy and productive, so long as our discourse remains polite and respectful, and not aimed at convincing another that we are right.We plan to offer an opportunity to elevate our current discourse to one rooted in Jewish values and ideas. We aim to generate a discussion in which we will address such areas as Jewish thought, political theory, and international law, and in rethinking the meanings and significance of Zionism and Israel. Our teachers are outstanding experts in these fields, who will lead us in learning through interactive text study. Our goal is to generate a conversation that will celebrate Israel for what it is and, more importantly, for what it will become.Presenters will include: Rabbi Steve Schwartz, Beth El Congregation; Rabbi Ilyse Kramer, Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies - ICJS; Rabbi Avram Reisner, Chevrei Tzedek Congregation; Dr. Ariel Roth, Israel Institute, Washington, D.C.; Dr. Charles Manekin, University of Maryland, College Park; Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit Halachmi, National Director of Admissions and Recruitment – HUC-JIR; Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Beth Tfiloh Congregation; Rabbi Ron Shulman, Chizuk Amuno Congregation; Rabbi David Rosenn, New Israel Fund; and Dr. Christopher Leighton, ICJS.We extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to the Hoffberger Foundation for Torah Study for their generous sponsorship of this program.

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Advanced TalmudDr. Moshe Shualy

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.

No FeeAn advanced study of the text, history, and philosophy of the Talmud. Reading knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary.

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, Year ISally Fink and Rabbi Gila RuskinSee page 5 for a complete description and class dates.

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, Graduate Class

Bereishit I: From Adam to Abraham – The First Twenty GenerationsRabbi Yaakov Chaitovsky

Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. October 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10

Fee: $125 CAC members $150 Non-members

$76 Book Fee for all studentsThese stories take us from the universal tales of the creation of the world, the flood, and the Tower of Babel to the foundational tales of Abraham and Sarah, and the beginnings of the Jewish people. The themes of family and faith, honor and dishonor, passion and power, provide a rich exploration of our people and ourselves.

Knit One, Learn, Too!Judy Meltzer and Miriam Foss

3rd Wednesday of each month, 2-3:30 p.m.

October 23 November 20 December 18 January 15 February 19 March 19 April 23, 4th Wednesday due to Passover May 21

No FeeWe knit and/or crochet blankets for babies in Israel and in Baltimore. Each session includes learning and is enriched with wonderful conversation. Knitting instruction is available, and everyone is welcome. Made possible by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

What’s Trending?Rabbi Ron Shulman

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. October 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20

No FeeExplore current concerns within the Jewish community. Each week we’ll take a look at a timely topic and study Jewish sources to guide our discussion. Our goal is to learn about Judaism, the larger Jewish world, and our relationship to them. Join in for any or all that interest you.@Religion #Are ancient texts still relevant? #Secular and Religious@Human Relations #Jewish Values and Human @Sexuality #Jews and Non-Jews@Jewish Identity #Post-Denominational Judaism #Aging or Renewing

Major Challenges Facing Israel as Seen Through a Jewish Based LensRabbi Paul Schneider

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28

No FeeThis course will explore in detail specific social/economic challenges facing Israel today. We will examine contemporary case studies in order to gain a better understanding of the ways in which these issues are being addressed. With the help of the New Israel Fund, the leading organization advancing democracy and equality for all Israelis, we will utilize current research, news articles, and first-hand accounts, as well as traditional sources.

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Foundations of Jewish Family Living Jewish Values for Parents to Share with Their ChildrenSaundra Madoff

Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m.

October 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12

Fee: $250, includes materialsFor parents of children from birth through 10 years old. Foundations of Jewish Family Living is a new learning opportunity that provides a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. This rich learning experience provides you with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a teacher to your own children and support Jewish learning at home.Foundations of Jewish Family Living was developed by The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, a project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in cooperation with The PJ Library and Shalom Sesame.

Morning Jewish Book GroupJudy MeltzerSee page 4 for a complete description and class dates.

Love – Lost And Found: In Pictures and ProseDr. Susan Vick and Judy Meltzer

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. March 19, 26 April 2

No FeeExperience the many aspects of love through the magic of art and literature.

Siddur SkillsDebby Hellman

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. October 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4

No FeeBegin building a comfort level with the siddur and prayer participation. You will receive e-mailed recordings of the prayers we study. Basic Hebrew reading ability is needed.

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Two Traditions in Conversation: The Gospels and Rabbinic JudaismRosann M. Catalano, Ph.D. and Rabbi Ilyse Kramer Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies

Thursdays, 9:15-10:30 a.m. October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12 January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20

Fee: $300 CAC Members $350 Non-membersThe goal of our study this year is to address the misconceptions about the Gospels, Judaism and the Jewish people, and Christianity that are deeply rooted in the religious imaginations of many Christians and Jews. We will focus on a number of foundational texts from both early Christian and emerging rabbinic sources so as to better understand how each of these traditions, in their formative stages, forged a religious self-identity through a process of sacred arguing with ideas within their own tradition as well as with those of the other tradition.Please join us as together we continue to learn more about our own religious self-identity as well as the religious identity of the religious other. If you have studied with Rabbi Kramer and Dr. Catalano over the past years, please note that while the format for this year’s class will be similar to previous classes, we will be studying different texts and asking different questions of those texts.

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, Year IISally Fink and Rabbi Amy ScheinermanSee page 5 for a complete description and class dates.

Musar: Jewish Ethics for a More Fulfilling LifeRabbi Amy Scheinerman

Thursdays, Noon-1 p.m. October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19

Fee: $125 CAC Members $150 Non-membersMusar, a Jewish cultural and ethical movement, has its roots in the 10th century. Founded in the 19th century, Musar has become highly popular in the 21st century. The aim of Musar is to ignite the spark of holiness in each of us by studying Jewish moral values and ethics and learning how to incorporate them in our daily lives. Musar literature is fascinating, fun, meaningful, and fulfilling. We will be using two paperback books that you will want to refer back to again and again.

Why Do Jews Do What We Do?Rabbi Debi Wechsler

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10

No feeWe’ll look at the history of customs of the Jewish people throughout the Jewish year. Using the work of Daniel Sperber (translated into English but available in Hebrew for those who would prefer), we will delve into the world of minhag, those customs which have taken hold and shaped our experience of Judaism.

Advanced Hebrew ReadingHelen Lewis

1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 12:30-2 p.m.

October 3, 17 November 7, 21 December 5, 19 January 2, 16 February 6, 20 March 6, 20 April 3, 24 May 1, 15

No FeeParticipants will read selections in Hebrew for discussion in English.

Evening Jewish Book GroupJudy MeltzerSee page 4 for a complete description and class dates.

The Restructuring of the Prayer Service through HistoryHazzan Emanuel Perlman

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. October 10, 17, 24

No FeeHazzan Perlman will discuss the evolution of the contents of prayer services, and their comparison and contrast to other religions. (Of course, there may be some musical examples.)

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Shabbat Torah StudyRabbi Ron Shulman and Rabbi Debi Wechsler

September 28 October 26 November 23 January 25 February 22 March 29 April 26 May 31

No FeeFollowing Shabbat services once a month, we gather to study Torah and the insights of traditional and modern Torah commentators. Join us for learning after our Kiddush luncheon.

Shabbat Afternoon StudyDr. Moshe Shualy

Every Shabbat afternoon before Minhah, time changes weekly

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No FeeIn an intimate setting, we learn about the weekly Torah portion, holidays, and what is on your mind. There is no better way to conclude Shabbat. Come, join, and enjoy.

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Morning Jewish Book GroupJudy Meltzer

2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-Noon

September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 January 8 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 14

Fee: $40 CAC members $50 Non-MembersNow in our 18th year, we enjoy lively discussions on Jewish short stories and novels, and occasionally a work of non-fiction.

Evening Jewish Book GroupJudy Meltzer

Thursdays, twice per month 7:30-9 p.m.

September 12 October 10, 17, 31 November 14 December 5, 19 January 9, 23 February 6, 20 March 6, 20 April 3, 24 May 8

Fee: $125 CAC members $136 Non-membersWe discuss short stories, novels, and an occasional work of non-fiction. Enrollment limited.

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A Project of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

A P RO J E C T O F T H E H E B R E W U N I V E R S IT Y O F J E RU SA L E M

A two year, 120 hour learning experience for adults who want to learn more about Jewish life and culture – past, present, and future. Students enjoy interactive text study in a friendly, pluralistic environment with experienced teachers. Let’s talk about Melton and you.

Tuition per year: $550 CAC members $650 Non-members

F l o r e n C e m e l t o n s C h o o l o F A d u l t J e W i s h l e A r n i n g

Year ISally Fink and Rabbi Gila Ruskin

Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. 30 Sessions

October 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 29 May 6Rhythms of Jewish Living: ideas, beliefs, and practices that define and shape our Jewish lives through life cycle, daily, weekly, and annual observancesPurposes of Jewish Living: essential theological concepts and ideas as they unfold in the bible and other sacred texts

Year IISally Fink and Rabbi Amy Scheinerman

Thursdays, 9:30-11:45 a.m. 30 Sessions

September 12 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19 January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 24 May 1, 8, 15 May 22 – GraduationDramas of Jewish Living: existential issues in Jewish history from the biblical period to modern times, providing insights into our lives as American Jews.Ethics of Jewish Living: issues such as organ donation, compassion, abortion, and business relations presented against the background of classical Jewish sources

Other Melton Courses at Chizuk Amuno

Bereishit I: From Adam to Abraham: The First Twenty Generations • Page 2

Foundations of Jewish Family Living Monday • Page 1

Foundations of Jewish Family Living Wednesday • Page 2

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Thinking in JewishDr. Benjamin Sax, Jewish Scholar, Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies

Saturday, September 14, 3 p.m.Yom Kippur Afternoon Study SessionWhat does it mean to think Jewishly? Do all Jews think Jewishly? Can non-Jews think Jewishly? Can a thought even be Jewish? In this session, we will examine the different ways thinkers have engaged such questions in relation to the critical issues of twenty-first century Judaism and Jewish identity.

Bus Trip to Arena Stage – Washington, D.C.Wednesday, October 16 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Pre-Broadway production of The Velocity of Autumn, starring Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella.

Fee: $75 per person, includes transportation, gratuity for bus driver, and seats in orchestra section. Bring a bag lunch. “Velocity” is the story of a 79 year old woman who lives a solitary existence with her fleeting memories and enough explosives to take down most of the block. Alexandra’s long-absent son enters to try to save his mother’s life as much as his own. Funny and sweet, aching and revelatory, this perceptive play reveals both the fragility and ferocity of life.Sign up early – reserve your place now!

On Heaven and Earth: A Dialogue Between Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Pope FrancisBook discussion by Rabbi Abraham Skorka

Sunday, November 3, 2 p.m.Rabbi Abraham Skorka is an Argentine rabbi, biophysicist, and professor of biblical and rabbinic literature. On Heaven and Earth is a series of conversations between Rabbi Skorka and his close friend, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergaglio, formerly Archbishop of Buenos Aires, now Pope Francis, pope to 1.2 billion Catholics around the world.

Co-sponsored by the Institute for Christian-Jewish Studies

Dirty Words: How Ancient Inscriptions Illuminate Biblical IsraelDr. Barry M. Gittlen Professor of Biblical and Archaeological Studies, Towson University

The Rabbi Israel and Mildred Goldman Memorial Lecture Sunday, November 17, 2 p.m.

No FeeDessert Reception to Follow

Amor and ExileNathaniel Hoffman

Sunday, November 24, 2 p.m.

No FeeWe welcome KSDS alum Nathaniel Hoffman as he returns to discuss his recent book, Amor and Exile, which he co-authored with Nicole Salgado, an American biologist living in exile in Mexico since 2006.Amor and Exile is the story of American citizens who fall in love with undocumented immigrants only to find themselves trapped in a legal labyrinth, stymied by their country’s de facto exclusion of their partners. Funding made it possible to send a copy of Amor and Exile to every member of Congress at this critical time in history when immigration law is undergoing a major overhaul.Join us for this fascinating presentation followed by a dessert reception. Open to all.

This program is co-sponsored by Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Beth El Congregation.

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Richard Tucker: A Centennial TributeKen Meltzer, Program Annotator and “Insider” Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, December 8 Club Hatikvah Dinner, 6 p.m. Fee: CAC Members $23 Non-members $25

Lecture, 7 p.m.

No Fee2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great American tenor Richard Tucker. The son of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, Richard Tucker began his singing career as a prominent cantor in the New York area. After his successful Metropolitan Opera debut in January of 1945, Richard Tucker remained the MET’s leading tenor for almost three decades, with more than 700 performances in 30 different roles. This lecture will celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Tucker, illustrated by numerous rare audio and video recordings. Dessert reception following program.Join us for either or both events.

This event is co-sponsored by the Stulman Center for Adult Learning and Club Hatikvah.

Jerusalem on a PlateFilm Presentation

Sunday, January 26, 2 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person Yotam Ottolenghi is a famous chef who has revolutionized Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food and made the flavors of the region more accessible and desirable than ever before. In Jerusalem on a Plate, Yotam takes us to his hometown of Jerusalem where he meets and cooks with both Arabs and Jews in restaurants and at home. They draw on hundreds of years of traditions to create the dishes that define this wonderful city.Enjoy a reception featuring an Israeli food tasting.

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Stulman Center for Adult Learning and Chizuk Amuno’s Israel Engagement Committee.

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Rabbi Akiba: Talmudic HeroDr. Barry W. Holtz, Jewish Theological Seminary

Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. February 5, 12, 19

Fee: $10In the vast expanse of the literature of the Rabbinic Age, no figure stands out more boldly than Rabbi Akiba. Legal scholar, mystic, revolutionary, martyr, Akiba is an endlessly fascinating character. Born to an undistinguished family, Akiba came to Torah study later in life and rose in prominence to become the most influential of all the rabbis. He became the model figure for learning, dedication and vision, and his death at the hands of the Romans became the exemplar for Jewish martyrdom down through the centuries. In these three classes we will look at the life of Akiba through the stories about him – his upbringing, his family, his complex relationships with his students and peers, and the powerful story of his final days. We will look at teachings reported in his name, exploring the man who might legitimately be called the “hero” of the Talmud.We extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to the Hoffberger Foundation for Torah Study for the generous sponsorship of this program.

A Guide for the Perplexed: A NovelDara Horn

Sunday, March 30, Noon Phyllis and Louis Friedman Annual Program

No FeeThe incomparable Dara Horn has written a spellbinding novel of how technology changes memory and how memory shapes the soul. This is an engrossing adventure that intertwines stories from Genesis, medieval philosophy, and the digital frontier.Join us when Dara comes to Chizuk Amuno to speak to us about her most recent work, A Guide for the Perplexed: A Novel.Lunch will be served.

Many thanks to the Phyllis and Louis Friedman Fund for their generous funding of this exciting program.

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Save These Dates – Details to be Announced

Tikkun Leil ShavuotTuesday, June 3

Summer Camp for AdultsMonday-Friday, June 23-27

A Legacy of Words: On Imparting Our Values, Wisdom, Hopes and LoveRabbi Elana Zaiman Chaplain for the Aged at The Summit at First Hill, Seattle, Washington

Scholar in Residence and Workshop Facilitator on Ethical Wills

Glassgold Kallah Friday-Sunday, April 11-13

Shabbat Dinner Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.

Fee: $25Communicating our Values Through the Written WordLearn the importance of writing down our values as a permanent guide for our children and grandchildren, and other loved ones.

Shabbat, April 12 following Kiddush luncheon Lessons from Our History We will study texts from biblical to modern times that demonstrate the importance of writing our own ethical wills.

Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.-NoonEthical Will WorkshopRabbi Zaiman will guide us in the process of creating ethical wills by writing to a series of prompts designed to help us delve into ourselves and discover our unique materials. By the time we’re done, we will be well on our way to writing our ethical wills.

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Volunteers are the heart and soul of our congregation. Personal service is a significant force for caring and

community building. Our volunteers add warmth, meaning, and vitality to all that we do as a sacred community.

Adopt-A-RoadSundays, 9 a.m. September 29; December 8 March 23; June 1 Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue. Meet by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422.

BBQ Chicken Preparation for Our Daily BreadMonday, January 27, 3-5 and 5-7 p.m. Help prepare an enormous quantity of BBQ chicken with Chef Annie Hood for Our Daily Bread. Two shifts available with dinner and study session at 5 p.m. led by Rabbi Deborah Wechsler.

Caregivers’ Support SessionTuesday, December 10, 12:15-2:15 p.m. Led by Lou Jacobs, LCSW-C This facilitated interactive conversation will cover some of the ups and downs faced by those charged with caring for loved ones. The group will explore issues common to participants’ experiences, and discuss, in a supportive environment, useful strategies that care-givers have found for self-care. Free and open to the community. Lunch will be served.

Community Mitzvah DayWednesday, December 25

Food DrivesYom Kippur Tuesday-Monday, September 3-16

Pre-Passover Sunday, March 30-Wednesday, April 9 Donate non-perishable food items to community agencies to help families who are experiencing hunger. Monetary donations will be sent from the congregation to Jewish agencies.

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming GuestsIf you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

IOU (Interview Outfits Unlimited) Clothing DrivesSunday, September 22, 9 a.m.-Noon Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m.-Noon Please drop off gently used clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women. Volunteers will be on hand in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby to accept donations and unload cars. Receipts will be available.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden We are looking for flower and plant enthusiasts of all ages to help with gardening. Double community service hours are available through the GH office. Volunteer times are available by appointment. To sign up, please e-mail Allen Brown, abrown86@verizon.net.

Listening Circles for WomenHelp a listening circle for women at Paul’s Place’s. Participants share experiences, listen to one another and build community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. For more information or to volunteer, contact Barbara Grochal at bgrochal@umaryland.edu.

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Operation Welcome HomeJoin us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers will meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

Our Daily BreadSundays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. September 29; October 27 November 24; December 29 January-June, dates to be announced Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.

Race for the CureSunday, October 20 Chizuk Amuno Joins the Susan G. Komen Race for the CureRun, walk, or donate to support the fight against breast cancer. To join Chizuk Amuno’s team, visit http://www.komenmd.org/2013/chizukamunocongregation. For questions, please contact Kelly Blavatt, kellyblavatt@me.com. Race participants are invited to join in a special aliyah at Shabbat morning services on October 19 at approximately 10 a.m.

Ronald McDonald HouseWednesdays, 5-8 p.m. October 9; November 13; December 11 January 15; February 19; March 12 April 9; May 21 Volunteer with us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim program, please contact Miriam Foss at 410/486-6400, ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org. Please refer to www.chizukamuno.org for more information regarding these programs.

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.

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C o u r s e s e l e C t i o n e n r o l l m e n t F o r m 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 | 5 7 7 4m Pirke Avot: A Manual for Political Power, Self-Help, or Universal Wisdom

$150 CAC Members $175 Non-membersm This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land: Sacred Arguments, Civil Discourse $10 m Love – Lost And Found: In Pictures and Prose

m Knit One, Learn, Too!

m What’s Trending?

m Major Challenges Facing Israel as Seen Through a Jewish Based Lens

m Two Traditions in Conversation: The Gospels and Rabbinic Judaism $300 CAC members $350 Non-membersm Musar: Jewish Ethics for a More Fulfilling Life $125 CAC members $150 Non-membersm Why Do Jews Do What We Do?

m The Restructuring of the Prayer Service through History

Jewish Book Discussion Groupsm Morning Jewish Book Group $40 CAC members $50 Non-membersm Evening Jewish Book Group $125 CAC members $136 Non-members

Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning $550 CAC members $650 Non-membersm Year I

m Year II

m Bereishit I: From Adam to Abraham $125 CAC members $150 Non-members

m Foundations of Jewish Family Living, Monday $250m Foundations of Jewish Family Living, Wednesday $250

Special Programs and Eventsm Bus Trip to Arena Stage – Washington, D.C. The Velocity of Autumn $75 per personm On Heaven and Earth: A Dialogue Between Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Pope Francis

A Legacy Of Words: On Imparting Our Values, Wisdom, Hopes, and Love

m Communicating our Values through the Written Word Fee: $25, Shabbat Dinnerm Rabbi Israel and Mildred Goldman Memorial Lecture Lessons from Our History

m Ethical Will Workshop

m Amor and Exile

m Richard Tucker: A Centennial Tribute

m Jerusalem on a Plate Nofeeforfilm $5 per person, Israeli lunchm Rabbi Akiba: Talmudic Hero $10m A Guide for the Perplexed: A Novel

Stulman Center for Adult Learning

Adult Education Committee

Barry Isaac, Chair

Marsha Manekin, Vice Chair

Dr. Miriam (Mimi) Blitzer Dr. Robert Brown

Anna Davis Dr. Barry Friedman

Margo Friedman Dr. Edward Gratz

Dr. Saul Gurney Bruce Lewbart Andy Sandler

Marjorie Simon Dr. Charlee Sterling

Judy Meltzer, Director Doris Tanhoff, Assistant

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