What does the shofar awaken in us? What does it stir?
Together, we will examine the shofar’s place in Jewish tradition and thought, exploring how its call is an invitation to introspection, repentance and spiritual renewal. Through text study and discussion, we will examine why this ancient ritual continues to speak so powerfully to the work of Elul and the High Holy days today.
Temple Har Zion’s Adult Education has three goals:
- To assure all classes offered are in line with our mission and vision statements;
- To educate our congregants on worship with the goal of engaging them in regularly attending Shabbat and holiday services;
- To attract people to THZ by offering classes they cannot find anywhere else.
Temple Har Zion encourages its members to use their knowledge in helping others learn different aspects of Judaism by attending classes and considering teaching their own class. We are happy to receive suggestions for classes and appreciate the opportunity to bring in guest lecturers to enhance the learning!
Examples of classes that THZ has run:
- Reading Hebrew
- A deeper dive into each major Jewish holiday
- Rosh Chodesh monthly teaching via Zoom
- Counting the Omer weekly teaching
- Yom Hashoah programs
- Ichud N’shamot (Unity of Souls)
- Hebrew Chant
- Blessing Workshops
- Understanding Your Haggaddah
- Jewish Spirituality
- Israeli dancing