Kol KaLev: Adult Education

Judaism and Science (February 2007)

This three part series, which is also part of the Hodesh Limud program at the Siegal College of Judaic Studies, will be led by Rabbi Steve and several Kol HaLev members knowledgeable in the sciences, looks at some of the controversial issues in science today and how Judaism, and Reconstructionist Judaism especially, deals with the issues presented.

We will base our conversation on a text by Ian Barbour "When Science meets Religion: Enemies, Strangers or Partners?"

At Joseph Beth Booksellers ~ Legacy Village

Sunday February 4 3 pm
Session 2 Sun Feb 11 1 pm
Session 3 Sun Feb 18 3 pm
Hodesh Limud registration needed. A fee of $18.00 will cover this course and any other Hodesh Limud courses, at no added cost. This is course #HOD 014

The scientist members who have agreed to participate are:

Ralph Gwatkin Ph.D. is Adjunct Professor of Reproductive Biology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of the international journal, "Molecular Reproduction & Development", published monthly by John Wiley.
Arthur Lieberman Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics, Cleveland State University. Research interests: functional analysis, including operator algebras, group representations, and measure theory.
David Pincus Ph.D. is Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, NEOUCOM, Director, Consortium for MindBrain Studies, Summa Health Systems, and a psycho-therapist in private practice.
Gary Russo Ph.D. is a neuroscientist specializing in Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders. As Director of Translational Research in the Functional Neuroscience Research Center at the Cleveland Clinic, he leads a multidisciplinary team investigating the neurophysiological basis of these disorders and new neuromodulatory therapies using electrical stimulation.
Helen Salz, Ph.D. is Professor in the Department of Genetics, Case Western Reserve University. Research Interests: How the developmental potential of a cell is first restricted in embryogenesis and then maintained through adulthood is a major question in stem cell and cancer research.

Adult Education at Kol HaLev

Our Adult Education committee announces the following programs for the coming year. Additional information about the programs will appear in the monthly update and in the weekly update. Join us as part of your continuing Jewish education and spiritual journey.

Study with the Rabbi

Reconstructionism 101 (November 2006)

For new members to Kol HaLev and Reconstructionist Judaism and old members wanting to meet new members these two sessions, lead by Rabbi Steve, are designed to answer your questions about Reconstructionist Judaism and its workings at Kol HaLev. Contact the Kol HaLev office for details.

Judaism and Science February 2007 (see above)

Modern Jewish Theology (March/April 2007)

This four part series, lead by Rabbi Steve, looks at how modernity has impacted Judaism in the spiritual and physical worlds. Contact the Kol HaLev office for details.

Online Learning

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College is offering two on-line courses this year. Go to www.rrc.edu and follow the links to “Online Education” or simply click here. Kol HaLev members have signed up for the course and will have an informal study group as a supplement to the online course. Contact Leah Kamionkowski or Anna Kelman for more information.

Ongoing study

Torah Study Group — The Prophets
This year the group will meet the third Shabbat afternoon each month, except the summer months. They will focus on the Prophets. New members are welcome. To learn more, click here.

Any questions? Contact Anna Kelman or Leah Kamionkowski.

Hug HaSefer — Book Discussion Group (Last Thursday of the month)

The book group’s discussion looks at fiction and non-fiction works dealing with a variety of Israeli, Yiddish and Jewish topics. A list of upcoming books and dates are available. Contact Judy Vida or Peter Gray for additional details.

Mindful Judaism (Second Monday of the month)

Meditation and study as an aid to spiritual development. Contact Paul Gellman for additional information.

Israel Study Group (Irregular dates)

The Israel study group discusses a variety of current issues and topics regarding the state of Israel. Speakers in this series are often recent returnees from Israel or Israeli scholars visiting in the area. For additional information on this group contact Sam Kelman.

Special Programs

Wrestling with Angels, Wrestling with ourselves
(10/8, 12/2, 3/23 or 30, others TBA)

A joint initiative of Siegal College, Kol HaLev and the Legacy Heritage Foundation, this program provides a means for our Hagiga students, their parents and members of Kol HaLev to study together as a community. Our theme says it all, wrestling with our values, beliefs, and commitments as a community. Contact Rabbi Estelle for additional details.

Learning Trope
Preparing a D’var Torah

The Religious Practices and Adult Education committees are interested in getting reactions from Kol HaLev members about two educational programs being considered for the coming year, “learning trope” and “how to prepare a D’var Torah”. These classes will only be held if there is enough interest. If you are interested in either of these two opportunities please Contact Robin Holzman or Arthur Lieberman as soon as possible.