Fall Trimester
October 9 Judaism, Adoption, and Assisted Reproduction
October 11 The Longest Hate: An Exploration of Anti-Semitism
October 14 STARS 20-Hour Basics Class
October 23 Beresheit Stories (an eight week class)
October 24 Torahthon 5768:
Judaism,
Ethics, and Human Relationships
October 28 Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz on The
Colors of Jews
October 31 Torahthon 5768:
Judaism, Ethics, and Human
Relationships
November 7 SJCS presents Dr.Wendy Mogel
November 7
Torahthon 5768:
Judaism, Ethics, and Human
Relationships
November 9
Teaching About the Holocaust
November 14 Torahthon 5768:
Judaism, Ethics, and Human
Relationships
December 13 Jews and Diamonds
Tuesdays Talmud with Rabbi Kornfeld
Descriptions and Information
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What: Judaism, Adoption, and Assisted
Reproduction
Who: Stephanie Weiner
When: October 9th: 7-9pm
Where: Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island
Cost: $10
STARS/Clock Hours: 2
Description: How many times were you asked to
draw a family tree as a child? What about a timeline of major life events or
a report about your culture or heritage? Learn how these common assignments
can be challenging for adopted children and families who have chosen assisted
reproduction. We will discuss various
solutions to these challenges.
Instructor Bio: Stephanie Weiner is a Jewish
adoptee who has been engaged in adoption issues for 22 years.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers/Educators
What: The Longest Hate: An Exploration
of Anti-Semitism
Who: Robert Herschkowitz
When: October 11th: 7:30-9:30pm
Where: The Summit at First Hill
Cost: $10
STARS/Clock Hours: 2
Description: This class will explore the
history of anti-Semitism. Using a dramatic PowerPoint format, Herschkowitz, a
child survivor, walks students through anti-Semitism both visually and
through moving stories.
Instructor Bio: Bob Herschkowitz has a MS in Mechanical Engineering, a MA in
Naval History and International Relations and is a retired Boeing aerospace
engineer as well as a retired Commander from the US Naval Reserves.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
Directions: www.klinegalland.org/summit.html
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What: STARS 20-Hour Basics Class – The
Jewish Version
Who: Tammy Kaiser
When: October 14th: 9am-5pm
Where: Seattle Hebrew
Academy
Cost: $150 (fully reimbursable by
STARS)
STARS Hours: 20
Description: This basic childcare training
class is required for all child care center lead teachers, program
supervisors and directors. What makes this class different? It’s Jewish!
Instructor Bio: Tammy Kaiser, M.Ed., ECE, CDA, is
the director of Adult Jewish Learning at the Jewish Education Council of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers/Educators
Directions: www.seattlehebrewacademy.org
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What: Beresheit: The
Story Behind the Stories
Who: Hodaya Hoffman
When: Oct. 23rd, 30th,
Nov. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Dec.
4th, 11th: 7-8:30pm
Where: Sephardic Bikur Holim
Congregation
Cost: $50 for all eight weeks
STARS/Clock Hours: 1.5 per class = 12 total
Description: This class will offer an in-depth
understanding of Chumash Beresheit.
Instructor Bio: Hodaya Hoffman holds a teaching
certification and license to practice psychology in Israel.
Hoffman is a published author and veteran educator. She is a native Hebrew
speaker.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
Directions: www.sbhseattle.org
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What: Torahthon 5768: Judaism, Ethics,
and Human Relationships
When: October 24th, 31st,
November 7th, 14th: 7:15-9:30pm
Where: Herzl Ner-Tamid
Cost: $15 per evening $40 for the
series
STARS/Clock Hours: 2 per night – 8 total
Description: Over 40 fabulous rabbis, scholars,
and teachers from across the spectrum of the greater Seattle Jewish community
will offer their perspectives on Judaism, ethics and human relationships.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
To Register: melanie@h-nt.org
Directions: www.herzl-ner-tamid.org
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What: The Colors of Jews
Who: Melanie Kaye/Kantrowitz
When: October 28th: 5-6pm
Where: Richard Hugo House
Cost: $10
STARS/Clock Hours: 1
Description: This presentation focuses on
Kaye/Kantrowitz’s book, The Colors of Jews (IU Press) and examines the
historical and contemporary views on Jews and whiteness. Kaye/Kantrowitz
argues that Jews are an increasingly multiracial people; a fact that, if
embraced, could help combat racism.
Instructor Bio: Kaye/Kantrowitz is a feminist
scholar and poet. She is currently Adjunct Professor in Comparative
Literature at Queens College/CUNY.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
Directions: www.hugohouse.org
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What: Seattle Jewish Community School
Presents Wendy Mogel
When: November 7th --- 7-9pm
Where: Town Hall
Cost: $18
STARS/Clock Hours: 2 (contact tammyk@jewishinseattle.org)
Description: Dr. Wendy Mogel (The Blessing of a Skinned Knee) is
a nationally known clinical psychologist, parent educator and school
consultant. Her work focuses on helping parents raise optimistic,
compassionate, and resourceful children. Dr. Mogel applies traditional
teachings and thought to today’s parenting dilemmas and helps parents learn
how to turn their children’s most challenging traits into their greatest
attributes.
To Register: www.brownpapertickets.com or 1.800.838.3006
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
Directions: www.townhallseattle.org
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What: Teaching about the Holocaust
When: November 9th:
8:30am-4pm
Where: North
Kitsap School
District – Poulsbo,
WA
Cost: $20
STARS/Clock Hours: 7
Description: This seminar for educators
includes an overview of the Holocaust, a survivor’s story, information on
ghettos and camps, memorials of genocide and guidelines for teaching the
Holocaust.
To Register: www.wsherc.org or info@wsherc.org
This program is appropriate for: Teachers/Educators
Directions: www.nksd.wednet.edu or call 360.779.8704 ______________________________________________________
What: Jews and Diamonds
Who: Robert Herschkowitz
When: December 13th: 7:30-9:30pm
Where: The Summit at First Hill
Cost: $10
STARS/Clock Hours: 2
Description: Learn about the connection
between Jews and the diamond industry.
How did Jews and diamonds become so entwined that in Antwerp the most
popular expressions in the industry are “mazel”
and ”nu?” Sorry, this class does
not offer free samples.
Instructor Bio: Bob Herschkowitz is the grandson, son, brother, and husband of
diamond dealers.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
Directions: www.klinegalland.org/summit.html
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What: Talmud with Rabbi Kornfeld
Who: Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld
When: Ongoing Tuesdays: 7-8:30pm
Where: Northwest Yeshiva
High School
Cost: 10 session punch card: $135 adult
learners/$45 teachers
STARS/Clock Hours: 1.5
Description: Discover the wisdom, insights,
customs, legends, and stories of this ancient text that still speak to us
today.
Instructor Bio: Rabbi Yechezkel Kornfeld is a leading Seattle Jewish Educator and a recipient of
the Samis Excellence in Education Award. He serves as the spiritual leader of
Congregation Shevet Achim on Mercer
Island and is the Director of Adult Education of the
Central Organization for Jewish Education for Chabad-Lubavitch.
This program is appropriate for: Teachers, Adult Learners
Directions: 206.232.5272
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