Spring 2010 JLIC/Hillel Schedule

Sunday

Sunday Night Beit Midrash
Chavrutah/Group Study
Hillel House - outside the library
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Description: Come prepared, or un-prepared! This program is geared toward YOU! Is there a specific text that you have in mind to learn, or are you interested in a suggestion from the Rabbi, come and learn! This session is for learners of ALL levels. Apart of the UMass Hillel Beit Midrash program, credit available, please speak to Rabbi Ruderman for more information.


Monday

Jewish Holidays (Living by the Moon)
Taught by: Rabbi Ruderman
Hillel House - conference room
2:30 - 3:20

Description: Take a journey with Rabbi David Ruderman as we explore the Jewish holidays through the Jewish lunar calendar. The moon sets the ground for the Jewish calendar! This course covers the major Jewish holidays throughout the year and explains details on how the phases of the moon predict the months. This course is apart of the "One-Credit Courses at Hillel House" Signup available on SPIRE under Judaic 191Q.

Jewish Cooking Around the World
Taught by: Ariella Ruderman
Hillel House - kitchen
2:30 - 4:30

Description: This is one the most popular classes offered at the UMass Hillel. Learn to cook with a Jewish style with Ariella Ruderman, and you will be guaranteed to have picked up chef's skills by the time you leave the kitchen. Cooking styles included: Ashkenazik, Sphephardic, and Israel. This course is apart of the "One-Credit Courses at Hillel House" - Signup available on SPIRE under Judaic 191S-2.

Jewish Law: Its roots in the Bible and Jewish Philosophy
Taught by: Yoni Kirby
Hillel House - outside the library
9:15p - 10:15

Description: Dive into the Chumash (Bible) once a week to discover the meanings behind many of today's customs, rituals and laws that are explained through various verses in the text.


Tuesday

Gemera Shiur
Taught by: Rabbi Ruderman
Hillel House - outside the library
8:30p - 10:00

Description: Let's learn gemara. We will identify key phrases and common logic patterns, improving our reading skills as we cruise within the Babylonian Talmud. This course requires some background in Gemara learning. Open to ladies only. This course is apart of the "One-Credit Courses at Hillel House" - Signup available on SPIRE under Judaic 191I.

Wednesday

Watching & Kashrut
Taught by: Rabbi Ruderman
TBD
1:30 - 3:30

Description: This course provides a general foundation for the laws, customs, and rituals of Jewish dietary practices. This course serves as a Practicum for students on the UMass Hillel Masgiach program.

Thursday

KHH Cooks for Shabbat
Scheduled by: Shifra Baronofsky (Rosh Mitbach)
Hillel House - kitchen
5:00p until into the night

Description: One thing that is unique to Kehillat Hillel Ha'azinu is the way Shabbat lunch is prepared, and that is by many committed community members. Every week, on Thursday night, many of us spend long hours in the kitchen preparing a delicious meal for the coming weekend. Anybody is welcome to join us in cooking, please speak with Shifra Baronofsky at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for information.


Friday

Friday Night Learning & Discussion Live
Led by: Rabbi Ruderman
Hillel House - outside the library
9:30

Description: After a week's worth of hard and challenging work come and enjoy a night of learning and relaxation. Discussion is led by Rabbi Ruderman.


Shabbat

Parsha Shiur
Led by: Rabbi Ruderman
Hillel House - outside the library
One hour before Sheuda Shleisheit

Description: Every week, as long as the UMass Hillel is open join Rabbi Ruderman and friends in a discussion about this week's Parsha. Takes place one before the start of Seudah Shlisheit, which is announced Friday night.