2009
January 2009
Wednesday 14 January 2009
Wed 14 Jan, 12:15 pm. Wednesday, Jan 14 12:15 pm Classes by Rabbi Yuter 7:15 pm Classes by Rabbi Yuter. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]
Sunday 18 January 2009
Sun 18 Jan, 8:45-9:30 am. Sunday Mornings — 8:45–9:30 am We consider contemporary Jewish issues based upon Maimonides' Code. This code restates the Talmudic legal conclusion in accessible idioms. When Orthodox rabbis disagree with the Talmud and Maimonides, the reasons they offer are examined. The focus of this learning session is to show how legitimate Jewish claims are made, and how rabbis try to be both rational and responsible in their decision-making. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]
Sun 18 Jan, 9:30-10:15 am. Sunday Mornings — 9:30–10:15 am We examine the Jewish people's foundation narratives for the values that will be appearing as laws, beginning in Exodus. The relationship between narrative and law, law and ethics, and the archeological record that helps us to understand that narrative are explored, along with the medieval commentators, who related our foundation narratives to their historical reality. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]
Tuesday 20 January 2009
Tue 20 Jan. Tuesday Evenings — 7:30–8:45 pm We study how Jewish men defined women and how women with economic power impacted the manner in which society ran and how rabbis issued rulings. This was a culture that was committed to Jewish religious law on one hand, yet insisted on affirming its humanity on the other. We study the synthesis that history records. The feminism of today has its roots in medieval Jewish culture. By understanding our past and the precedents it records, we better appreciate the decisions, conflicts and challenges in our Jewish present. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jan, 7:15 pm. Tuesday, Jan 13 7:15 pm Class by Rabbi Yuter. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]
Wednesday 21 January 2009
Wed 21 Jan, 12:15-2 pm. Wednesdays — 12:15–2:00 pm Our learning focuses upon two types of rabbinic writing, Talmud and Law. In our study of Talmud, we examine what and how Talmud works. Vocabulary lists and translations are provided so that language issues do not get in the way. We study the Talmud with the "scientific" method, which pays attention not only to content, but to the idioms, structures, word choice, historical context, and religious ideas. Our study of law examines the rules of the Jewish court, its symbolism, authority, and procedures. In the Jewish tradition, knowledge is power and authority resides in the principle of the holy book, while pagan cultures empower the holy person. By empowering every individual, the ruled and the rulers are committed to the same rul. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]
Friday 30 January 2009
Fri 30 Jan, 4:30 pm. Friday, Jan 30 4:30 pm Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Shabbat Dinner "The State of the State" featuring Delegates Jill Carter and Pat McDonough and City Councilwoman Rikki Spector. B'nai Israel Synagogue, 27 Lloyd Street, Baltimore, 21202. Rabbi Gershon Grayman, 410-732-5454. B'nai Israel Congregation - [email][events]