Congregation Beth Mordecai
Congregation Beth Mordecai
An inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
Your Jewish Home for the Soul!
An inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
Your Jewish Home for the Soul!
April 21, 2015 By bethmordecai no comments.
Dear Hevreh, Hebrew is hard, I know. Though I've spent many years reading, speaking, and singing Hebrew there are many times when I just don't get it. It can feel foreign, but amazingly enough, it can also feel homey. There's something about the cadence, the sound (especially those gutteral sounds that make you sound like you're coughing up something) that speaks directly to my soul, my neshamah. In my latest piece on State of Formation "Praying in Hebrew, Speaking in Tongues," I discuss how the difficulty of understanding Hebrew makes it tough to be a language of meaningful prayer when we want to know what we're saying when we pray. As such, it's important to find language in our mother tongue[...]
Category : Hebrew Publications Rabbi Rabbi's Journal Tag : hebrew prayer Publications rabbi rabbi's journal state of formation
November 10, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
Join us THURSDAY for the SECOND installment of our Adult Ed Series: A Little Schtickala of Yiddishkeit
HEBREW PRACTICE -- 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Build your reading skills -- beginner to expert!
We will pair you with a partner on your own level!
Siddur Hebrew or Modern Hebrew!
Session 1 -- 7:30 - 8:15 pm
Secrets of the Hebrew Language -- The letter "Bet" with Rabbi Saks
Come and learn the secrets of the Hebrew language in this special class designed to demystify each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This month we do the letter Bet.
FOOD Break – 8:15 – 8:30
Session 2 – 8:30 – 9:15 pm
"Why Do they Hate Us"? A discussion on the origins of Anti-semitism with Rabbi Saks
How old is anti-Semitism really?
When did[...]
Category : Adult Education Hebrew home Jewish Culture and History Tag : adult education anti-semitism hebrew jewish culture and history
August 11, 2014 By bethmordecai no comments.
LEARN & PRACTICE HEBREW
Individual Hebrew Practice - Date & Time TBD with Rabbi - Cost TBD
In this independent study program, participants will meet with the rabbi 1-on-1 for 30 minutes to learn and practice their Hebrew. Designed for beginners but open to all, the course will utilize the book “Teach Yourself How to Read Hebrew” as well as online tutorials. During the 1-on-1 meetings, participants will have the opportunity to review the homework in the book or practice a prayer/reading they are learning on their own. If interested, please email Rabbi Saks (ari.saks@gmail.com).
Group Hebrew Practice - 2nd Thursday of the month - 7:00pm - Free
Come to practice your Hebrew skills for 30 minutes on the 2nd Thursday of each month, beginning September 11. Participants will be partnered[...]
Category : Hebrew Learning Online Learning Tag : hebrew learning