Snow Policy

We will have religious school and adult education cancellations broadcast on the Fox 6 Storm Team Alert Center, Storm Team 4, and on WISN Weather Watch 12. If the Milwaukee area experiences bad weather conditions, tune into 94.5FM WKTI, 95.7FM WRIT, FM 106 WMIL, The Brew 97.3, 620AM WTMJ, AM920 WOKY, News/Talk 1130, V100 WKKV-FM, WISN-TV 12, or TMJ Channel 4, or log onto TheMilwaukeeChannel.com throughout the day and evening for posting of religious school and/or adult education cancellations.

New: How-to Holiday Workshops

First Sundays of the month, 9:45-11:15 am
Rabbi Marc Berkson, Rabbi Jessica Barolsky and Cantor David Barash

If you have questions about holidays, or you’ve been wondering about their significance, come to this adult-level class during religious school to learn more! We’ll study the texts, the traditions, and the home observances of different holidays on February 5, March 4, April 1, and May 6. Each class stands alone; come to as many as you’d like!

New: Tough Questions

Tuesdays, 7:00 pm

Rabbi Jessica Barolsky. Believe it or not, we can use the ancient wisdom of Judaism to answer many of life’s most modern and difficult questions. Come explore the varieties of rabbinic logic, multiple opinions, and Jewish wisdom, and along the way, learn that Jewish tradition really can answer just about any question.

New: A Taste of Midrash (and Talmud)

Tuesdays, 8:00 pm
Rabbi Marc Berkson.

Among the various ways of understanding Tanach (our Biblical text) is the traditional Jewish way known as Midrash. We will explore several Midrashic understandings from Talmud and other works.

New: Lunch and Learn

Selected Wednesdays, 12:00 noon
Rabbi Marc Berkson and Rabbi Jessica Barolsky
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

Work downtown and have trouble making it up to CEEBJ for mid-day study? We’re coming to you! Bring a brown bag lunch on February 15, March 14, and April 18, and one of our rabbis will come to a conference room near you for an hour of study on a variety of topics.

New: Got Questions?

Selected Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Rabbi Marc Berkson, Rabbi Jessica Barolsky and Cantor David Barash

This class is open only to our congregants’ non-Jewish partners. Come for an informal evening (with only one clergy-member at a time) to ask any questions you might have (all questions welcome) and engage in informal conversation.
February 23, March 29, and April 26.

Shabbat morning study minyan

Every Saturday, 9:00 am
Rabbi Marc Berkson, Rabbi Jessica Barolsky and Cantor David Barash

Nurture your mind and your spirit. Drop in any Shabbat morning to pray and study with a wonderful group of people!

Yiddish is Alive and Well and Living in Milwaukee!

Selected Wednesday mornings, 10:00am
Ruth Rosen

Learn the history of Yiddish, its colorful expressions, and some conversation. No previous knowledge of Yiddish is necessary.
$80 for 8 sessions / $60 for any 6 sessions / Non-members $85/$65.
Remaining sessions are scheduled for February 8 and 22.
Contact Ruth at 414-446-5670 or Amanda at 414-228-7545 with questions.

Anshe Mitzvah

Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Rabbi Marc Berkson, Rabbi Jessica Barolsky and Cantor David Barash

Anshe Mitzvah registration is now closed, but it continues to meet on Tuesday evenings.

Women of the Bible

Prayer Aerobics

torah and Beyond

Every Sunday, 10:00 am – 10:40 am
Dr. Larry Hurwitz

This class strives to create conversation among Torah commentators and class participants, allowing us to ask questions and explore the text in new ways. The current topic of study is the book of Jeremiah; no previous knowledge of Jeremiah is necessary. Contact the Lifelong Learning office (414-228-7545) for more information.

CEEBJ book club 2011

The CEEBJ Book Club will meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm for discussion (and some noshing). Contact Gail Pittelman (414-357-6424) with questions. Planned books for the next few months:
February 21: A Pigeon and a Boy by Meir Shalev
March 20: To the End of the Land by David Grossman

Introduction to Judaism

Contact Rabbi Berkson, Rabbi Barolsky, or Cantor Barash if you are interested in this course, offered on Tuesday evenings at the JCC in cooperation with several other area synagogues.