ISAIAH CONTINUING ENRICHMENT

ISAIAH CONTINUING ENRICHMENT

This year we are offering more opportunities for lifelong learning than ever before.

Bedazzle your life with ICE: Isaiah Continuing Enrichment. Learn with prominent Jewish teachers and leaders of the Los Angeles and worldwide community. Engage in everything from Torah Study to Jewish Cooking, Zumba and Ballroom Dancing.

Your journey begins

ICE: ISAIAH CONTINUING ENRICHMENT

ICE is a dynamic program of lifelong learning and enrichment. ICE Evenings will meet on the third Wednesday of
each month from 5:30 9:00 pm.

ICE Days (sponsored by Isaiah Women) will meet

on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 am 3:00 pm. You are welcome to participate in all or any part of each day. We also continue to offer Torah Study and various year-round courses (pages 20-21). Step inside!

ICE Evenings (pages 2 15)

Isaiah members: $18 per dinner, classes free Non Isaiah members: $36 per evening, all or part

ICE Days (pages 16 19)

Isaiah members: $18 for the entire year Non Isaiah members: $10 per day

Thank you to those who have generously helped to underwrite this program: Honey and George De Roy Joan and Ephraim Sales Joanne Van Emburgh and Sam Surloff Eva Vollmer Ann and Bill Warnick Isaiah Women

ICE Evenings: November

November 16
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5:30 7:25 Shabbat Around the World Tamar Andrews

Learn about the sumptuous Sabbaths celebrated around the world while cooking with Chef Tamar. The food we prepare will be served to the community at our 7:30 dinner.

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu: Exploring the Life Journey Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel
Third Wednesday of each month, starting Nov. 16 (year-long)

Each of us is on our own lifes journey traveling different paths. Jewish tradition provides many ways for better understanding these personal passages. In this year-long course co-taught by Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel, we will study stories and parables from the Chassidic masters, experience the meditative qualities of niggunim (songs without words) and spend time journaling our thoughts and reflections. Vtaheir libeinu means purify our hearts. Through study, prayer and song we endeavor to explore the deepest yearnings of our souls and to open our hearts to the great realm of personal possibility.

6:30 7:25 Israel in the Prayerbook, Israel in the World Rabbi Richard Levy
Rabbi Richard Levy, Director of Spiritual Growth at Hebrew Union College and architect of the Statement of Principles for Reform Judaism, will lead a discussion about Israel themes found in our siddur and how they are in concert or contrast with the modern state.

Circumcision: The Uncut Story Charles Lynn Batten

Explore the practice of circumcision from the ancient Middle East to the San Francisco Bay. Learn circumcisions mythic bases, its significance in Jewish identity, and the failed attempt to put it on the ballot in our sister city up north. Charles Lynn Batten is professor emeritus of English at UCLA.

Moving Torah: Seventh Inning Stretches Andrea Hodos

Andrea Hodos, creator of Moving Torah Workshops, has been making dances and helping other people make their own dances for three decades. In this workshop, Andrea will give a group of Isaians easy-to-follow tools to lead meaningful movement exercises for other ICE participants -- to keep everyones energy and imaginations flowing during the learning.

Homework, Arrgghhhh! Larry Garf

Join child development specialist Larry Garf to learn how to cope with the task that is universally unloved.

7:30 8:00 DINNER Shabbat Foods from around the World 8:00 9:00 FEATURED SPEAKERS: Letters FROM the Editor Rob Eshman
The Jewish Journal of Los Angeles is currently the most widely read Jewish publication in the world. We will have a conversation with its dynamic editor-in-chief and publisher about controversies, conspiracies, and the future of media.

Spiritual Lessons Children Teach Us Rabbi Ilana Grinblat

Many parenting programs and books focus on what we should teach our children. Rabbi Ilana Grinblat, author of Blessings and Baby Steps: The Spiritual Path of Parenthood, will explore the spiritual lessons we can learn from children.

Want more in November?

ICE Day featuring Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Ballroom Dancing and more Nov. 1 (see page 16) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday starting Nov. 1 (page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday starting Nov. 1 (page 20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday starting Nov. 1 (page 20) Adult Retreat Weekend Nov. 18 20 (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast Nov. 2 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable Nov. 12 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop Second Shabbat of each month starting Nov. 12 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Game Night Nov. 2 (page 21) Zumba Nov. 17 (page 21)
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ICE Evenings: December

December 21
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5: 30 7:25 Latke Cook-Off

The luscious latke. Some like it lacy. Some like it hard. Join us to learn new recipes, learn the history of the latke, and fry em up right.

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2) 6:30 7:25 Israel/Palestine 101: A Review of Key People, Words, Definitions, Dates Rabbi Dara Frimmer
Learn about the Green Line, Territories, Settlements, Outposts, Checkpoints, Stand With Us, NIF, Jstreet, and AIPACa vocabulary lesson with time to reflect on the complexity of engaging in a well-rounded conversation about Israel.

Not Just Your Bubbes Hanukkah Music Cantor Lorna Lembeck

Its not that we dont love singing 180 verses of I Have a Little Dreidel eight nights a year, but there is so much new and inspired Hanukkah music. Join Cantor Lembeck on the second night of Hanukkah for an evening of listening to, learning, and singing some of the contemporary music coming out of the Jewish songwriting community.

Got the Blues? Battling Depression in Older Adults and Caregivers Helen Lavretsky, MD
An important session on battling depression in older adults and caregivers.

7:30 8:00 DINNER

Maccabean Brisket Competition Sample briskets baked by Isaian connoisseurs alongside heaps of latkes and salad, and help us pick a winner.

8:00 9:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Coming to a Theater Near You! Kenneth Turan
The film critic for the Los Angeles Times and NPRs Morning Edition, director of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes and former Times book review editor will talk about films, features, festivals and flops, and how his Judaism does or does not inform his critique of them all. He will also share his newest book, Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told for which he interviewed 160 luminaries including George C. Scott, Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, James Earl Jones, David Rabe, Jerry Stiller, Tommy Lee Jones, and Wallace Shawn, masterfully weaving their voices into a dizzyingly rich tale of creativity, conflict, and achievement.

Want more in December?

ICE Day featuring Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Ballroom Dancing and more Dec. 6 (see page 16) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast Dec. 7 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable Dec. 10 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop Dec. 10 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Game Night Dec. 7 (page 21) Zumba Dec. 15 (page 21)

ICE Evenings: January

January 18
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5: 30 7:25 Cooking with our CSA Mary MacVean

Mary MacVean, food reporter for the LA Times, heads our CSA group through which congregants receive a box of fresh-picked produce each week. Cook a feast with local fare reminiscent of the Garden of Eden.

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2) 6:00 7:25 Money Skills 101 Jeff Munjack
This money skills 101 workshop with the president of Nest Egg Financial Education, Inc, will provide teens (and parents) with an introduction to the most crucial topics in personal finance that teens and young adults face as they approach their college years and begin their young professional lives. Topics will include investing, the stock market, budgeting, credit cards and debt management -- as well as key lessons most adults wish they had learned at their age. Attendance by parents is encouraged but not required.

6:30 7:25 Poetry of Israel from Pioneers to Today Rabbi Zo Klein

Discover how Israeli poetry has evolved over the decades from the romanticized pioneer poetry of yearning to hard-edged modern protest poetry.

Heresy, Mysticism and Jewish Freedom of Conscience Josh Holo, Dean of Hebrew Union College
Judaism has witnessed daring (even shocking) ideas in the realms of mysticism, astrology and theology, without rending the fabric of our people. Where does this flexibility come from and how does it persist?

Organizing for Success, Balance and Happiness Julie Grass

Sponsored by T.I.N.G. (Temple Isaiah Networking Group), Julie Grass is a business strategist who will help you set priorities, achieve clarity, communicate effectively and realize your goals.

7:30 8:00 DINNER Farm Fresh and Fabulous 8:00 9:00 FEATURED SHOW: You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up (Comedy)
After thirteen years of marriage, Annabelle Gurwitch (Dinner and a Movie, Seinfeld, NPR) and Jeff Kahn (Emmy winning writer The Ben Stiller Show, Forty Year Old Virgin) found, Were just not that into us. In their hilarious moving new show Annabelle and Jeff prove that in marriage, all you need is loveand a healthy dose of complaints, co-dependence, and Pinot Noir.

Want more in January?

ICE Day featuring Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Ballroom Dancing and more Jan. 3 (see page 16) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast Jan. 4 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable Jan. 14 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop Jan. 14 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Game Night Jan. 4 (page 21) Zumba Jan. 19 (page 21)

ICE Evenings: February

February 15
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5:30 7:25 How to Cook Jewish Persian Food

Join with us to learn and prepare a sensuous aromatic banquet of Persian delicacies that would make even King Ahasuerus swoon.

5:30 7:25 The Five Pillars of Islam: An Introduction to Islam and its relationship to Judaism (Part 1 of 2) Reuven Firestone
With the worlds foremost expert on Jewish-Muslim relations, we will learn about the five most critical areas of Islamic religious thought and practice as articulated in the Quran and Tradition, and see to what extent they are similar or different from Judaism. Please note this session begins at 5:30.

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2) 6:30 7:25 Wrestling with Our Relationship to Israel: Personal and Collective Implications Rabbi Joel Nickerson
We begin by considering recent research, including Peter Beinarts article The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment, which discussed apathy and disinterest currently felt by many young Jews toward Israel. Our focus will be the internal struggles we face as we think about when and how we do or do not connect with our homeland.

Holding On and Letting Go Jewish Family Services

The process of letting go of our children can be difficult. The extraordinary change in communication through new technology has had far-reaching effects on the parentchild relationship, with many unforeseen consequences. This workshop will help parents monitor their own motivation for tracking children and their activities, understand the difference between contact and communication, and find a balance.

7:30 8:00 DINNER Esthers Persian Banquet 8:00 9:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: How Can I Get My Life Off Hold? When Will My Life Really Begin? Rabbi Naomi Levy
As a rabbi, Naomi Levy frequently offered spiritual guidance to people seeking answers. But when a doctor told her that her young daughter, Noa, had a fatal degenerative disease, Rabbi Levys own insights could not prevent her whole life from unraveling. In Hope Will Find You, Naomi Levy shares her journey and the wisdom she gained, describing with humor and honesty how she came through a time of uncertainty and fear and learned how to stop waiting for life to begin.

Want more in February?

ICE Day featuring Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Ballroom Dancing and more Feb. 7 (see page 16) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast Feb. 1 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable Feb. 11 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop Feb. 11 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Game Night Feb. 1 (page 21) Zumba Feb. 16 (page 21)

ICE Evenings: March

March 21
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5:30 7:25 Passover Around the World Tamar Andrews

Learn about palatial Passovers and splendiferous seders around the world while cooking with Chef Tamar.

5:30 7:25 How Do We See Each Other? Classic and Contemporary Views of Jews and Muslims Toward the Other (Part 2) Reuven Firestone
What does the Quran really say about Jews and Judaism? We will read the range of positions that are laid out in the Quran and in its commentaries, and we will compare these to Jewish views of Arabs and Muslims as found in the Bible and the Talmud. Please note this session begins at 5:30.

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2) 6:30 7:25 Holyland vs. Homeland: Israels Complex Identities Rabbi Daniel Bouskila
Who is an Israeli? Sephardic, Ashkenazi, Mizrahi, Russian, Ethiopian, Arab, Druze, Muslim, Christian, Ultra-Orthodox, Zionist, Secular, Settler explore the diverse, complicated and intriguing mix that makes up what we call Israeli.

Hey, Quit Pushing: How We Put Children at Risk by Starting Academics Too Early Larry Garf
Join child development specialist Larry Garf as we discuss the negative consequences we create when we pressure our young children: elevated levels of anxiety and stress, but not higher academic achievement.

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Manifesting Our Desires & The Secret of Silence Marcus Freed

Lots of people are suddenly talking about manifesting the universe and setting intentions. Marcus Freed, a studio-trained yogi, yeshiva-trained educator and BBC broadcaster will lead us into the ancient Hebrew wisdom of Kabbalistic masters and Talmudic geniuses to see how we can use these ancient tools to meet our deepest desires.

7:30 8:00 DINNER Leaven-less and Heavenly

8:00 9:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: The Root Causes of the Crisis in Public Education and What is Possible for the Future Jackie Goldberg
Former member of the California State Assembly representing the states 45th district, Jackie Goldberg has served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council, as president of the Los Angeles School Board, and a teacher in the Compton Unified School District.

Want more in March?

ICE Day Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Ballroom Dancing and more March 6 (see page 18) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast March 7 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable March 10 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop March. 10 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Purim Shpiel March 7 Zumba March 15 (page 21) Discussion with Author Cara Black March 23 (page 21)

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ICE Evenings: April

April 18
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5:30 7:25 The Dessert Architect Builds a Delicious Dessert Robert Wemischner
Pastry chef, culinary educator, Isaiah congregant and author of four books, including his latest, The Dessert Architect will lead us in an exciting opportunity to bake with the very best.

5:30 6:30 Movie Screening of Autistic-Like: Grahams Story

When its not autism, what is it? This is an extraordinary movie about one dads determined search to help his son. We will view the film and have an opportunity to talk with the director. April is Autism Awareness Month. Please note: This screening begins at 5:30.

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2) 6:30 7:25 The Corrugated Prince James Grashow
James Grashow is a renowned sculptor, woodcut artist and educator. The scale of his work ranges from large environmental installations to the delicate and contained world of houseplants, where homes and buildings replace flowers and buds in intricate bouquets. His woodcut prints have appeared in the New York Times and in virtually every well known periodical and publication throughout the country. Grashow will be building an installation here at Isaiah, inviting the entire community to participate. (He also happens to be Rabbi Zos Dad! )

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7:30 8:00 DINNER AND DESSERT 8:00 9:00 ALBERT LEWIS LECTURE: Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue: A Jewish Imperative for Famine and Hunger Relief Ruth Messinger
Over the past several decades, there has been a sea change in Jewish engagementa reimagining of what it means to be a Jew and a citizen of our planet. Whether youth leaders or active adults, Jewish voices have joined a chorus of empowered people around the world saying no to injustice. As hunger relief and famine now make the front page every day, it is our responsibility as Jews to take action. Join American Jewish World Services President Ruth Messinger for a dynamic discussion about our role in famine relief and the growing food justice movement. Come and learn what you can do.

Want more in April?

ICE Day featuring Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Cinema Isaiah and more April 3 (see page 19) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday (see page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday (page 20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast April 4 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable April 14 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop April. 14 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Game Night April 4 (page 21) Passover April 6 April 14 Holocaust Remembrance Service April 20 Israel Independence Celebration April 27 Zumba April 19 (page 21)

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ICE Evenings: May

May 16
Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

5:30 7:25 In the Kitchen with the Clergy

Out of the sanctuary and into the scullery, join your clergy for adventures in edibles!

6:00 7:25 VTaheir Libeinu Cantor Evan Kent and Jean Abarbanel (see page 2) 6:30 7:25 Sessions Herzl, HaTikvah, and the Birth of Modern Zionism: An Adventure in Multimedia Storytelling Josh Mason-Barkin
If you were to make a creamy Israeli hummus by mushing together the History Channel, Sesame Street, and the Daily Show, this is kind of what it would look like. With the help of music, film, poetry, and literature, we will interweave the unbelievable stories of the idealists, iconoclasts, dreamers, and drunks who were crazy enough to envision the modern state of Israel.

The Future of Federation Jay Sanderson

Join for a fascinating discussion with the head of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation as we contemplate its one hundred year history and envision its future.

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7:30 8:00 DINNER Mouthwatering and Magnificant

8:00 9:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Why the Jewish Food Movement is Important Nigel Savage
Nigel Savage, originally from Manchester, England, founded Hazon (Hebrew for vision) in 2000 by organizing and riding in a 3000-mile Cross-USA Jewish Environmental Bike Ride, in which participants cycled from Seattle, WA to Washington, DC, teaching and speaking along the way. They ended at the White House where they received a national award from the EPA. Hazon was recognized by the Sierra Club as one of 50 leading faithbased environmental organizations in the US. In 2008 Nigel was named a member of the Forward 50, the annual list of the 50 most influential Jewish people in the United States.

Want more in May?

ICE Day featuring Spine Tingles Book Club, Special Lecture, Ballroom Dancing and more May 1 (see page 19) Beginning Hebrew every Tuesday (see page 20) Conversational Hebrew every Tuesday (page20) Adult Confirmation First and Fourth Tuesday (page 20) Israel Over Breakfast May 2 (page 20) Daughters of Torah every Wednesday (page 21) Shabbat Morning Torah Study every Saturday (page 21) Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable May 12 (page 21) Art and Spirituality Workshop May. 12 (page 21) Jewish Meditation Circle Wednesdays (page 21) Game Night May 2 (page 21) Zumba May 17 (page 21)

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ICE Days: November | December

ICE Days (generously sponsored by Isaiah Women)
Do you have free time during the day? Join us at Isaiah for all or part of our ICE Days, featuring learning opportunities with top professors as well as time to dance and schmooze. Bring your own lunch, well provide a nosh and drinks!

ICE Days:
Isaiah members: $18 for the entire year! Non Isaiah members: $10 per day Participate in all or part of the evening. Sign up at www.templeisaiah.com/lifelong-learning or by calling the Temple Office.

November 1
10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole
So many books, so many titles on so many spines. ICE book club will delve into captivating volumes. Read and share your reactions. Our group will set the reading list together. For November, we start with the memorable characters and touching quest in Great House by Nicole Krauss, available in paperback.

11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: From the Land of Frankincense & Myrrh: The Jews of Yemen Ken Blady
We will trace the history and culture of the Yemenite Jews from hoary antiquity to Operation on Wings of Eagles, the airlift of some 40,000 Yemenite Jews to Israel. Some time will be devoted to a study of a fascinating group of Bedouin Jews from the former East Aden Protectorate known today in Israel as Habbanim of Moshav Bareket.

1:00 1:30 Brown Bag Lunch 1:30 3:00 Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton
Dances will include beginning steps in Waltz, Rumba, Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha and Swing Hustle.

Knitting Dori Baron Games

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| January
December 6
10:30 11:15 The Fascinating History of the Jews of Italy Rabbi Robert Gan
Explore their origins, their special cultural characteristics and how they were unique among the Jews of Europe.

10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole 11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Pariahs Among Ayatollahs: The Jew as Outcast in Shiite Iran Ken Blady

We will survey the history of the Jews of Iran from Queen Esther to the rise of the Ayatollah Khomeini and his fanatical acolyte, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. A segment of the lecture will be devoted to the fascinating community of Djedid al-Islam (crypto-Jews) of the holy Shiite city of Mashhad.

1:00 1:30 Brown Bag Lunch 1:30 3:00 Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton Knitting Dori Baron Games Cinema Isaiah Film to be announced

January 3
10:30 11:15 Italian Jewry Before & After World War II Rabbi Robert Gan
What was their attitude toward Mussolini and how did they fare during and after the Holocaust?

10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole 11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: The Miracle of the Ethiopian-Jewish Aliyah Middie and Dick Geisberg 1:00 1:30 Brown Bag Lunch 1:30 3:00 Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton Knitting Dori Baron Games
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ICE Days: February | March | April

February 7
10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole Facebook 101 David Viner
Congregant David Viner will help us understand Facebook to keep in touch and keep up with friends and family.

11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Creationism vs. Intelligent Design Charles Lynn Batten
We will start by looking at Scripture and, using historical approaches, determine whether Genesis is the Creation Story fundamentalists want it to be. We will explore the rational basis of the concept of intelligent design that Deist founders of America embraced and modern politicians see as a way of protecting us from the evils of Darwinism. Discover what is left wounded on the battlefield between the forces of creationism and intelligent design.

1:00 1:30 Brown Bag Lunch 1:30 3:00 Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton Knitting Dori Baron Games Cinema Isaiah Film to be announced

March 6
10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole 11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Origins of Christianity and its Parting Ways with Judaism: The Historic Paul Josh Garroway 1:00 1:30 Brown Bag Lunch 1:30 3:00 Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton Knitting Dori Baron Games
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April 3
10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole 11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Origins of Christianity and its Parting Ways with Judaism: The Historic Jesus Josh Garroway
Join Josh Garroway, HUC Professor of Early Christianity and Second Commonwealth, as we explore the origins of Christianity in this two part discussion.

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Brown Bag Lunch Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton Knitting Dori Baron Games Cinema Isaiah Film to be announced

May 1
10:30 11:15 Spine Tingles Ellen Cole 11:15 11:30 Nosh 11:30 - 1:00 FEATURED SPEAKER: Saul Bellow: A Jewish Novelist for All Readers Charles Lynn Batten
Focusing on Saul Bellows Herzog (called the most important post-War American novel), we will explore Bellows vision of twentieth-century Jewish and non-Jewish life. Torn between excesses of intellectualism and romanticism, Herzog struggles to make sense of the world. Bellow offers a distinctly Jewish answer to the problems we face.

1:00 1:30 1:30 3:00

Brown Bag Lunch Ballroom Dancing Colleen Skilton Knitting Dori Baron Games

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Torah and Ongoing Classes

Hebrew
Nows the time to learn to read and speak, especially if you are traveling to Israel with us in 2012! Weekly, starting Nov. 1 During this weekend we will explore this diversity through music, prayer, Talmud, Torah, and the great tradition of Jewish philosophy. $275 per person $75 single room supplement

Beginning Hebrew Tatiyana Neyman Conversational Hebrew Rina Etkes

$120 Isaiah members

Rosh Hodesh
Rabbi Zo Klein 7:00 8:30 p.m. (various homes) Oct. 27, Dec. 1, Dec. 29, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 29, Apr. 26
Sponsored by Isaiah Women. This gathering is for women only and will meet in peoples homes each month to celebrate the new moon with learning and special rituals. RSVP to Isaiah Women to learn location.

Adult Confirmation
Temple Isaiah Clergy First and Fourth Tuesday of the month starting November 1
Take the next step on your Jewish journey! We will study theology, spirituality, and Jewish texts as we examine the ways we incorporate Judaism into our everyday lives. $36 Isaiah members

Adult Weekend Retreat

Temple Isaiahs 5th Annual Retreat! Cantor Evan Kent and Rabbi Joel Nickerson November 18 20 Camp Hess Kramer
This year our retreat focuses on the Four (Really Big) Questions: Where is God in my life? What happens after I die? Why is there evil in the world? What does it mean to be a Chosen People? Come and learn with your friends and the Temple Isaiah clergy in the beautiful hills of Malibu overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our sacred tradition is one that allows for an ongoing search for answers and respects a broad range of opinions.

Israel Over Breakfast

Rabbinic Intern Suzy Stone First Wednesday of every month 8:30 a.m. starting September 7
A monthly roundtable conversation about Israel.

Daughters of Torah

Elaine Diamond Wednesdays, 10:00 11:30 a.m. Temple Library

Explore the voices and stories of women within Judaisms sacred texts, drawing inspiration from our ancestors journeys. Discussions led by Temple member Elaine Diamond, MA, Judaic Studies.
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Shabbat Morning Torah Study

Zumba

Rabbi Zo Klein Every Shabbat, 9:30 a.m. Library

Together we explore the Torah verse by verse. See how each word and phrase has been interpreted over the centuries and can have meaning in your life.

Marisa Schor Sept. 22, Oct. 27, and third Thursday of the following months 9:15 -10:30 a.m.
Join the craze thats sweeping America! Get fit and get groovin with other Isaians. Wear comfortable clothes, tennis shoes and bring water. Everyone is welcome!

Hearts and Minds: A Torah Roundtable

Green Living Workshops

Coming in Spring Six Monday sessions
For a healthier home and a healthier planet, we welcome this opportunity to host an interactive Sustainable Works (www. sustainableworks.org) program that focuses on 6 major areas: waste management, water efficiency, toxic chemicals, transportation, energy use, and consumer choices. This highly acclaimed workshop, funded by the Department of Energy, enables you to practice while you learn, and watch your environmental footprint get smaller as the weeks go by.

Second Saturday of each month 9:00 10:30 a.m.

Join this passionate, joyous and sometimes critical study of Torah. Interpretations range from the poetic to the political, always thoughtful, provocative, well-informed and respectful of multiple perspectives.

Jewish Meditation Circle

Cantor Evan Kent Every Wednesday 6:15 p.m. (except third Wednesday of the month)
Join Cantor as he leads this thoughtprovoking and truly necessary moment of quiet reflection in this ongoing meditation every Wednesday evening.

Discussion with Author

Cara Black Friday, March 23, 12:00 p.m.
Bring your own lunch to our discussion with Cara Black, author of the nationally bestselling and award nominated Aimee Leduc Investigation series.

Game Night

First Wednesday of the month 4:00 7:00 p.m. Mah Jongg/ Bridge/ Chess/ Backgammon/ Poker
Sponsored by Isaiah Women. All are welcome! Get in the game. We will also have Bridge and Mahjongg instructors for those who would like to learn!

Art and Spirituality workshop

Flori Hendron Second Shabbat of each month
Explore your spirituality through art using a variety of artistic materials and methods.

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ISAIAH CONTINUING ENRICHMENT

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