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Rabbi Klein teaches each year October - May
at the Max M. Fisher Jewish Federation Building,
6735 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills MI 48301.
For registration information and course fees
(248) 205-2557 • E-MAIL: feded@jccdet.org or go to www.jewishdetroit.org/feded
Wednesday Mornings and Thursday Evenings at the Jewish Federation
The Star and the Crescent: A History of Jewish/Muslim Relations
Though Jewish/Muslim relations are today “prickly”, infused with Middle East politics and international terrorism, it was not always so. There were many times in history where Jews and Muslims not only lived together peaceably, but actually shared ideas and ideals, theologies and philosophies. This course will examine those better times using Jewish and Muslim texts and relevant documents, concluding with a presentation of current efforts of mutual cooperation and beneficial co-existence.
12 weeks, beginning September 12, 2018
Jews in America: Insiders and Outsiders
Jews have been in America since 1654, coming in three waves of immigration, each with its own response to “becoming American”. In what ways have we preserved Jewish distinctiveness as “American Jews”? In what ways have we acculturated as “Jewish Americans”? This course is about our story in America, answering the question of “Is there room for ethnic and religious distinctiveness, and if so what form should that distinctiveness take?” Are we looking at integration, acculturation or assimilation?
10 weeks, beginning February 13, 2019
Monday Evenings at Congregation Shir Tikvah
Our Jewish Holidays-- The Rest of the Story
Explore the historical, cultural and religious back-stories behind our celebration of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Chanukah. What prompted the Rabbinic invention of the "High Holidays"? Why is Sukkot called "THE Festival"?Why did the Rabbis change the message and meaning of Chanukah? How have these chagim changed in 2000 years?
Four weeks, beginning October 15, 2018
Rabbi Klein is Adjunct Professor at Oakland University and Rochester College 2018/2019.
Introduction to Judaism, Oakland University, Fall Semester 2018, Winter Semester 2019
The Book of Genesis, Rochester College, Fall Semester 2018
The Book of Genesis, Oakland University, Winter Semester 2019
High Holiday Services, Grosse Pointe Jewish Council
September 9-10 and 18-19, 2018
Grosse Pointe Jewish Council
Fall Sunday Series, October 7, 28 and November 4
Our Jewish Holidays-- The Rest of the Story (Part 1)
Explore the historical, cultural and religious back-stories behind our celebration of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Chanukah. What prompted the Rabbinic invention of the "High Holidays"? Why is Sukkot called "THE Festival"?Why did the Rabbis change the message and meaning of Chanukah? How have these chagim changed in 2000 years?
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Grosse Pointe Jewish Council
Spring Sunday Series -- To Be Announced
Our Jewish Holidays-- The Rest of the Story (Part 2)
Explore the historical, cultural and religious back-stories behind our celebration of Purim, Passover and Shavuot. What is it about Purim and Passover that make them the most observed of the Jewish calendar? And why is Shavuot the "step-child" festival, even though it is among the oldest? How has their observance changed in 2000 years?