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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
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
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
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
Introduction to Judaism, Oakland University, Fall 2019
The Book of Exodus, Rochester College, Fall Semester 2019
Grosse Pointe Jewish Council
2018 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?
Grosse Pointe Jewish Council
2019 Spring Sunday Series -- March 17, April 14, and June 9
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?
Temple Emanu-El Spring Adult Education Program
March 23, 2019
"Is There A Future for Reform Judaism?"
Though Reform Judaism began in Germany almost 200 years ago, it is today a uniquely American phenomenon that has transplanted itself beyond North America. Today the majority of identified American Jews describe themselves as "Reform". But others have raised the alarm that our Jewish future lies not with Reform Judaism. Rabbis Matt Zerwekh and Joe Klein will lead a presentation and discussion on the American Reform Movement: it's past, present and future.
Limmud Michigan @ Metro Detroit JCC
March 31, 2019
"Making Sense of the Ineffable Name"
God’s “Ineffable Name”, unable to be pronounced or grasped, is perhaps not a name at all. Perhaps it represents a sophisticated theology that transcends our finite ability to understand the Divine Presence. Interesting as well is what our Jewish tradition has done to and with “The Ineffable Name” beyond its appearance in Torah.