Meet Your Adult Engagement Team!

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES Join at anytime! No registration required. These classes are free and meet weekly. Kings, Prophets and Rebellions 12:00pm 1:15pm with Cantor Suzanne Skloot Journey through some of the earliest Jewish dramas a divided people and a community searching for a common purpose and uncover the contemporary wisdom in these epic tales. Bible & Bagels and Volunteerism Support and Adult Engagement Engagement Carolyn Roesler Rabbi Lori Koffman Lauren Dickel Rabbi Nicole Auerbach 8:15am 9:15am with Rabbi Lori Koffman Bible & Bagels was born more than 25 years ago when a small group of Central congregants got together with the goal of studying the Torah verse by verse. Each week the class convenes to take another small step forward in understanding our most important text. Join us this fall as we continue the book of Second Samuel. Alper Talmud Study Fridays, Sept. 7 May 31, 2018, Community House 8:15am 9:15am with Dena Weiss Explore one of the most radical rabbinic texts in all of Judaism, the Babylonian Talmud. The class will delve into the Talmudic texts that serve as a paradigm for Jewish innovation and rabbinic creativity and we ll use them to discover the profound roots of our modern-day faith. Weekly Torah Study with Central Clergy Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 26, Community House 12:00pm 1:15pm with rotating Central Clergy Join our clergy to explore the weekly Torah portion from an ancient and modern perspectives. The class draws on the Plaut Modern Commentary on the Torah and many other texts and commentaries to connect the Torah to our everyday life. Classes will be taught in rotation by different clergy members. 123 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022 (212) 838-5122 www.centralsynagogue.org Meet Your Adult Engagement Team! Wednesday, Sept. 26, Community House Rooftop, 6:15pm 7:45pm Drop in for our Adult Engagement team meet-and-greet in our rooftop sukkah. Learn about our classes, retreats, lectures, trips, volunteer opportunities, and other programs that aim to deepen your connection to others, to your community and to the ongoing story of the Jewish people. Drinks and appetizers will be served! All Adult Engagement programs require registration. To register or to learn more, visit our website: www.centralsynagogue.org/adulted Our programs are open to the public, but Central Synagogue members will receive priority registration. Please note: this is only a complete listing at the time of publication. Visit our website for the most up-to-date program information. INCLUSION AND SPECIAL NEEDS Central Synagogue is an inclusive institution, open to all types of learners. If you have a vision or hearing impairment, need help with mobility, or have any other special needs, please let us know and we ll make our best effort to accommodate you. PASTORAL CARE AND SUPPORT GROUPS We offer pastoral support for those members of our community dealing with seriously ill loved ones or the loss of a spouse or child. For more information, please contact Rabbi Lori Koffman at koffmanl@censyn.org or (212) 838-5122 x1009. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: CORE GROUPS VOLUNTEER WITH CENTRAL There is limited scholarship assistance available. Please contact Carolyn Roesler at ext. 3043 or roeslerc@censyn.org to discuss your situation. We are fortunate to have a large diverse community here at Central. We know that it can sometimes be challenging to find your people. Join CORE Groups to develop meaningful connections within our congregation. These member-led groups are formed around a shared life-stage, passion, or area of interest. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available through Central, please visit our website or email our Program Manager for & Volunteerism Carolyn Roesler at roeslerc@censyn.org. Social justice is a core value of Judaism. Our community s commitment to social justice in the world is an integral part of who we are at Central Synagogue. We offer an exciting variety of volunteer opportunities based on your personal interests and talents. From preparing and serving hot meals to those in need, to helping adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities build full lives, there are numerous ways to get involved. New groups are forming now or welcoming new members, including: Social Justice Discussion Groups Central Book Club New to the City Jewish And (Jews of Color/Other Ethnicities) Outdoor Adventurers Contact Rabbi Nicole Auerbach at auerbachn@censyn.org to get started.

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES All Adult Engagement programs require registration. To register or to learn more, visit our website: www.centralsynagogue.org/adulted Join at anytime! No registration required. These classes are free and meet weekly. Our programs are open to the public, but Central Synagogue members will receive priority registration. Please note: this is only a complete listing at the time of publication. Visit our website for the most up-to-date program information. Kings, Prophets and Rebellions 12:00pm 1:15pm with Cantor Suzanne Skloot Journey through some of the earliest Jewish dramas a divided people and a community searching for a common purpose and uncover the contemporary wisdom in these epic tales. INCLUSION AND SPECIAL NEEDS Central Synagogue is an inclusive institution, open to all types of learners. If you have a vision or hearing impairment, need help with mobility, or have any other special needs, please let us know and we ll make our best effort to accommodate you. Bible & Bagels 8:15am 9:15am with Rabbi Lori Koffman Bible & Bagels was born more than 25 years ago when a small group of Central congregants got together with the goal of studying the Torah verse by verse. Each week the class convenes to take another small step forward in understanding our most important text. Join us this fall as we continue the book of Second Samuel. PASTORAL CARE AND SUPPORT GROUPS We offer pastoral support for those members of our community dealing with seriously ill loved ones or the loss of a spouse or child. For more information, please contact Rabbi Lori Koffman at koffmanl@censyn.org or (212) 838-5122 x1009. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: and Volunteerism Adult Engagement Support and Engagement Carolyn Roesler Lauren Dickel Rabbi Lori Koffman Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 26, Community House 12:00pm 1:15pm with rotating Central Clergy Join our clergy to explore the weekly Torah portion from an ancient and modern perspectives. The class draws on the Plaut Modern Commentary on the Torah and many other texts and commentaries to connect the Torah to our everyday life. Classes will be taught in rotation by different clergy members. Rabbi Nicole Auerbach Weekly Torah Study with Central Clergy Wednesday, Sept. 26, Community House Rooftop, 6:15pm 7:45pm Drop in for our Adult Engagement team meet-and-greet in our rooftop sukkah. Learn about our classes, retreats, lectures, trips, volunteer opportunities, and other programs that aim to deepen your connection to others, to your community and to the ongoing story of the Jewish people. Drinks and appetizers will be served! Fridays, Sept. 7 May 31, 2018, Community House 8:15am 9:15am with Dena Weiss Explore one of the most radical rabbinic texts in all of Judaism, the Babylonian Talmud. The class will delve into the Talmudic texts that serve as a paradigm for Jewish innovation and rabbinic creativity and we ll use them to discover the profound roots of our modern-day faith. Meet Your Adult Engagement Team! Alper Talmud Study 123 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022 (212) 838-5122 www.centralsynagogue.org There is limited scholarship assistance available. Please contact Carolyn Roesler at ext. 3043 or roeslerc@censyn.org to discuss your situation. CORE GROUPS VOLUNTEER WITH CENTRAL We are fortunate to have a large diverse community here at Central. We know that it can sometimes be challenging to find your people. Social justice is a core value of Judaism. Our community s commitment to social justice in the world is an integral part of who we are at Central Synagogue. We offer an exciting variety of volunteer opportunities based on your personal interests and talents. From preparing and serving hot meals to those in need, to helping adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities build full lives, there are numerous ways to get involved. Join CORE Groups to develop meaningful connections within our congregation. These member-led groups are formed around a shared life-stage, passion, or area of interest. New groups are forming now or welcoming new members, including: Social Justice Discussion Groups Central Book Club New to the City Jewish And (Jews of Color/Other Ethnicities) Outdoor Adventurers Contact Rabbi Nicole Auerbach at auerbachn@censyn.org to get started. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available through Central, please visit our website or email our Program Manager for & Volunteerism Carolyn Roesler at roeslerc@censyn.org.

MELTON COURSES To register, view full course descriptions and detailed pricing, and learn more about the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, please visit www.centralsynagogue.org/melton or email AdultEngagement@censyn.org. MELTON CORE CURRICULUM Melton Year One: Jewish Thought and Practice Oct. 9, 2018 May 21, 2019, Community House Morning Classes: Tuesdays, 9:30am 11:45am with Rabbi Stephanie Kolin and Rena Singer Evening Classes: Tuesdays, 6:30pm 8:45pm with Rachel Dulitz and Lisa Lisser This class examines a wide variety of Jewish sources to explore Judaism s foundational ideas, and to discover deeper meanings underlying Jewish holidays, life-cycles and Jewish practice. Melton Year Two: Collective Memory and Ethics Oct. 9, 2018 May 21, 2019, Community House Tuesdays, 6:30pm 8:45pm with Lisa Lisser and Harmon Grossman Melton year two explores moments in Jewish history to understand our collective identity and delves into modern issues in Jewish ethics. MELTON SCHOLAR COURSES Bereshit 2 The Story of the First Jewish Family Oct. 9, 2018 Dec. 11, 2018, Community House Tuesdays, 10am 11:30am with Rabbi Nicole Auerbach This course follows the development of the first Jewish family, from The Birth of Two Nations and Stolen Blessings to Reunion in Egypt and Blessing the Grandchildren. These stories of sibling rivalry, wrestling with an angel, palace seduction, rape, and reconciliation provide some of the most dramatic and iconic images that reverberate across the millennia. The Star and the Crescent: The Long Relationship of Judaism and Islam Oct. 15, 2018 Dec. 17, 2018, Community House Mondays, 10:45am 12:15pm with Rabbi David Kalb Jews and Muslims have co-existed, both peacefully and contentiously, for more than a millennium. What do they have in common? What are the sources of tension and conflict? This course will examine the longstanding relationship between Judaism and Islam, broadening our understanding and challenging our assumptions. Vayikra A Call to Holiness Morning Classes: Oct. 16, 2018 Dec. 18, 2018, Community House Tuesdays, 10:00am 11:30am with Rabbi Lori Koffman Evening Classes: Oct. 9, 2018 Dec. 11, 2018, Community House Tuesdays, 6:30pm 8:00pm with Sarah Berman Contemporary readers often perceive Vayikra (Leviticus) as inaccessible. Yet, embedded in the laws of sacrificial practices, ritual impurity and purity, and the pursuit of holiness are messages and values that have relevance to the universal condition. We will examine themes including the role of rituals, responding to tragedy, bringing sanctity into one s daily life, and more. Through a textual study of selected passages, this course uncovers the depth and wisdom of the third book of the Torah and reveals its enduring messages.

SEMESTER-LONG COURSES The Ethical Life (A JTS Curriculum) Sept. 27, 2018 Dec. 20, 2018, Community House Thursdays, 6:00pm 7:15pm with Joe Septimus The Ethical Life is about you. Your uniqueness, your choices, your community, your informed inclinations, your personal imperatives and the questions you choose to ask. The JTS Curriculum will be our spring-board to explore various conceptual, contemporary, and practical ethical issues. 10 Terrific Talmudic Tales Oct. 3, 2018 Dec. 19, 2018 (No class on Oct. 31 and Nov. 21) Wednesdays, 6:15pm 7:30pm, Community House with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal The Talmud is a fascinating account of the life of the rabbis how they lived, loved, ate, argued and helped to form the basis of the Judaism we know today. In each class, we will study one story from the Talmud and you will uncover everything from supernatural acts to rabbinic scandals in an interactive conversation. We will do both chavruta (studying with a partner) and full group examination and debate. Hebrew 101 Bootcamp Oct. 4, 2018 Dec. 13, 2018, Community House Tuesdays, 7:00pm 8:30pm with Michal Nachmany Always wanted to learn to read Hebrew but weren t sure how? Want to feel more comfortable in Shabbat services but are inhibited by all of the Hebrew? Get your Hebrew in shape with a Hebrew Bootcamp led by acclaimed teacher Michal Nachmany. In this class, you will learn (or re-learn) the Hebrew alphabet and gain basic reading and pronunciation skills. The Psalms: Still Singing Oct. 17, 2018 Dec. 19, 2018, Community House Wednesdays, 10:30am 12:00pm with Jessica Greenbaum Join award-winning poet Jessica Greenbaum for a unique approach to studying the sacred poetry of the Psalms. Using Rabbi Richard Levy s Songs Ascending: The Book of Psalms, A New Translation, the class will focus on the lasting power these poems have carried over time. Students will be invited to do their own writing as well, responding to prompts drawn from the themes raised by these ancient texts. No prior poetry or Judaic knowledge is required. Poetry Workshop: Modern Psalms Oct. 17, 2018 Dec. 19, 2018, Community House Wednesdays, 12:30pm 2:00pm with Jessica Greenbaum Drawing on Rabbi Richard Levy s Songs Ascending: The Book of Psalms, A New Translation, this class will ask: what can we take from the psalms themes, form of address, honesty and metaphor? Participants can expect written comments by the instructor, and the edition of Songs Ascending will be a required text. This class will most benefit participants who want to write poems during the week for distribution in class, but no previous experience is necessary. Exploring Judaism Directed by Rabbi Lisa Rubin Open to non-jews considering a Jewish life or conversion, and their Jewish partners (if applicable). This 22-week course will give students a foundation in the basic tenets of Judaism. Cohorts beginning every other month. Registration as well as a preliminary meeting with Rabbi Rubin are required. To learn more or register, please visit www.centralsynagogue.org/cej.

MINISERIES Movies and Midrash Popular Film and Jewish Ideas Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Community House Mondays, 6:45pm 8:45pm with Scholar in Residence, Dr. Wendy Zierler In this course, we will engage in a process of inverted midrash, reading contemporary movies as an entry point into the study of Jewish text and belief. Each film will provide an occasion for the exploration of a central Jewish theme or text: Visit www.censtralsynagogue.org/adulted for a complete list of films. Torah Matters: How Jewish Tradition Speaks to Modern Life Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, 2018, Lindenbaum Pavillion Thursdays, 6:00pm 8:00pm with Central Clergy In this new series, Central s clergy will consider contemporary issues through the lens of Jewish text and tradition. Each evening will begin with dinner, followed by an hour of learning and discussion. A wonderful way to continue to get to know both the clergy and your fellow members! And if you come with your CORE Group, we ll even save you a table! Learning with Rabbi Peter Rubinstein Wednesdays, Community House 5:30pm 6:45pm Oct. 24: Jewish Superstition Nov. 28: Heaven, Hell, and Resurrection in Reform Judaism, True or False? Dec. 19: Biblical Stories of Abuse: Dinah, Tamar and Bathsheba Join fellow members and Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Peter Rubinstein for engaging and challenging learning sessions. LUNCH & LEARN Lunch will be provided. Lunch & Learn: Concert with Bivolița (bee-vo-lee-tsa) Bessarabian Chamber Klezmer Ensemble Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, Lindenbaum Pavillion 12:30pm 2:00pm Join an Ashkenazi Klezmer trio, comprised of two violins, viola, and an accordion, as they present a performance of old European klezmer though the lens of improvisational chamber music. Lunch & Learn: Irving Berlin, An American Institution, Multimedia Lecture Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, Lindenbaum Pavillion 12:30pm 2:00pm with Marty Schneit Come and learn how this Jewish immigrant from Russia became the classic ragtime to riches story. Over the course of his career, he published an estimated 1,500 songs including: Alexander s Ragtime Band, God Bless America, White Christmas, Puttin on The Ritz, and There is No Business Like Show Business. Lunch & Learn: Chanukah and the Menorah: Tradition and History Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, Lindenbaum Pavillion 12:30pm 2:00pm with Dr. Steven Fine Join historian Steven Fein as he explores the fascinating tale of an iconic seven-branched candelabrum, the menorah, and discover why it is a source of fascination and illumination for Jews, Samaritans, Christians, and even Freemasons. This program is a co-sponsored by Central Synagogue Chai Connections.

OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM To register for these events, visit www.centralsynagogue.org/adulted. If you have questions, please contact Lauren Dickel at dickell@censyn.org. Walking Tours with Rabbi David Kalb Hipsters and Chasidim: Sunday, Oct. 14, 10:45am 1:45pm South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is home to hipsters and Chasidic Jews alike. In fact, it is the capital neighborhood of the Satmar Chasidic community. Join us on a fascinating tour through this continuously transforming area of Brooklyn. Along the way, we will learn about its history and culture. Our tour will conclude with a meal at a fantastic deli, one of the best kept secrets among the great eateries of New York. Jewish Harlem: Sunday, Nov. 4, 10:45am 1:45pm Harlem s history as a Jewish community dates back to the 1870s. By World War I, it was the second largest Jewish community in the U.S. and the third largest in the world. On this tour, we will walk through this neighborhood and learn about the past, present, and future of this fascinating New York Jewish community. The tour departs from the Northeast corner of 125th street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook in Conversation with Rabbi Buchdahl Tuesday, Oct. 16, 7:00pm 8:00pm, Main Sanctuary Come hear Rabbi Buchdahl in conversation with the 2017 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef Michael Solomonov and James Beard awardwinning restaurateur, Steve Cook, on the occasion of the launch of their new cookbook, Israeli Soul. We ll get a taste of how they rose to success, how they choose to give back, and, of course, how they landed on the perfect hummus recipe. This event is co-sponsored by the UJA Federation of NY. Art and Wine: Monday Menorah Making Monday, Oct. 22, Pavilion Atrium 6:30pm 8:30pm with Sasha Kopp Come enjoy an evening of art and wine with Central s very own glass artist, Sasha Kopp. Sasha will guide you through the process of designing and creating your own fused-glass Menorah. Come alone, or with a friend the evening will be fun for all! No prior art experience required. This class is open to members and non-members. Israeli Spice Workshop and Dinner Monday, Nov. 5, Lindenbaum Pavilion 6:45pm 8:45pm with Women Cook Delegates Join Central and Women-Cook for a special evening of spices, cooking, and storytelling this November. Through the meal and spice workshop, Israeli women representing the Moroccan, Bukharin, Ethiopian, and Yemenite culinary traditions will share the ancient knowledge and wisdom that come from their families kitchens. The evening will begin with a light reception where our guest chefs, traditionally dressed, will present their spice blends and share stories. Participants will then use the spice blends to collectively prepare the meal side dishes. Challah Baking Workshop Thursday, Dec. 13, Pavilion Atrium 6:30pm 8:30pm with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal Come learn how to bake the best Challah with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal! In this two hour session, you will learn how to make and braid Challah. Participants will go home with their very own baked Challah, plus another to bake at home.