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This year, we are excited to bring forward a program filled with options for study of Jewish practice and identity, history, and culture; a variety of book-reading groups, creative arts and crafts, Jewish movies, and group travel. We hope you will find one or more activities that will be both engaging and rewarding. We urge you to come and share, read and think together and deepen both your personal connections with others as well as with the Jewish tradition.
Wishing all a shana tova and a meaningful year of learning and togetherness.
Cliff Wilcox, PhD
Director of Education and Operations
Short Story Discussion
Saturday, January 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m.,
TBT Library
Discussion led by Deborah O’Neal
“Mammoth”
by Noa Shakargy
Our January short story, “Mammoth,” is translated from the original Hebrew. Mysterious and fantastic, the story begins: “In the summer of that year, the last literary critic died.”
Read on and come to discuss on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:30
Bring a simple dairy snack to share.
A copy of the story, which is only 12 provocative pages long, is waiting for you on the pamphlet wall outside the office.
February Short Story Discussion Series
Facilitated by Annette Halpern
Recently translated from Yiddish to English, this collection of thirty-nine stories, originally published in Yiddish American journals in the ’40s and ’50s, is a unique mirror of the lives of ordinary people, primarily Jewish, during that time. Frume Halpern, an immigrant from Russia who worked as a massage therapist at the Bronx Hospital, paints compassionate and stark pictures of the marginalized. Yet, the human spirit often shines through and touches the soul.
Please join us in exploring the world of her unique characters whose individual lives will not be forgotten. We will be focusing on nine stories from the collection.
February 1 The African American Experience
“Christopher, Seated Until the End,” “Last Breakfast,” “Neighbors”
February 8 Shadows of the Shoah
“Blume” “In a Convalescent Home” “Dog Blood”
February 15 Teacher’s Choice
“Blessed Hands,” “They Came to See Each Other,” “The Punishment”
Please purchase your book ($25.00 plus shipping) from the Yiddish Book Center, a worthy organization whose mission is to keep the Yiddish language alive.
We will be meeting in the TBT Library after Shabbat morning services. Please bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share.
Qigong Classes
Led by Fredda Leiter
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Meister Hall
Continuing
Qigong is a form of mind-body exercise. Qi means energy and gong means to cultivate.
Fredda has practiced Qigong and Taiichi since 2012, has trained in the discipline extensively and intensively, and has taught classes in person and on Zoom since 2015.
She has found that Qigong is a wonderful way to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as enhancing breathing. The discipline helps students to feel grounded and keeps their minds active and sharp. It’s also a nice way to spend time with other people!
The goal is all gain and no pain. Your safety and comfort are important….and most important is to smile and have fun!
To participate, you must be able to stand for about 30 minutes; we will also be seated for part of the time. Please wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes and bring water.
There is a waiver to sign; you can find this online or in the TBT office. Please bring the signed form to the first class.
Looking forward to practicing with you!