SPRING 2010 Learning Opportunities at Hillel House

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192P Judaism and Social Issues
Instructor: Saul Perlmutter -- Mondays at 3:35
Abortion, sex and sexuality, the environment, economic inequality – what insights does Judaism offer concerning the societal and personal ethical issues we face today? This course will provide perspectives to help us understand and negotiate the challenges of contemporary life.

Everyday Hebrew
Instructor Michal Baruch -- Thursdays 4-5:15
This course will focus on spoken Hebrew for everyday use. The goal is to helpstudents learn basic language and life skills to enable them to function in Israel.

Creativity, Judaism and Free Expression through Art and Experimentation
Instructor: Sam Krentzman -- Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m
This discussion and activity based course explores how we create, how Judaism relates to creativity and free expression, and doing it all through hands-on art-making.

Kolot: Jewish A Cappella
Advisor: Rabbi Saul Perlmutter -- Mondays and Wednesdays 7-9 p.m.
Prerequisite: An informal audition is required.
Learn and perform Jewish choral and a cappella music as part of the student singing group Kolot (Voices).

Torah Study
Rabbi David Ruderman - Sundays 7-9 pm
Informal Jewish learning. Instructor provides texts for small group, one on one, or solo learning projects. Bring your own material as well - subject to instructor's approval.

Talmud Study
Rabbi David Ruderman -- Meeting time - TBA
Meets weekly to study Talmud in a small group setting. Absolutely all levels welcome.

191S Jews and Their Food Around the World
Ariella Ruderman -- Wednesdays 6-8 p.m
Food has a reputation for satisfying not only the palate but the soul as well. Learn about Jewish communities around the globe, cook their food, and eat it together.

Tanach Uncensored II
Instructor: Elisha Rosensweig -- Time and place TBA
The Bible is rife with stories that draw its heroes and characters into question. This class will explore the different approaches of traditional Jewishcommentaries including Rashi, Ramban and other commentaries.