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Lifelong Learning

Below is just a selection of upcoming courses and learning opportunities.

To see the full calendar, click here.

Download our 2019-20 Adult Learning Programme here.

Please contact Rivka Gottlieb with any questions.

It is the ethos of the Synagogue not to exclude anybody on financial grounds. Please let us know if the fees exceed what you are able to pay, and we will arrange a reduction.

All Events

Saturday
Oct 26

Seudah Shlishit
Shabbat, Oct 26th 3:45pm to 5:00pm
Seudah Shlishit literally means 'third meal' and is traditionally eaten towards the end of Shabbat, with some learning. Our seudot are usually hosted by members in their home, and include minchah, ma'ariv and havdalah. Everyone is welcome.
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Monday
Oct 28

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Oct 28th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
Can you read and write simple sentences and hold a very basic conversation in Ivrit? If you can and you are committed to working on your own as well as in class, we can help you reach greater fluency. This lively and interactive course using text and audio-visual material will help you improve your fluency, pronunciation and knowledge of Israeli culture.
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Wednesday
Oct 30

Masorti Kollel
Wednesday, Oct 30th 9:30am to 12:30pm
The Masorti Kollel offers high level study for learners who want to grapple with Jewish texts in their original language.
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Wednesday
Oct 30

Hebrew Reading Crash Course
Wednesday, Oct 30th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This innovative and intensive approach to cracking Hebrew is designed to teach the entire Hebrew alphabet and basic reading skills in a few 90-minute sessions. The course is aimed at complete beginners as well as people who have not succeeded with other programmes.
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Thursday
Oct 31

Talmud Study
Thursday, Oct 31st 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Monday
Nov 4

Jewish Creative Writing Salon
Monday, Nov 4th 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join a friendly interactive creative writing club and escape into the world of Jewish stories, with Mei-Tal Shabtay.
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Monday
Nov 4

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Nov 4th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
Can you read and write simple sentences and hold a very basic conversation in Ivrit? If you can and you are committed to working on your own as well as in class, we can help you reach greater fluency. This lively and interactive course using text and audio-visual material will help you improve your fluency, pronunciation and knowledge of Israeli culture.
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Tuesday
Nov 5

The Movements of Prayer
Tuesday, Nov 5th 8:00pm to 10:00pm
1 - THE SHEMA and ALEYNU - covering the eyes - the bits we whisper - tzitzit business - Aleynu, bowing and full prostration on High Holydays 2 - THE AMIDAH and KEDUSHA - choreography - volume
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Tuesday
Nov 5

Theology Course
Tuesday, Nov 5th 8:30pm to 10:00pm
with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, at his home.
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Wednesday
Nov 6

Masorti Kollel
Wednesday, Nov 6th 9:30am to 12:30pm
The Masorti Kollel offers high level study for learners who want to grapple with Jewish texts in their original language.
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Wednesday
Nov 6

An evening about dementia
Wednesday, Nov 6th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
This evening aims to promote conversations about the many different aspects of living with Dementia and/or caring for someone living with Dementia.
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Wednesday
Nov 6

Hebrew Reading Crash Course
Wednesday, Nov 6th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This innovative and intensive approach to cracking Hebrew is designed to teach the entire Hebrew alphabet and basic reading skills in a few 90-minute sessions. The course is aimed at complete beginners as well as people who have not succeeded with other programmes.
MORE INFO
Thursday
Nov 7

Talmud Study
Thursday, Nov 7th 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Sunday
Nov 10

70 Years of Israeli Literature
Sunday, Nov 10th 5:30pm to 7:30pm
10-part course with Ian Vellins
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Sunday
Nov 10

Insiders/Outsiders - The Concert
Sunday, Nov 10th 7:30pm to 10:00pm
A celebration of the musical contribution of refugees from Nazi Europe to British culture
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Monday
Nov 11

Jewish Creative Writing Salon
Monday, Nov 11th 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join a friendly interactive creative writing club and escape into the world of Jewish stories, with Mei-Tal Shabtay.
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Monday
Nov 11

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer
Monday, Nov 11th 8:00pm to 10:00pm
An hour of study and discussion followed by meditation, readings and reflections, prayer and music
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Monday
Nov 11

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Nov 11th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
Can you read and write simple sentences and hold a very basic conversation in Ivrit? If you can and you are committed to working on your own as well as in class, we can help you reach greater fluency. This lively and interactive course using text and audio-visual material will help you improve your fluency, pronunciation and knowledge of Israeli culture.
MORE INFO
Tuesday
Nov 12

The Movements of Prayer
Tuesday, Nov 12th 8:00pm to 10:00pm
1 - THE SHEMA and ALEYNU - covering the eyes - the bits we whisper - tzitzit business - Aleynu, bowing and full prostration on High Holydays 2 - THE AMIDAH and KEDUSHA - choreography - volume
MORE INFO
Wednesday
Nov 13

Hebrew Reading Crash Course
Wednesday, Nov 13th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This innovative and intensive approach to cracking Hebrew is designed to teach the entire Hebrew alphabet and basic reading skills in a few 90-minute sessions. The course is aimed at complete beginners as well as people who have not succeeded with other programmes.
MORE INFO
Wednesday
Nov 13

Three (Jewish) Colours: Red, White and Blue
Wednesday, Nov 13th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
3-part course with Rina Wolfson
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Thursday
Nov 14

Talmud Study
Thursday, Nov 14th 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Saturday
Nov 16

Seudah Shlishit
Shabbat, Nov 16th 3:45pm to 5:30pm
Seudah Shlishit literally means 'third meal' and is traditionally eaten towards the end of Shabbat, with some learning. Our seudot are usually hosted by members in their home, and include minchah, ma'ariv and havdalah. Everyone is welcome.
MORE INFO
Monday
Nov 18

Jewish Creative Writing Salon
Monday, Nov 18th 10:00am to 12:00pm
Join a friendly interactive creative writing club and escape into the world of Jewish stories, with Mei-Tal Shabtay.
MORE INFO
Monday
Nov 18

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Nov 18th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
Can you read and write simple sentences and hold a very basic conversation in Ivrit? If you can and you are committed to working on your own as well as in class, we can help you reach greater fluency. This lively and interactive course using text and audio-visual material will help you improve your fluency, pronunciation and knowledge of Israeli culture.
MORE INFO
Wednesday
Nov 20

Masorti Kollel
Wednesday, Nov 20th 9:30am to 12:30pm
The Masorti Kollel offers high level study for learners who want to grapple with Jewish texts in their original language.
MORE INFO
Wednesday
Nov 20

Hebrew Reading Crash Course
Wednesday, Nov 20th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This innovative and intensive approach to cracking Hebrew is designed to teach the entire Hebrew alphabet and basic reading skills in a few 90-minute sessions. The course is aimed at complete beginners as well as people who have not succeeded with other programmes.
MORE INFO
Wednesday
Nov 20

Three (Jewish) Colours: Red, White and Blue
Wednesday, Nov 20th 8:15pm to 10:00pm
3-part course with Rina Wolfson
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Wednesday
Nov 20

Psalms Study
Wednesday, Nov 20th 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Please join us on this fresh journey through the most beloved book in the Hebrew Bible. Contact Lucy at rabbispa@nnls-masorti.org.uk to be added to the mailing list - venues and timing vary.
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Thursday
Nov 21

Talmud Study
Thursday, Nov 21st 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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