Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for an additional Basic Judaism Class.  The topic is: The Shaping of Jewish Time through the Sabbath, Holidays and Lifecycle.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our fourth and final Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: High Holy Day Preparation Course.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our third Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: Jewish Prayer and Ritual Practices.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

 

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our second Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: The Evolution of Values and Laws.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

Basic Judaism Class

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Join us for our first Basic Judaism Class. The topic is: God, Torah and Israel: The Foundations of a Faith.

This is part of a 4-week course in Basic Judaism at HCRJ led by Rabbi Steve Gross. This class is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

If you would like to participate in the class, please contact Justin at 713-782-4162 or admin@hcrj.org.

Celebrating the Unexpected Joys of Interfaith Family Spirituality

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Join us for a post-winter-holiday program for folks who are part of a family or couple with more than one tradition.

This program is designed to assist interfaith couples in the shaping of a spiritual home by celebrating the best that each faith tradition has to offer.

Bring a picture or an object that best reflects how your family celebrates the Christmas/Chanukah season.

Rabbi Steve Gross and Rabbi Laura Sheinkopf will lead a dynamic interfaith experience as we explore the abundant spiritual opportunities of a multi-faith home.

For more information or to RSVP, please send an email to admin@hcrj.org.

This program is partially underwritten by funding from the Houston Jewish Community Foundation.

Adult He-Brew Classes

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Do you like beer? Learn the differences between Pilsner and an Ale! Learn how to brew at our Adult He-Brew (she can brew too) Class. Join us at our first meeting to plan our first project – brewing for Rabbi Gross’ 10th anniversary party at HCRJ. At this meeting, we will plan a timeline and discuss what types of beer we will want to make. Additionally, we will discuss what we want to accomplish as a group as this evolves.

Our first meeting will take place on Sunday, January 24 at 10:30AM. For more information or to RSVP, send a note to hcrj@hcrj.org.

 

 

Cancer is the Real Enemy

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An Interfaith Dialogue on Breast Cancer Awareness

Meet Ibtisam and Ruth.  Ibtisam is an observant Muslim woman living in the West Bank.  Ruth is an observant Jewish woman living in West Jerusalem. Their relationship, which began in a breast cancer survivors support group, now shines as a beacon of hope in a region that festers with hatred, mistrust and violence.

Join us on Sunday, October 18, as we invite members of the Christian and Muslim communities for a very unique dialogue on the Palestinian / Israeli conflict. With breast cancer as our common enemy, we will seek to understand each other’s narratives through the lens of our common struggles.

 

Basic Judaism Classes 2015

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This four-week course is designed for adults who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish history, beliefs and practices. Basic Judaism is an ideal course for everyone at HCRJ and serves as a wonderful overview for newcomers to our faith.

Each week we will address an independent course topic, so you may pick and choose the classes according to your needs and interests. Topics and dates are listed below.

August 5, 2015:  God, Torah and Israel: the Foundations of a Faith

August 12, 2015:  The Evolution of Values and Laws

August 19:  Jewish Prayer and Ritual Practice

August 26:  High Holy Day Workshop

Please RSVP to the temple office at admin@hcrj.org.

Basic Judaism