B'nai Torah Congregation

Yiddish from Scratch
2025-10-22 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | https://www.btcboca.org/event/yiddish-from-scratch/2025-10-22/
In this six-week course, we will learn the Yiddish alphabet, a bit of grammar, and a lot of vocabulary. Our new skills will allow us to create and use sentences and read basic Yiddish stories. We will be amazed by the richness of the Yiddish culture through songs, poetry, curses and folk tales (yes – in English translation). There will be ample opportunity for those in the class to share their stories with others.
Instructor: Chaya Kessler
VIRTUAL – ZOOM
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $54 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Hebrew Reading for Beginners
2025-10-22 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-10-29 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-11-05 17:45 - 18:45 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Being able to read the Hebrew alphabet doesn’t need to be a mystery. In 12 weekly sessions (with homework in between) you’ll master this skill. Designed for very beginners.
Textbook: Shalom Hebrew: Simple Steps to Reading Hebrew
Cost: $180 for B’nai Torah Members, $220 for guests

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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Introduction to Judaism /Conversion Class
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
An opportunity for those who are looking to convert to Judaism or are curious and want to explore Judaism. This is not just a course but an immersive experience where students will participate in field trips, Shabbats, holidays, social gatherings and learn with clergy and other special guests. Taught by Rabbi Evan Susman and Hebrew instructor Harvey Leven.
Please contact Rabbi Evan Susman at rabbi.susman@bnai-torah.org for more details.

Learn with Our Rabbis: Talmud
2025-10-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-06 09:30 - 10:30 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Join Rabbi Evan Susman and learn about the Talmud. A compilation of ancient teachings regarded as sacred and normative from the time it was compiled until modern times. Learn how these ancient texts are still relevant in our lives today.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Hebrew Speakers’ Circle - חוג עברית
2025-10-23 10:45 - 12:15, 2025-11-06 10:45 - 12:15 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Non-native but proficient speakers meet to discuss articles, chat, and expand vocabulary in a relaxed setting. Meets twice a month.
Cost: $225 for B’nai Torah Members, $275 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Hebrew Conversation for Intermediate
2025-10-23 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-10-30 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-11-06 13:15 - 14:15 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Advance your modern Hebrew reading without vowels, master the past tense, and learn 150 new words. Ideal for those with a basic understanding of present tense verbs, who are able to read Hebrew comfortably.
Textbook: Modern Hebrew for Beginners – 2nd Ed.
Cost: $120 for B’nai Torah Members, $150 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Introduction to Judaism /Conversion Class ONLINE
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | https://www.btcboca.org/event/introduction-to-judaism-conversion-class-2/
An opportunity for those who are looking to convert to Judaism or are curious and want to explore Judaism. The online setting allows participants to learn from anywhere while still building meaningful connections with our extraordinary educators and fellow students. Taught online in a live, interactive format, this course introduces the foundations of Jewish life and learning.
Cost: $1,000
VIRTUAL
Please contact Rabbi Evan Susman at rabbi.susman@bnai-torah.org for more information.
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This class has a rolling admission.

Hebrew Conversation for Beginners
2025-10-27 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-11-03 17:45 - 18:45 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Build conversation skills! Present tense review and intro to past tense, plus reading without vowels. Ideal for students that can read Hebrew and know some basic conversation.
Textbook: Modern Hebrew for Beginners – 2nd Ed.
Cost: $120 for B’nai Torah Members, $150 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Islamism, anti colonialism and the anti Israel narrative - Lunch & Learn
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Join Jonathan Ariel Schwartz for a discussion on Islamism, anti colonialism and the anti Israel narrative: the modern day version of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. How Israel and by extension Jews became the whipping boy of the anti colonial narrative, and how to begin to effectively counter it.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $10 Guests
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Born in South Africa, Jonathan Schwartz (later Ariel) moved to Israel in 1969 after his family fled political exile; his father was a founder of the ANC’s armed wing. Trained in intelligence and disinformation, he served the ANC before returning to Israel in 1983, later advising both Israeli and South African governments. Invited back to South Africa by Mandela and De Klerk in 1990, he contributed to Mandela’s transition team and sensitive back-channel diplomacy that smoothed the transfer of power in 1994. After returning permanently to Israel, he held senior journalistic roles, consulted internationally on cognitive warfare, and published widely on politics, strategy, and security.

Hebrew Prayer
2025-10-28 13:15 - 14:15, 2025-11-04 13:15 - 14:15 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Improve your reading of vowelled Hebrew. Learn to read and deepen your fluency and understanding of Shabbat prayers. Ideal for students that can read the Hebrew alphabet.
Textbook: Prayerbook Hebrew for Adults & Ten Minute Hebrew Reader, Vol. II
Cost: $120 for B’nai Torah Members, $150 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Yiddish from Scratch
2025-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | https://www.btcboca.org/event/yiddish-from-scratch/2025-10-29/

2026 Israel Solidarity Trip Informational Meeting
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Join Rabbi Epelbaum in-person or on Zoom to learn more about:
My Heart is in the East: Israel Solidarity Trip
February 2–8, 2026
Trip Features (subject to change):
Tu B’Shevat celebration; Northern border briefing; Visit with Druze soldiers and families; Tour of the Tekumah region and Nova site; Meet with soldiers and journalists; Visit Hadassah’s new rehab center; Learn with faculty at the Hartman Institute; Kabbalat Shabbat at the Hostage Families Tent; and more.
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Refreshments and light Israeli bites will be served.
For more information, please contact Rabbi Epelbaum at rabbi.epelbaum@bnai-torah.org.

Polish Jewry: A search for roots
2025-11-03 11:15 - 12:30 | https://www.btcboca.org/event/polish-jewry-a-search-for-roots/2025-11-03/
Join Rabbi Howard Shub for a six-week course, Polish Jewry: A Search for Roots. For many American Jews, our roots trace back to Poland—yet how much do we truly know about the history and culture of Polish Jewry? Before the Shoah, Jews made up about ten percent of Poland’s population, with entire cities and shtetlach often half—or more—Jewish. Polish Jews flourished as professionals, artists, and community leaders. Though nearly 90% were lost in the Holocaust, today a growing number of Polish Jews are rediscovering their heritage. Join us on a journey through time to explore one of the most vibrant and influential Jewish communities in history.
VIRTUAL – ZOOM
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $36 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Exploring T'Shuvot - Lunch & Learn
2025-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Join Rabbi Evan Susman as he discusses the contemporary and relevant issues that impact us individually and as a community including Blended Families, Jews with Special Needs and Shortening Services. What are our rabbinical responses to Jewish Law? Including the guidelines for abbreviating Jewish prayer experiences.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $18 Guests
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Learn with Our Rabbis: Pirkei Avot
2025-11-05 09:15 - 10:30 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Join Rabbi Hector Epelbaum and learn about the Pirkei Avot. Ethical teachings of our Fathers to guide us through life followed by teachings of our Mothers. Come and find out.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

David & Bathsheba
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | https://www.btcboca.org/event/david-bathsheba/2025-11-05/
Join amazing storyteller Rabbi Jack Riemer as you revisit the story of David and Bathsheba that has fascinated readers of all generations. In this course, we will study the story as it appears in the Bible, how it was transformed in the Talmud, and how it was reinterpreted in current Israeli literature.
VIRTUAL – ZOOM
Free for B’nai Torah Members, $36 for guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Yiddish from Scratch
2025-11-05 13:30 - 14:30 | https://www.btcboca.org/event/yiddish-from-scratch/2025-11-05/

Learn with Our Rabbis: Finding Ourselves in the Text
2025-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 | B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33433, United States
Join Rabbi Jack Moline and learn about Finding Ourselves in the Text. A close reading and free flowing conversation of Torah texts and what they evoke in our lives.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Free for B’nai Torah Members & Guests
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Sponsored by the Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning

Polish Jewry: A search for roots
2025-11-10 11:15 - 12:30 | https://www.btcboca.org/event/polish-jewry-a-search-for-roots/2025-11-10/
