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ADULT EDUCATION
The United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong (UJC) was founded
in 1988 "to advocate the cause of Reform, Liberal, Conservative,
and other non-Orthodox Jews in Hong Kong" and to encourage their
participation in Jewish life to the fullest. We are a warm, welcoming,
vibrant congregation, with adults and children actively engaged
in all aspects of the community
"Talmud Torah Ki Neged Kulam: The study of Torah is
equal to all of the commandments for it leads to all of them!"
Please find below a listing of course offerings:
For a listing of all current UJC functions, classes and
services, please bookmark our continuously updated
Shabbat
Shalom page.
UJC INSTITUTE FOR ADULT JEWISH STUDIES
Stay tuned for the details of our next meeting.
To Register or for more information, please contact Nancy or Charlene
at the
UJC office.
BEGINNING HEBREW READING AND WRITING CLASS
The Chineses Language
has over 10,000 characters. Hebrew has ONLY 40! Learn them all
in 15 easy, enjoyable lessons and build a vocabulary of at least
100 words. This course is designed to help you read Hebrew and
participate as our prayers are read and chanted during UJC services.
* Hebrew Reading ability is required of all those wishing to become
Jews-By-Choice.
Stay tuned for the details of our next meeting.
To Register or for more information, please contact Nancy or Charlene
at the
UJC office.
For a listing of all current UJC functions, classes
and services, please bookmark our continuously updated Shabbat
Shalom page.
INTERMEDIATE HEBREW CLASS
The UJC's Intermediate Hebrew class (basic
knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet is required).
We will learn Hebrew through discussing different subjects (e.g.
Israeli media, culture, politics etc.).
Fee: UJC Members - No charge, Non-UJC Members - HK$200
per class
Please contact Meital
for more information.
JEWISH CIVILISATION FROM A-Z ("ABRAHAM" TO "ZIONISM")
Jewish history is constantly unfolding
on the front pages of virtually every newspaper in the world.
According to some, the 4,000-year saga of the Jewish People is
the Most Magnificent Story Ever Told. We will begin with the patriarchal
age and conclude with a discussion of the recent war in Lebanon
and its aftermath.
* This course is required of all those wishing to become Jews-By-Choice.
Stay tuned for the details of our next meeting.
To Register or for more information, please contact Nancy or Charlene
at the
UJC office.
WEEKEND OF LEARNING
Please join us in celebrating the installation of our new rabbi
Stan Zamek during a "Weekend of Learning"
with UJC guests Rabbi Avram Davis and Professor
Ron Wolfson.
* Taste and Know: An Exploration of Jewish Spirituality with Scholar-in-Residence
Rabbi Avram Davis
* The Spirituality of Welcoming with Professor Ron Wolfson
Friday, 5th September 2008
8:00 am - Breakfast Havurah with Professor Wolfson
Discussion: "The Spirituality of Welcoming"
Venue: Life Cafe (10 Shelley Street, Soho, Central)
Cost: HK$100 per person
6:30 pm - Service of Installation for Rabbi Stan
Zamek by Rabbi Avram Davis
Discussion: "Travelling the Path of the Heart: An Introduction
to Jewish Mysticism" by Rabbi Davis
Venue: UJC Sanctuary
Saturday, 6th September 2008
10:00 am - Shabbat Morning Service
Discussion: "Ivdu B'Simcha: Judaism as a Practice of Joy"
by Rabbi Davis
Venue: UJC Sanctuary
followed by Kiddush in the JCC King David Room
7:00 pm - Havdalah Service
Discussion: "What is the Purpose of Religion: A Mystic's
Perspective" by Rabbi Davis
Venue: Rabbi's apartment
Sunday, 7th September 2008
10:00 am - Bagels & Bina
Discussion: "Kelipot and Middot: Spiritual Obstacles and
Their Antidotes" by Rabbi Davis
Venue: UJC Sanctuary
For RSVP or for more information, please contact Nancy or Charlene
at the
UJC office.
For a listing of all current UJC functions, classes and
services, please bookmark our continuously updated Shabbat
Shalom page.
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