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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 ACADEMY OF ADULT LEARNING
Rabbi Zamek’s Classes
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INTRODUCTION
TO JUDAISM (Cycle 1)
The class is for approved conversion students and for anyone
who would like a refresher. New students welcome.
Next sessions: Tuesdays, February 14,
21, 24
at 7:00PM, in the UJC Sanctuary
**Participants should obtain a copy of "The
Jewish Holidays A Guide and Commentary" by
Michael Strassfeld, "Jewish Living"
by Mark Washofsky, and "These Are The Words"
by Arthur Green. The books are available at Amazon.com.
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INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM - Cycle
2
This is the continuation of the Introduction of Judaism series.
The class is for approved conversion students and for anyone
who would like a refresher. New students welcome.
Dates: Tuesdays, March
13, 20, 27, April 3, May 8
at 7:00PM, in the UJC Sanctuary
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DUTIES OF THE HEART - Cycle
2
Come and study selections from Bachya Ibn Pakuda’s classic
pietistic text, Duties of the Heart. We will approach the
book as it has been understood for centuries, as a guide to
living a life of holiness and devotion, but we will also take
advantage of the modern scholarship that has revealed Bachya’s
use of Sufi and other Islamic sources in creating this Jewish
classic. Duties of the Heart is one of the most beloved books
in the corpus of Jewish tradition. Don’t miss this opportunity
to become acquainted with this classic of the spirit. Texts
will be provided.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 13, 27, April
4, 17, May 8
at 8:15PM, in the JCC
Library
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DUTIES OF THE HEART - Cycle
2 (Lunchtime Edition)
– Brown bag lunch class
Dates: Wednesdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 18,
May 9
at 12:30 PM, Charles Monat's office (contact
the UJC office for address details)
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TORAH BOOT CAMP
A four session basic training course in synagogue skills.
Learn the nuts and bolts of doing an aliyah, leading a Friday
night service, giving a d'var Torah, and more. After completing
the course interested participants will have the opportunity
to schedule one-on-one time with Rabbi Z to prepare a D’var
Torah to deliver at a Shabbat service. We are looking for
a few good men and women. Enlist today.
Next sessions: Sundays,
February 12, 19
from 10:15am - 11:45am, in the UJC Sanctuary
(Note that Torah Boot Camp will take the place of Bagels &
Binah on these Sundays)
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HEBREW READING FOR BEGINNERS
(Required for conversion students)
Next sessions: Tuesdays, February
14, 21, 28
at 8:15PM, in the UJC
Sanctuary
(Note Venue Change!!!)
Book Fee: HK$100 per person
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Course Fee (for all classes)
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UJC Members - No Charge
Non-UJC Members - HK$150 per session
To Register or for more information, please contact Nancy
or Charlene at The
UJC office.
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ONE CONGREGATION,
ONE BOOK
The United Jewish Congregation's "One Congregation,
One Book" Project Returns
Once again, our goal is to get as many UJC members as possible
to read the same significant Jewish book during this programmatic
year. Please join us as we read Daniel Matt's anthology, The
Essential Kabbalah.
To take advantage of this significant learning opportunity all
you need to do is:
1. Register with the
UJC office for the "One Congregation, One Book"
project.
2. Get yourself a copy of The Essential Kabbalah.
The book can be purshed online through Amazon, shopinhk.com, and
Paddyfield. The Essential Kabbalah is also available as
an ebook in both Kindle and iBooks formats.
3. Start reading the book.
4. Attend a “check-in” session and
chat with other UJC members who are reading with you.
The first check-in session is on Tuesday, 21st February at
8:15 PM in the UJC Sanctuary. Additional check-ins will be
on Sunday, 1th March at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, 20th March at 8:15
PM and on Sunday, 22nd April at 10:00 AM, in the UJC Sanctuary..
5. Plan on finishing the book by Shavuot (evening
of 26th May 2012). We will celebrate the completion of the project
as the festival begins.
Let’s get studying UJC!
More details here.
For a listing of all current UJC functions, classes
and services, please bookmark our continuously updated Shabbat
Shalom page.
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