| id |
Track |
Topic |
Teacher |
Date |
Description |
| 51 |
FAQ Jew |
Zoo Torah |
Rabbi Zeev Smason |
12/8/2007 |
Judaism and Animals |
| 52 |
World Affairs |
The December Dilemma |
Nishmah Executive Director, Ronit Sherwin |
12/8/2007 |
The December Dilemma: Mitzvah or Materialism |
| 53 |
The Challenge of Being Jewish in Todays World |
Beauty and the Greeks |
Mrs. Tovi Kirschner |
12/8/2007 |
Beauty and the Greeks – The Connection between Shabbos Chanukah and Parshas Mikeitz |
| 54 |
The Middle-East Conflict |
Israel and Annapolis |
Andy Polin, Editor of the St. Louis Jewish Light |
12/8/2007 |
Israel and Annapolis: Where do we go from here? |
| 55 |
Russian language |
On the Torah Portion |
Boris Yasinev |
12/8/2007 |
On the Torah Portion… In Russian |
| 56 |
To the souces |
Chanukah |
St. Louis Kollel Rabbi Menachem Kirschner |
12/8/2007 |
Chanukah – The Story of the Eternal Jew |
| 57 |
Hot Topics for Jewish Teens |
Topics for Jewish Teens |
Avrami Smason |
12/8/2007 |
Hot Topics for Jewish Teens for 12-16 year olds only |
| 58 |
‘Tween Scene |
discusion and games |
Dodi Smason |
12/8/2007 |
‘Tween Scene: For older elementary aged kids |
| 59 |
Tot Shabbat |
Tot Shabbat |
Sivya Smason |
12/8/2007 |
Tot Shabbat |
| 41 |
FAQ Jew |
Jewish Views on Near Death Experiences |
Rabbi Smason |
8/25/2007 |
White lights, long tunnels, and love ones greeting you. There are many descriptions of Near Death Experiences. Learn what our tradition teaches about this phenomenon. |
| 42 |
Valuing Feminine Spirituality |
Our Multiple Jewish Mothers |
Ronit Sherwin |
8/25/2007 |
What are the values and traits we learn and carry from our matriachs? How
do we see these values and traits reflected in the Jewish women in our time? Ronit will lead an exploration of Jewish women using traditional texts,
articles and stories. Contemplate: how do you see yourself as a Jewish
women and what does that mean? |
| 43 |
The Challenge of Being Jewish in Todays World |
Choosing a Jewishly Friendly College |
Dr. Annalee Nissenholtz |
8/25/2007 |
Come hear from the College Guidance Counselor at Ladue High School what you should look for in picking a college that is "Jewish friendly." |
| 44 |
Tot Shabbat |
Tot Shabbat |
Dodi and Sivya Smason |
8/25/2007 |
Fun, games and song for the young |
| 45 |
'Tween Scene |
'Tween Scene |
Freida Smason |
8/25/2007 |
For the ‘tween—the older kid who wouldn’t be caught dead in Tot Shabbat---elementary school level learning about Judaism with peers in a fun environment |
| 46 |
Raising the Next Generation |
Parenting Tips |
Sheryl Levine, S.S.W., L.C.S.W. |
8/25/2007 |
Dealing with Bullying. |
| 47 |
Hot Topics for Jewish Teens |
For 12-16 Year Olds Only |
Avrami Smason |
8/25/2007 |
Issues of the day |
| 48 |
World Affairs |
Genocide in Darfur |
Professor Michael Kuelker |
8/25/2007 |
Victims, Perpetrators and Bystanders, led by Professor Michael Kuelker, St. Charles Community College and Member of the Save Darfur Coalition). |
| 49 |
Russian language |
Weekly Torah Portion |
BOris Yasinev |
8/25/2007 |
The Week's Torah Portion…In Russian |
| 50 |
To the Source…Exploring Jewish Texts |
Connecting with High Holiday Davening |
Rabbi Sroy Levitansky of the St. Louis Kollel |
8/25/2007 |
Connecting with High Holiday Davening |
| 32 |
FAQ Jew |
Jewish Views on the Messiah |
Rabbi Zeev Smason |
6/16/2007 |
Jewish Views on the Messiah |
| 33 |
Jewish Mysticism |
Jewish Mysticism |
Rabbi Levi Landa |
6/16/2007 |
Jewish Mysticism |
| 34 |
To the Source…Exploring Jewish Texts |
Week’s Torah Portion |
Boris Yasinev |
6/16/2007 |
Week’s Torah Portion…in Russian |
| 35 |
The Middle-East Conflict |
What could the Other Side be Thinking? |
Oz Ben Shmuel |
6/16/2007 |
What could the Other Side be Thinking? |
| 36 |
An Exploration of Classical Thought |
Avraham and Yishmael |
Rabbi Sroy Levitansky |
6/16/2007 |
An Exploration of Classical Thought: Avraham and Yishmael |
| 37 |
Raising the Next Generation |
Girls and Body Image |
Sheryl Levine, M.S.W. |
6/16/2007 |
Girls and Body Image |
| 38 |
Hot Topics for Jewish Teens |
General Discussions of Teens |
Avrami Smason |
6/16/2007 |
General Discussions of Teens |
| 39 |
Tween Scene |
Tween Scene |
Daniel Jacobsen |
6/16/2007 |
Tween Scene - for older elementary aged kids |
| 40 |
Tot Shabbat |
Tot Shabbat |
Frieda and Dodi Smason |
6/16/2007 |
Tot Shabbat |
| 16 |
FAQ Jew |
Life after Death |
Rabbi Zeev Smason |
4/14/2007 |
It’s a straightforward topic in many religions—but one that we often don’t talk about. What happens to me and my loved ones after we die? In this session we’ll explore together the special Jewish insights into the immortality of the soul, how what we do can affect our souls, and what traditional Jewish sources offer on the topic. |
| 17 |
Valuing Feminine Spirituality |
Seven Habits of a Highly Spiritual Woman |
Rebbetzin Chani Smason |
4/14/2007 |
Traditional Judaism has been influenced and shaped by decidedly feminine perspectives on wide ranging spiritual topics. In this session, titled “Seven Habits of a Highly Spiritual Woman,” you’ll gain greater appreciation into the deep spirituality of being a Jewish woman, and how that perspective can help define your life as a Jew. |
| 24 |
The Kabbalah of… |
Jewish foods |
Rabbi Max Weiman |
4/14/2007 |
We all identify with certain "Jewish foods." But did you know that some of them are Jewish because they send a spiritual message? Learn the "rest of the story" as we explore some of our favorite Jewish foods, the spiritual messages they send, the holidays they are associated with, and, of course, share some traditional recipes. |
| 25 |
The Challenge of Being Jewish in Today’s World |
Another New Anti-Semitism: Jimmy Carter and others. |
Karen Aroesty, Regional Director of the ADL |
4/14/2007 |
Anti-Semitism in this day and age. Who would have thought? Unfortunately it’s alive and kicking—and possibly from places you’d never expect it. |
| 26 |
To the Source…Exploring Jewish Texts |
Greatest Jewish thinkers |
Rabbi Sroy Levitansky of the St. Louis Kollel |
4/14/2007 |
In this session, we will consider practical and ethical lessons from some of the greatest Jewish thinkers. Our first session is entitled “An Inside Look at Avraham in the Chumash.” No prior experience necessary, but bring your Jewish soul, an inquisitive nature, and a sharp mind! |
| 27 |
Raising the Next Generation |
What’s a parent to do? |
Sheryl Levine, MSW |
4/14/2007 |
Being a Parent, let alone a Jewish Parent, has never been more difficult. Our children have more demands, peer pressure, media hype and bad role models then ever before, making “doing the right thing” all the more challenging. What’s a parent to do? We’ll share insights from leaders in the field to help navigate the dark waters and still raise a “mensch.” |
| 29 |
Junior Congregation |
For the ‘tween |
Daniel Jacobsen |
4/14/2007 |
For the ‘tween—the older kid who wouldn’t be caught dead in Tot Shabbat---elementary school level learning about Judaism with peers in a fun environment |
| 30 |
Tot Shabbat |
For kids |
Freida and Dodi Smason |
4/14/2007 |
For kids---and their parents, grandparents, siblings and friends. We’ll sing together, tell stories, and laugh & maybe learn a thing or two while we’re at it. |
