Courses
Fall 2021
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A. Jewish Folktales from Around the World
Wednesday 10am-11:15am
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 Make-up class can be scheduled if needed.
This will be a survey class that will focus on the roles of women in folktales, highlighting different time periods and locations:
Weeks 1-2 Midrash and Talmud Stories
Weeks 3-5 Medieval stories from around the world
Week 6 Chassidic tales
Week 7 Tales of Chelm
Weeks 8-10 20th century storytellers
$250.00Enroll - $250
Aa. Online – Jewish Folktales from Around the World
Wednesdays 11:30am
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8 Make-up if needed Dec. 15
This will be a survey class that will focus on the roles of women in folktales, highlighting different time periods and locations:
Weeks 1-2 Midrash and Talmud Stories
Weeks 3-5 Medieval stories from around the world
Week 6 Chassidic tales
Week 7 Tales of Chelm
Weeks 8-10 20th century storytellers
$250.00Enroll - $250
B. Tuesday Morning Talmud
Tuesdays at 9:00am
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec. 7 Make-up if needed Dec. 14
Taught by Rabbi Elana Kanter
We will be finishing a six year journey of studying 67 Sugyot Every Jew Should Know. We’ll then transition to studying excerpts from the Minor Tractates of the Talmud
$250.00Enroll - $250
C. Joan’s Class: America and I, ed. Joyce Antler
Mondays at 10:00am
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec. 6 Make Up Dec. 13 if needed
Taught by Rabbi Elana Kanter
Joan’s Class: America and I, edited by Joyce Antler
We will complete Joyce Antler’s anthology, America and I: Short Stories by American Jewish Women Writers.
Oct. 4: The Shawl
Oct. 11: Remnants
Oct. 18: The Opiate of the People
Oct. 25: A Good Deal
Nov. 1 The Gittel
Nov. 8 Legacy of Raizel Kadish
Nov. 15 Midrash on Happiness
Nov. 22 Homage to I.B. Singer
Nov. 29 Electricity
Dec. 6 A Letter to Harvey Milk
Dec. 13 Make up if needed
$250.00Enroll - $250
Cc. Online – Joan’s Class: America and I, ed. Joyce Antler
Mondays at 11:15am
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec. 6 Make Up Dec. 13 if needed
Taught by Rabbi Elana Kanter
Joan’s Class: America and I, edited by Joyce Antler
We will complete Joyce Antler’s anthology, America and I: Short Stories by American Jewish Women Writers.
Oct. 4: The Shawl
Oct. 11: Remnants
Oct. 18: The Opiate of the People
Oct. 25: A Good Deal
Nov. 1 The Gittel
Nov. 8 Legacy of Raizel Kadish
Nov. 15 Midrash on Happiness
Nov. 22 Homage to I.B. Singer
Nov. 29 Electricity
Dec. 6 A Letter to Harvey Milk
Dec. 13 Make up if needed
$250.00Enroll - $250
D. The Third Annual WLI Alumnae Retreat
January 16 9:30am - January 17, 11:45am 2020
For cohorts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, together with current cohorts Scottsdale 6 and East Valley 1
Early bird until Nov. 30, $75. After Nov. 30, cost will be $100.
At Spirit of the Desert Retreat Center.
Join amazing Jewish women (mentees and mentors) for a special alumni weekend at
The Spirit of the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ.
Enjoy powerful Jewish learning as we sing, create, experience
and explore. Through the labyrinth or under the night stars,
where will your dreams take you?
Let’s take time to connect with ourselves and each other.
Enjoy inspirational talks and discussions with guest speakers.
The retreat begins on 1/16 at 10:00 am and concludes on 1/17 at
11:00 am. The early bird fee is $75 which includes a shared room. After Nov. 30, fee is $100.
To register and reserve your spot, please fill out this form.
We hope you can join us.
$75.00Enroll - $75.00