Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Where Ruach Comes Alive!
3400 North Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: (480) 897-3636 | Email: info@tbsev.org
3400 North Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: (480) 897-3636 | Email: info@tbsev.org
Please donate (Any amount you would like):
Donations are also being accepted to The Alan Ziv Bnai Mitzvah Tutoring Fund / The Ben Solomon Adult Education Fund
Click here to visit the fund information page
This is a sample of courses we teach. Look at the Sign Up Page for current offerings. The TBS-EV weekly Bulletin will also have updates.
This year’s topic is Zohar. No previous experience necessary; readings in both Hebrew and English. Anyone who wishes to daven may login at 9:00 am.
The Zoom link is in the TBS-EV weekly bulletin.
Class dates: Every Sun 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Online
Taught by Isaac
Recommended donation: $18/semester
Warm-up for the High Holidays with some lessons from Mishnah. This class is usually offered in Aug-Sept.
Come join the whole community to bake challah together! We will mix the ingredients and braid the dough, then take it home to finish rising and bake. If you don’t know how to bake challah, we’ll show you. It’s easier than you think! We will provide ingredients.
This is an annual activity, usually a few days before Rosh Hashanah.
Location: Social Hall
Learn the mysteries of the Hebrew alphabet. We will learn it all in just 5 weeks.
This course is taught multiple times during the year.
Private classes available in ASL; email Lynne adultedchair@tbsev.org.
Aprenda los misterios del alfabeto hebreo. Lo aprenderemos todo en solo 5 semanas.
Por favor, si tienes interés en esta clase, envía email a la maestra, Lynne adultedchair@tbsev.org.
8 week course, taught in the fall of 2023. Yes, there is homework!
Prerequisite: You must be able to read Hebrew.
Location: Board Room
Taught by Joe Lockard
You’ve learned to read – Hurray! Now learn what you’re saying. This class will give you the most common vocabulary and grammar found in the prayerbook and Torah. We’ll have 2 sessions of 6 weeks each. Yes, there will be homework – be prepared to sweat!
This class requires a textbook. The link will be on the sign-up page.
Prerequisite: You must be able to read Hebrew.
Not for converts only! Whether you’re exploring Judaism for the first time or reconnecting after a long absence, this course is for you. This is an 18-week course, divided into 2 semesters. Students in this class must also attend Learn to Read Hebrew, unless they can already read. Contact Lynne adultedchair@tbsev.org if you missed that class.
“This course is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University.”
Fee: $150
This project has been created to provide tutoring, mentoring, and guidance to our members to be able to lead parts or all of our Friday Night and Saturday Morning Services. Our target audience is post-bnai mitzvah and older in age.
Prerequisite: Hebrew reading and some singing ability are a good starting point.
Class dates and location: These are one-on-one classes, determined by teacher and student
Taught by: Various teachers. Contact Lynne adultedchair@tbsev.org
Recommended Donation $36
What’s happening up there on the bima? What do I do if they call my name? This is a hands-on class. Practice opening the ark, “dressing” the Torah, being called for an aliyah and more.
Location: Sanctuary
Singers / musicians from Israel and America will be discussed. Each class explores a different theme.
Taught by: Jason jason@tbsev.org
Donations for this class would be greatly appreciated and should go to the Israeli Music Speaking fund. (Under Adult Education)
Better exercise and more fun than counting steps! Come learn “Rikudei Am,” or Israeli Folk Dancing. No experience necessary. We will teach the first hour and have open dancing the second hour.
Class dates: TBD
Location: Social Hall
Taught by: Jason & Friends
Contact adultedchair@tbsev.org with questions or requests.
