Adult Education
Beth Israel maintains an ambitious and varied line-up of educational inititaives tailored to the adult learner. All programs are open to Beth Israel members, and some are open to members of the wider Kingston Jewish community.
FILM SERIES WITH STU WOOLLEY
Sept. 15: “WEST SIDE STORY” (USA 1961, 152m) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA_aFprGzyc
Winner of a whopping 10 Oscars, this Romeo-and-Juliet-in-Manhattan musical needs no introduction. When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way!
Oct. 13: “AVANIM” (Israel 2004, 107m, Hebrew w/s-t) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362427/
A married woman’s complicated life falls apart with the sudden death of her lover. An award-winner at Cannes.
Nov. 10: “I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU” (USA 2007, 105m) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8pW6dr_Fy4
A biographical documentary on the life and legacy of Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi-hunter and maven of tolerance.
Dec. 1: DOUBLEHEADER NITE!!!
“BEAUTIFUL MUSIC” (USA 2005, 38m) notes can be found @ www.wiesenthal.com
Music is the magic that brings together an Orthodox Jewish piano teacher and a blind Palestinian girl.
“ECHOES THAT REMAIN” (USA 1991, 60m) http://www.theinsider.com/videos/3315221_Echoes_That_Remain
A doc. examining the richness of shtetl life in the Jewish Pale prior to the Shoah.
Jan. 19: “TAKING ROOT” (USA 2008, 81m) http://takingrootfilm.com/
Tu B'Shevat is a time for planting trees in Israel. In Kenya, a brave woman almost went to prison for doing the same thing.
Feb. 16: “CRIMES & MISDEMEANORS” (USA 1989, 104m) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCYnr8L6rvw
Arguably Woody Allen’s smartest and best blend of comedy, drama & morality play. Having a mistress is convenient – until it isn’t.
Mar. 16: “A SERIOUS MAN” (USA 2009, 117m) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FYtprwg1As
This year’s Purim film comes from the poltergeist brothers of American film, Joel & Ethan Cohen. This is a baffling black comedy that invites much discussion & “explanation”. All dybbuks welcome!
Apr. 13: “LEMON TREE” (ISRAEL 2008, 106m, Hebrew & Arabic w/s-t) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpxXp5XOqLw
A border, a lemon grove and a war-of-peoples that has no end. The director of “The Syrian Bride” returns to the theme of lives lived on the fautlines of history.
May 4: “AMERICA & THE HOLOCAUST” (USA 2008, 90m) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/holocaust/filmmore/description.html
Our Yom-Hashoah doc. examines some of the surprising & disturbing aspects of America’s response to Europe’s war against the Jews.
May 11: “SIX DAYS IN JUNE” (USA 2008, 108m) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC-_u1dH75w
Yom-Ha’atzmaut provides an opportunity to revisit the origins, politics and military outcome of the 1967 “Six Day War”.
BIFS films are shown @ 7:30pm @ Beth Israel Synagogue. Free – and all are welcome. 116 Centre St. (west side, south of Union Ave.)
Need information about the series? Contact: BIFS Co-ordinator, Orrin Kom at okom@cogeco.ca
THE 2010-11 EDITION OF THE BETH ISRAEL FILM SERIES IS SPONSORED BY DOWNTOWN KINGSTON’S VERY BEST VIDEO STORE:www.classicvideo.ca
RABBI'S PROGRAMS
Conversational classes
At a different time Rabbi Elkin will offer a course either on the beginning of Hebrew reading and/ or Hebrew conversation.
Please contact the Rabbi for current program information
The Best of Israel : COOKING CLUB WITH JOCELYNE LEBER
Do you want to buy traditional Jewish dishes that you won't make at home? See what the cooking club has to offer.
Throughout the ages, scattered in different lands, the unique Jewish way of preparation of foods and Jewish eating, habits, have been one of the great forces leading to the Jewish survival. I dream about a time today where the community can gather together in the shul kitchen sharing their best recipes and having a good time.
The cooking club is now making food which they will sell to the community. So far members have made challahs, tsimmes, apple crisp and much more
Challah for sale on September 5th from 9 am to 12 pm
6$ each with and without raisins
10$ each gluten free
Honey Sponge Cake
6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
3 Tbsps. honey
3 Tbsps. strong black coffee
2 Tbsps. oil
1 tsp cinnamon
3 cloves, crushed (optional)
1 Tbsp brandy
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsps. baking powder
Preheat oven to 350.
In a small mixer bowl beat egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar untill stiff but not dry and set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar. Add honey, coffee, oil, cinnamon, cloves and brandy. Beat until thick and light in color.
With a spatula, fold in flour and baking powder until well blended. Then fold in egg whites gently and carefully until well blended. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake for 1 hour. When done immediately invert on soda bottle. Cool at least 3 hours before removing so that cake will not fall. When cool, loosen edges and remove cake from pan.
USE: 10-inch tube pan
YIELDS: 1 cake
Challah
 12 cups flour
½ cup sugar
3 eggs plus 1 yolk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon anise seeds
2 packages fresh yeast
3 cups warm water
Place the flour in a huge bowl. Make a well in the center and add to the well sugar, 3 eggs, vegetable oil, salt and sesame and anise seeds. Proof the yeast in 1 cup of the warm water. Then add it to the well.
Gradually work in the flour with the ingredients in the well. Add more water as needed (about 2 cups). When a medium stiff dough is formed, knead on a wooden board for about 20 minutes.
Form the dough into a ball, turn it in a greased bowl to coat the surface, and cover with a towel. Let rise then punch down and knead once more. Divide the dough into 5 pieces. Either shape each into a round ball, or make a long piece of it and twist it into a spiral with the end of the dough at the high point in the center. Cover for about 1 hour and let rise until doubled.
Preheat oven to 400. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
Move the dough to the cookie sheet; brush with the remaining egg yolk and a tablespoon of oil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes
Please contact Jocelyne Le Ber for more information
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