NVHC

Tamid
2024-01-02 17:45 - 20:00, 2024-01-09 17:45 - 20:00, 2024-01-16 17:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Tamid is our religious school program for students in grades 8-12! Click here to learn more.

Tamid takes place on Tuesday nights from 6:15-8:00 pm. There is an optional dinner each week from 5:45-6:15 pm, with catering from a variety of restaurants and cuisines.
Tamid rotates between a few different themes and types of programming: Jewish studies, current events, social/fun programming, and tikkun olam (social justice) – with a few other fun one-offs sprinkled in. This provides students with an opportunity to go more in depth on a variety of topics of interest to them, and have a good amount of time dedicated to each.

Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood
2024-01-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Foundations for a Thoughtful Judaism: Peoplehood
Taught by: Rabbi Holzman
Tuesdays, October 3, November 7, December 12, January 2, March 5, April 2
CONTINUING: October 22, November 19, December 17
6:30-8:00pm, on Zoom
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America has prepared a superb curriculum of
texts exploring the varied elements of a complex idea: Jewish peoplehood. What is this
idea? Are we an ethnic group, bound by some genetic common origin? Are we a
theological body, a group of believers connected through our spiritual convictions? Are
we geographically based? The answer is yes, and no, to all of the above. Please register
to receive the printed packet of texts from Hartman and join us on Zoom only for spirited
conversation and learning about what it means to be a part of the Jewish people.
Registration is required – click here to register!

Advanced Modern Hebrew
2024-01-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Advanced Modern Hebrew
Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew
Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 18, 6-7pm
$136/members, $160/non-members
Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent.
Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of
Hebrew grammar.
In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives,
and verb tenses. The textbook reflects some of the main principles that have shaped the
Brandeis Hebrew curriculum during the past decade. These include: an emphasis on the
learner’s ability to use the target language in all four skills areas: speaking, listening,
reading, and writing; an effort to contextualize each unit within a specific subject or theme;
exposing the student to authentic and semi-authentic materials (texts written by native
speakers); and exploring different elements from Israeli and Jewish culture in the language
drills, reading passages, and in selections of sources from the Hebrew literary canon. The
text in this edition comprises 11 units, supplementary Hebrew proficiency guidelines, and a
vocabulary list. Audio-visual components for all reading passages are available online for
download.
Registration is required – click here to register!

Beginning Modern Hebrew
2024-01-03 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Beginning Modern Hebrew
Textbook: Hebrew Alfon Primer
Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning October 11, 7:30-8:30pm
$136/members, $160/non-members
You’re about to start learning Hebrew and immersing yourself in this unique language and
culture. Our beginners course will give you a strong foundation in Hebrew. We start by
learning the use and sound of all the Hebrew letters and vowels, which paves the way to
reading, speaking, and writing. We teach Hebrew with an Israeli flavor, making learning an
enjoyable and successful experience for all!
Registration is required – click here to register!

Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy
2024-01-05 18:30 - 18:50 (America/New_York)
Clergy Class: Jewish Prayer: Shabbat Liturgy
Taught by: Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, and Rabbi Barrett
Fridays, November 3, December 8, January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5
6:30-6:50pm, in person only
Prayer has sustained the Jewish People since its earliest days. It is in our DNA as Jews
to connect to each other, the sacred, and the world through worship services. Our liturgy
has nourished souls, comforted the lonely, and helped people become God’s people.
This class is open to anyone who is seeking to connect more deeply to prayer and
anyone who wants to wrestle with the meaning of prayer.
This class is team-taught by our clergy and will gather before Shabbat services on a
monthly basis to do a deep dive into a prayer or section of our liturgy.
Registration is required – click here to register!

Tot Shabbat
2024-01-06 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Nothing is more heartwarming than the sight of the youngest members of our community running to the sanctuary for Shabbat! Typically held on the first Saturday of the month, Tot Shabbat affords our children and their families the time and space to truly experience the joys of Shabbat. Nell Hirsch, our children’s music specialist, leads Tot Shabbat with the assistance of Rabbi Holzman, Cantor Caro, or Rabbi Barrett.
Songs, stories, plenty of active participation, an Ark overflowing with plush stuffed Torahs, and a child-friendly d’var Torah (lesson). What could be better? Well, maybe the oneg!
Each service is followed by a delicious nut-free oneg (personal snacks are allowed but they must be nut free) and a fun activity! Paint your own mezuzah; build an edible sukkah of pretzels, fruit, and marshmallows; or decorate your own tzedakah box – the fun is endless!
While Tot Shabbatot (plural for Shabbat) are designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the whole family is invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Hummel.

Shabbat Sustenance: For the Body, Soul, and Mind
2024-01-06 09:00 - 10:15 (Africa/Abidjan), 2024-01-06 09:00 - 10:15 (America/New_York), 2024-01-13 09:00 - 10:15 (Africa/Abidjan), 2024-01-13 09:00 - 10:15 (America/New_York)
Join us in person for a Shabbat morning full of soul-filled sustenance – bagels and coffee for the body, Torah study for the soul, and conversation for the mind!

Bar Mitzvah - Ely Levy
2024-01-06 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Erev Shabbat Service
2024-01-06 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York)
Join us every Friday at 7:00pm to welcome Shabbat! Our Shabbat services are joyous, musical, spiritual, and welcoming. And make sure you stick around afterwards for oneg Shabbat.
All services are in person and streamed on YouTube.

Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography
2024-01-07 09:30 - 10:45, 2024-01-14 09:30 - 10:45 (America/New_York)
Jewish Historians, History, and Historiography
Andrew Stein
October 8, 15, 22, November 5, 12 December 3, 10, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24
9:30-10:45, on Zoom
This course will take a broad view of Jewish history, how it was envisioned over the
centuries, and how over about the last 250 years, modern Jewish historians have
trained, written, taught, and practiced their craft. We will focus primarily on the period
from about 1500 to 2000 CE and examine a range of themes and approaches in Jewish
history, the legacy of exemplary historians of the Jewish experience, and their changing
perspectives, methods, and topics. We’ll also consider the continuum ranging from
dispassionate, professional historians sorting out the actual record, versus history as
popular memory, a source of identity, and drawing lessons from the past for the present
and future of the Jewish people. Many among us also have probed Jewish history as
part of our own family history research, both in America and in our ancestors’ places of
origin. Finally, we will consider the role of archives and museums in conserving Jewish
history and shaping our understanding of it.
Registration is required – click here to register!

Kehillat Limmud (Religious School)
2024-01-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-14 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Kehillat Limmud is NVHC’s religious school program for Pre-K-7th grade students, which also encompasses Punims, our program for children ages 0-3.
Click here for more information on Punims (ages 0-3).
Click here for more information on Kehillat Limmud (grades Pre-K-7).
Click here for more information on Tamid (grades 8-12).
Please note that Punims (ages 0-4) and Bonim (Pre-K & Kindergarten) only meet once/per month. Please see our calendar for the dates.

Conversation with Tamir Nir
2024-01-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

Confirmation Class
2024-01-07 12:15 - 13:30 (America/New_York)

Kol Shirah (Choir) Rehearsal
2024-01-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-01-14 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)

Short Story Discussion Group
2024-01-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Short Story Discussion Group
First Monday of each month
7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom
Join us for a third year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four
NVHC members have selected the stories and will take turns leading the discussions.
Each session will stand on its own – you can attend whenever you have the time and
interest. We’ll meet on the first Monday of the month on Zoom at 7:30pm for 45 minutes
to an hour. Participants will receive the story and meeting links in advance. To sign up
for this year’s discussion group, email shortstories@nvhcreston.org. Even if you
participated last year, we’d like you to sign up again so that we can gauge interest in the
program and ensure that we have the correct email address for you.

Democracy, Israel, and Zionism
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Democracy, Israel, and Zionism
Taught by: Rabbi Holzman
Tuesdays, October 24, November 28, December 19, January 9, March 19, April 16
6:30-8:00pm, in person, online by request
Zionism is the idea that Jews must have a state in our
ancestral homeland. That simple statement has been
controversial since its inception. For many of us, liberal
democracy reflects core tenets of our Judaism, meaning
that the Jewish state must be a democratic state, and
the recent street protests in Israel over the proposed
judicial overhaul reflect the difficulty of applying all
these ideas. Over the past seven years, NVHC has been
experimenting at the intersection of Judaism and
democracy and this year we will turn our focus to how
this intersection affects our Zionism and support for the
State of Israel. This class requires no prior knowledge
and will be conducted in person with a hybrid option.
Registration is required – click here to register!

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
2024-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 (Africa/Abidjan)

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)

Silver Line Kugel Cafe
2024-01-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Silver Line, NVHC’s 55+ group (no one is asking) hosts a monthly Shabbat dinner we like to call Kugel Cafe. We meet at 5:30pm to schmooze and enjoy a delicious catered meal together before heading down to the Sanctuary for Erev Shabbat services at 7:00pm.
Click here to learn more about the next Kugel Cafe and register to attend. Questions? Contact Marsha Sheinman, ShowClick Here to View Contact Information or Laura Zelman, ShowClick Here to View Contact Information.

Punims
2024-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Punims is our religious school group for children ages 0-4 and their families! Punims meets on select Sundays (below) for music, social time, snack, and learning. Click here to learn more!
September 10
October 15
November 12
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 17
March 24
April 14
May 19
