Hosted by Rabbi Elizabeth Wood

. EDU="Adult Education + Programmatic Centrality + Community Engagement

What: A town hall meeting - open to EVERYONE in the congregation

Where: The Reform Temple of Forest Hills - upper ballroom

When: Sunday, November 13th, 2011 from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - noshes provided

Why: Have you heard the term .EDU around the synagogue? If so, do you know what it is? This meeting is for all members of the congregation to learn more about this new concept within our congregation.

· We will be talking about the mission, vision, and ideals of this new concept

· Answering questions and clearing up concepts

· Brainstorming on the two components of this concept: educational and social

· Thinking about forming teams, groups, leaders, and coordinators on this concept

WE NEED YOUR VOICE AND YOUR THOUGHTS on how to move forward. We look forward to seeing you on the 13th!

Lifelong Jewish learning is a journey. The Reform Temple of Forest Hills is committed to providing a variety of educational programs to all members. The range from Religious School and family education through adult classes provides a myriad of choices.

Adult Education - Promotes Life Long Learning through a variety of classes, seminars, breakfasts, formal and informal themed meetings, and discussions throughout the year. We explore spiritual themes while learning and exploring Shabbat and the holidays. Programs enhance the cycle of holidays as well as explore our rich heritage and texts. These are complemented by the Sunday Morning Breakfast Series of lectures and forums with guest speakers.

Confirmation - In the Confirmation program (10th Grade), students are challenged to think about their individual beliefs, and how they can create for themselves a meaningful Jewish life.

Library - Our library has books on a variety of subjects for both adults and children, offers special read-aloud sessions and circulation for our Religious School students, and has joined the PJ Library program for children 6 months to 6 years old.

Parents Association - The PA helps parents actively support educational activities so that we may raise our children with a moral center based on liberal Jewish beliefs.

Religious School - The Religious School provides an education for our children which connects them to their heritage, encouraging them through their Jewish identity to be members of the Jewish community and to seek further study of Judaism as a way of life. The religious school from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation is committed to family education.

Rosh Chodesh - Rosh Chodesh is our women’s study group that meets monthly for service, meditation, and sessions with visiting Rabbis to study portions of Torah and examine them in today's context.

Youth Groups (Junior and Senior, including ToFHY) - Youth groups provide opportunities for leadership, friendship and social action. Adult supervision is provided by our Youth Group Advisors.