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Beit Midrash Enrollment

2025-2026 Monday Night Beit Midrash

Fall Session: MONDAYS, OCTOBER 20TH, 27TH, NOVEMBER 10TH, 17TH, 24TH, DECEMBER 1ST

Classes held from 7pm-8:15pm. $54 for each class. Includes snacks. Virtual option available as noted.

Fall Session Course Descriptions

Local Scholar Lecture Series with the museum & Archives
FACILITATOR: Dana Isaacoff, Executive Director of the Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives
In 6 weeks we will explore local Jewish history, learn about Jewish communities beyond ours, and explore the ideas of Jewish thinkers through weekly scholar visits from faculty at nearby institutions.
Lectures
OCT 20TH   The History of Beth Ahabah and Hebrew Cemetery
                           INSTRUCTOR: WILLIAM OBROCHTA
OCT 27TH   The Life of Lise Seger: Early Resistance to the Nazi Regime
                           INSTRUCTOR: DR. MELISSA KRAVETZ
NOV 10TH   Jews of the Caribbean
                           INSTRUCTOR: DR. DEREK MILLER
NOV 17TH   Jewish Writers of the 20th and 21st Century and their Controversies
                           INSTRUCTOR: DR. JOSH MILLER
NOV 24TH   Jewish Social Action in Richmond, Post Vietnam
                           INSTRUCTOR: TRACY HERMAN
DEC 1ST        The Architecture of Beth Ahabah: Building and Sanctuary
                           INSTRUCTOR: EDWIN SLIPEK
JEWISH COOKING: PREPARING FOODS TO CELEBRATE CHANUKAH
INSTRUCTOR: CHEF DAN SCHEROTTER
The fall cooking course will focus on preparing foods to celebrate Chanukah that are based on seasonal produce.
Dishes
OCT 20TH    Sweet and Sour Trout in Saor, Gin and Dill-Cure Salmon for Lox (for next week)
OCT 27TH    Latkes with Lox, Sour Cream, Chives and Capers
NOV 10TH    ‘Sicilian’ Style Chard, Roasted Chard Stems and Baby Beets with Tangerines
NOV 17TH   Roast Duck Breast with Pomegranate Molasses and Pan-Roasted Tzimmes
NOV 24TH   Wienerschnitzel with Lemon and Parsley
DEC 1ST        Levivot/Bimuelos/Bunuelos with Chocolate Sauce
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM (virtual option available)
INSTRUCTOR: RABBI SCOTT NAGEL
This course, taught by Rabbi Nagel, is a fascinating journey through Judaism for anyone who wants to understand Jewish practices, beliefs, history, theology, contemporary Judaism, branches of Judaism, holidays, and life-cycle events. Perfect for interfaith couples and those considering conversion or anyone who wants a review or refresher on the foundations of Judasim. 
 

2025-2026 Monday Beit Midrash Registration Form

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Fall Session: Meets Mondays October 20th, 27th, November 10th, 17th, 24th, and December 1st.

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Sun, October 5 2025 13 Tishrei 5786