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Achim offers various programs designed to help those who are either curious or interested in learning about what a remarkable people we are.

Jewish Human Development Class

• There is a classical source book, Mesilas Yeshorim / The Path of the Just by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato. This book is one of the primary books in Jewish literature that guides a person through the maze of personal conflicts to arrive at a system which gives direction and clarity for what life is all about and how to get there. We began studying this text at the end of 2009 on alternate Wednesday evenings. Since then another group began that meets on alternate Monday evenings.
  
  You are welcome to join. I would encourage you to contact me beforehand at paysach@achim.org or at 443.286.9338.
  
  For information on the current classes Click Here.





Tuesday Evening of Learning

• Every Tuesday evening we have a smorgasbord of Jewish learning. There are many delectable choices that you may wish to taste.
  
  

  Weekly women's class

• The Jewish woman has many responsibilities, each of which is critical to their family and to their people as whole. We can define the position of Jewish womanhood as requiring a degree in culinary arts, psychology, clinical social work, business management, human resources and education. In addition to this list, a comprehensive background in Jewish law comes in handy.
  
  As with every profession, Jewish womanhood requires Continuing Professional Education. Achim is very fortunate to have Mrs. Tamar Englander who is an outstanding member of this elite class of Jewish Women. Tamar conducts a weekly class that provides motivational and educational approaches to practical Jewish womanhood. A sampling of the areas that are covered in her classes include perspectives on Shabbat, dealing with the challenges of stress that find themselves in life, cooking with a touch of spirituality, child rearing, marital relationships and many more.
  
  Every Wednesday evening from 8:30 - 9:30 Tamar conducts this class at her home, 6307 Wirt Avenue 21215. All women are invited to participate in this group.
  
  If you are interested in participating contact me at paysach@achim.org or at 443.286.9338.
  
  

  Hebrew Literacy

• At the Tuesday Evening of Learning Yakov Krug, Esq. gives a Hebrew class for beginners. The goal of this course is to develop a fluency in reading and understanding as well as a basic level of conversational Hebrew.
  
  To enroll and more information contact Yakov at yakovkrug@yahoo.com.





Weekly Parsha Class in Russian language

• The Torah carries within it many messages. Every Shabbos is assigned its own special portion that is read in the synagogue. This weekly portion is called the Parsha. The lessons and insights that are packed with the Parsha are timeless as they are profound.
  
  Every Tuesday evening 8:00 - 9:00 Dr. Michael Keidar presents insights on the weekly Parsha in the Russian language. Participation does not require any background in Jewish education.
  
  To enroll and more information contact Dr. Keidar at keidar@gwu.edu.





The Mitzvos of the Torah

• "The Mitzvos of the Torah: What are they, Why do them and How are they done?"
  An in-depth study of each mitzvah.
  
  Date: every Tuesday evening
  Time: 8:00 - 8:55 PM
  Location: Rabbi Berger's Shul (3209 Fallstaff Road, 21215)
  Who: everyone who has in interest in learning about Judaism
  
  For a synopsis of each of these presentations go to our blog spot.




Gemara Class

• The Talmud is the exposition and clarification of the Oral Torah. Talmud and Gemara are interchangeable terms for this work. So much of classic Jewish literature is built on the teachings of the Talmud. Children 13 years old as well 80-year rabbis study this ancient text. It engages the mind and activates the thinking process in a very deep way.
  
  Monday evenings from 8:00 - 9:00 Dr. Michael Keidar gives a class on Gemara (Talmud) in Russian. This class is designed to accommodate people with limited background in Torah study.
  
  Dr. Keidar gives the class at the Baltimore Community Kollel (3800 Labyrinth Road 21215)
  
  If you are interested in participating in this interactive class contact Dr. Keidar at keidar@gwu.edu





Mom's Workshop

• Every several weeks Mrs. Brocha Skulnik moderates a workshop addressing the challenges of motherhood; dealing with questions from expectations for our children to expectations of ourselves and our husbands. From maintaing the home while giving due attention to our career.
  
  For detailed information on contact Leah Mikaledze at 410.358.1450
  
  For information on the next class click here




Sunday Shacharis

• Sunday Shacharis at 8:00 in Millbrook shul followed by breakfast and question/answer session with Rabbi Diskind at 9:00. Gain a new appreciation of kosher donuts and coffee as they mix with lively discussion on the weekly Parsha.

For more information contact Rabbi Paysach Diskind at his cell phone 443.286.9338 or email him to paysach@achim.org