Register by Wednesday, February 3
Class sessions: Thursday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 am–Noon

Description: This course will delve deeply into the lives and challenges of seven women in the Bible: Eve, Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, Miriam, Tamar, and Esther. What were their gifts and how were they able to use them? How did they handle the challenges they faced? Most importantly, what can we learn from these women to bring us strength and guidance as we navigate our world. We will uncover lies, seduction, betrayal, unequaled bravery, and intense loyalty all for the purpose of women spanning generations dedicated to the continued existence and future of the Jewish people. Join us to learn about our female heroines and how their abilities to navigate their circumstances serves to steer us in the times we face in our lives today.

Facilitator: Aviva Janus holds an MA in Jewish Professional Studies from the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago and a BS from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Aviva lived in Israel from 1993-1999 and completed her advanced Torah coursework at The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Aviva has served in senior positions at both Reform and Conservative Jewish Organizations. Aviva has taught a wide repertoire of Judaic courses to children and adults. Aviva’s commitment to diversity in Jewish spaces brings a unique perspective to her classes. Aviva currently serves as the Director of Congregational Learning and Programming at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation.

Registration: 
Reservations may be made via email to sboxerbell@gmail.com or by phone to Sherri Bell, SPICE Chair at 410-833-2409. If you are a temple member, payment may be made by requesting to have your account billed. Other accepted methods of payment include credit card, cash paid in person at class or a check made out to HSOSC, with SPICE and the course name in the check memo, mailed to 1 Clifton Court, Pikesville, MD 21208.

Registration Policies:
All SPICE courses must be registered for and paid for in their entirety by the first session.
All SPICE courses for January-June 2021 will be presented on Zoom.
SPICE fees are per head, not per household, with a 50% off fee for second registrants within the same household.
A minimum of 15 enrollees per class is required.