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Workshop in Practical Rabbinics
Syllabus, Spring Semester, 1999
Rabbi Julie S. Schwartz
Thursday sessions, 1:45-3:00 p.m., Classroom 8/9


     The second semester of the Workshop in Practical Rabbinics continues
our non-sequential overview of basic life cycle and congregational issues.
There are three written assignments required during this semester; each one
is designed to move the student from theoretical knowledge to practical 
application.  As was the case last semester, attendance and class partici-
pation are required. Students who are unable to meet the attendance or
participation standards will have to complete additional written 
assignments.  

     This semester completes the core course requirement.
  
January 28:         Eulogy Project           
                    Assignment to be announced, due February 11

February 4:         Rituals for Newborns (Rabbi's Manual)
               
February 11:        Eulogy Project, continued.
                                 

February 18:        "The Jewish Federation and the Rabbi"
                    Aubrey Herman, Executive Director, The Jewish Federation
                    of Cincinnati
                    This class will be held in the offices of the Jewish 
                    Federation.  Directions are available in the Dean's 
                    Office.  Please arrive for this session at 1:30.

February 25:        "Rituals for Newborns,"  (Rabbi's Manual)
               
                                 
March 4:            "Fundraising and Appropriations"
                    Mr. Elliot Karp, Vice President for Development, HUC-JIR

March 11:           "More than Extra Cookies and a Guitar: Crafting 
                    Meaningful Worship Experiences for. Children"
                    Rabbi Mark Goldman, Senior Rabbi, Rockdale Temple
                    Assignment to be announced, due March 18

                                    
March 18:           The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Experience

March 25:           Preparing for the Congregational Seder 

April 15:           "Caring for Our Smallest Congregants: The Rabbi's Role in
                    Preventing Child Abuse"         
               
April 22:           Conversion Dynamics
  
April 29:           Conversion Education
     
May 6:              Conversion Ritual
                    Assignment to be announced, due last day of reading week

May 13:             "Are We There Yet?"  
                    This session will be held at my home during the regular
                    class period.