Academy for Adult Interfaith Studies--Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), Cincinnati, OH
The Academy offers a wide variety of noncredit courses in religious studies for the adult learner interested in studying with people of different faiths and backgrounds in a spirit of free inquiry. Contact: Dr. Peter Obermark, Adult Jewish Learning and Living (AJLL), HUC-JIR/Cincinnati, (513) 221-1875 ext. 238, fax (513) 221-0321, website http://www.huc.edu/ajll/

Adult Jewish Growth
The UAHC Department of Adult Jewish Growth offers the following programs this summer and fall:

Kallah '98: Intensive text study and spiritual growth experiences at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA--July 8-12; University of California, Santa Cruz, CA--July 22-26; Beloit College, Beloit, WI--August 5-9; Canadian Council, Orillia, Ontario--August 12-16

Makor: A Source of Natural Spirituality, An Outdoor Environmental Program in the Colorado Rockies: a four-day wilderness adventure exploring the connection between Judaism and the environment, UAHC Shwayder Camp and Arapaho National Forest--August 26-30

Para-Rabbinic Fellows Program: Opportunities for lay leaders to learn paraprofessional skills. Level One--July 10-19; Level Two--July 24-31, both at HUC-JIR/Cincinnati, (co-sponsored with HUC-JIR and CCAR)

Sukkot in Sonoma: A Jewish Food and Wine Experience: Text study, cooking demonstrations and wine tasting, all exploring the connection between Judaism and food, at UAHC Camp Newman, Santa Rosa, CA--October 8-11

Contact: Department of Adult Jewish Growth, (212) 650-4087, fax (212) 650-4229, e-mail ajgrowth@uahc.org, website http://www.uahc.org/growth/

Beit Midrash/A Liberal Yeshivah--HUC-JIR/Beit Shmuel, Jerusalem, Israel
This new yeshivah for college graduates from around the world offers semester and year-long study programs, taught in English, in a progressive and egalitarian setting. Curriculum includes study of Bible, Talmud, and Midrash, as well as halachah, ethics, philosophy, tefillah, and more. A joint project of HUC-JIR and the World Union of Progressive Judaism, in cooperation with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and The Leo Baeck College in London, it is based at the HUC-JIR/Beit Shmuel Campus in Jerusalem. Contact: Betsy Landis, HUC-JIR/New York, (212) 824-2240, fax (212) 533-0129, e-mail beitmidrash@huc.edu, website http://www.huc.edu/liberalyeshivah/

Berit Mila Board of Reform Judaism
The Berit Mila Board of the Reform movement trains doctors and midwives to be certified Reform mohelim/mohelot through a fourteen-week course covering Jewish texts and all liturgy and customs related to berit milah (ritual circumcision). Contact: Tammy Schachet-Briskin, HUC-JIR/Los Angeles, (213) 749-3424 ext. 4261, fax (213) 747-6128, e-mail beritmila@huc.edu, website http://www.rj.org/beritmila/

CCRJ Kolel: A Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning--Canada
The CCRJ Kolel: A Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning offers fifteen semester-long text-based courses (beginning to advanced level) twice a year, and presents lectures, "Taste of Judaism" (in English and Russian), programs for singles and university students, an Internet-based course, and a five-day summer Kallah. Contact: Kolel, 36 Atkinson Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L4J 8C9, (905) 709-1900, fax (905) 709-1895, e-mail learn@kolel.org, website http://www.kolel.org

College Programs-Kesher
Sponsored by the UAHC College Education Department, UAHCampus, a free e-zine for and about Reform college students, features weekly divrei Torah and "Jewish Factoids" meant to educate college students about Jewish tradition and text.

The Kesher Directory, now online, lists more than 750 Reform college students who will answer high schoolers' questions about life on campus.

Contact Rabbi Jonathan Klein, (914) 987-6359, e-mail KESHER@warwick.net, website http://www.KesherNet.com

HUC-JIR Publications:
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, A Centennial History, 1875-1975 by Michael A. Meyer. A history of HUC-JIR and its role in the development of Reform Judaism.

"Were Our Mouths Filled with Song" Studies in Liberal Jewish Liturgy by Eric L. Friedland. The making of non-Orthodox Jewish prayer books from the mid-1800s through the late 20th century.

The Merit of Our Mothers: A Bilingual Anthology of Jewish Women's Prayers compiled and introduced by Tracy Guren Klirs. Yiddish prayers (tkhines) with English translations reflecting spiritual concerns of 19^th-century women.

Women Rabbis: Exploration and Celebration edited by Gary P. Zola. Essays exploring women's ordination and its impact on Reform Jewish liturgy, theology, identity, and the future of Jewish congregational and communal life.

Starting from Scratch: Creating the Synagogue Archives by Kevin Proffitt. A manual and reference volume for the preservation of congregational records and historical materials.

Contact: HUC Press/Cincinnati, (513) 221-1875 ext. 293, fax (513) 221-0321.

Communities of Learning: A Vision for the Future edited by Sara S. Lee; and Touching the Future: Mentoring and the Jewish Professional edited by Sara S. Lee and Michael Zeldin. Contact: Rhea Hirsch School of Education, HUC-JIR/Los Angeles, (213) 749-3424 ext. 4215, fax (213) 747-6128

Institute for Synagogue Musicians--New Jersey and Los Angeles
A joint program of HUC-JIR's Schools of Education and Sacred Music, the Institute offers organists and music directors an opportunity to broaden their musical skills and acquire knowledge of Judaica through the study of Hebrew and liturgy. Summer Institute, in conjunction with the North American Jewish Choral Festival: McAffee, NJ--July 19-23; Winter Institute: Los Angeles, CA--January 16-18, 1999. Contact: Cantor Josée Wolff, (212) 650-4226, e-mail musiccommission@uahc.org

Morris Zimmerman Memorial Institute--HUC-JIR, Westchester, NY
Designed to foster adult spirituality and study in a liberal Jewish context, the Institute combines small-group classroom study led by nationally renowned teachers and HUC-JIR faculty. Renaissance Westchester Hotel, White Plains, NY--August 13-16. Contact: Harriet Lewis, AJLL, HUC-JIR/New York, (212) 824-2228, fax (212) 533-0129, email lewis@huc.edu, website http://www.huc.edu/ajll/

NATA Institute--HUC-JIR, Cincinnati, OH
Special program for temple administrators to study with HUC-JIR faculty, sponsored with National Association of Temple Administrators (NATA). Cincinnati, OH--June 13-18. Contact: Elizabeth Hirsch (215) 646-5806

New York Kollel: A Center for Adult Jewish Study--HUC-JIR, New York
Serving Jews from all walks of life seeking to express and explore their religious and spiritual identities, HUC-JIR's New York Kollel emphasizes intensive text study using traditional and contemporary modes of learning as well as contemporary approaches including historical, literary, theological, and feminist perspectives. Evening and lunch-time classes, special lecture series and workshops. Contact: Rabbi Leon Morris, (212) 824-2272, fax (212) 388-1720, email kollel@huc.edu; website http://www.huc.edu/kollel

Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute--Oconomowoc, WI
The UAHC Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute offers family camping (canoeing, hiking, Alpine Tower climbing, and more), May 22-24 and September 4-6; Hava Nashira, a songleading and music workshop featuring Debbie Friedman, Cantor Jeff Klepper, Don T. Maseng, Cantor Ellen Dreskin, and Cantor Josée Wolff, June 3-7; Sofer, the Jewish Writers Workshop, August 20-23; Hagigah, an annual Israeli folk-dance weekend, October 23-26; and Elderhostel, for individuals 55+, April 19-24, May 10-15, and September 6-11. Contact: Deanne Dunn Friedman, Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, 555 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 225, Northbrook, IL 60062, (847) 509-0990 ext. 12, fax (847) 509-0970, e-mail dunnfried@aol.com, website http://uahc.org/camps/osrui/

Outreach Programs
Offered by 80% of UAHC synagogues, the Introduction to Judaism courses, ranging in length from 16 to 26 weeks, are designed for Jews seeking to learn more about their tradition, interfaith couples, and individuals who are contemplating or in the process of conversion. Contact your synagogue or your UAHC regional office, or visit the UAHC web page http://uahc.org

Intended for unaffiliated Jewish and non-Jewish "beginners" who would like to explore or re-explore the foundations of our tradition, "A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?" a free-of-charge three-session class offered throughout the U.S. and Canada, provides an introduction to Jewish spiritual, ethical, and community values through the study of sacred texts.

Contact (for Outreach Fellows and A Taste of Judaism): Outreach Department, (212) 650-4230, e-mail outreach@uahc.org, website http://uahc.org

Outreach Fellows Program--HUC-JIR, Cincinnati, OH
The five-day Outreach Fellows Program, cosponsored by the UAHC, HUC-JIR and CCAR, enables lay people, working in partnership with rabbis, to counsel small groups of prospective Jews on issues of authenticity, acculturation, and family matters. Attendance at this summer program and the leading of a synagogue conversion support group during the following year will lead to certification as an Outreach Fellow. HUC-JIR/Cincinnati, OH--August 5-9. Contact: William and Lottie Daniel Department of Outreach, UAHC/New York (212) 650-4230, fax (212) 650-4239, email outreach@uahc.org, website http://uahc.org or Rabbi Stacia Deutsch or Jenny Broh, AJLL, HUC-JIR/Cincinnati, (513) 531-4079 or (513) 221-1875 ext. 353, fax (513) 221-1842, email sfdeutsch@aol.com

Para-Rabbinic Fellows Program--HUC-JIR, Cincinnati, OH
Study with HUC-JIR faculty, leading congregational rabbis, and UAHC senior program staff; learn synagogue leadership skills, including: Torah study, leading Shabbat and festival services; building synagogue programming, writing sermons and eulogies, and more. Level One: July 10-19; Level Two: July 24-31. Contact: Rabbi Stacia Deutsch or Jenny Broh, AJLL, HUC-JIR/Cincinnati, (513) 531-4079 or (513) 221-1875 ext. 353, fax (513) 221-1842, email sfdeutsch@aol.com, website http://www.uahc.org/growth/para

President's Institutes--HUC-JIR, Ohio and Colorado
Informal study, worship, and dialogue about Jewish texts and ideas in a setting that fosters intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth. The distinguished faculty includes scholars, rabbis, and artists. Rocky Mountain Region, Denver-Boulder area--October 16-18; Midwest Region, Markum Conference Center, Oxford, OH--December 11-13. Contact: Rabbi Stacia Deutsch or Jenny Broh, AJLL, HUC-JIR/Cincinnati, (513) 531-4079 or 513-221-1875 ext. 353, fax (513) 221-1842, email sfdeutsch@aol.com, website http://www.huc.edu/ajll/

Speakers Guide
The Pacific Southwest Council offers a Speakers Guide to member congregations. Renowned scholars and teachers in the guide will speak at small and medium-sized congregations for the nominal fee of $250. Contact: Rabbi Alice Dubinsky, (213) 653-9962, e-mail adubinsky@la.uahc.org

Temple Program Director's Institute--HUC-JIR, Cincinnati, OH
The Program Director's Institute is designed to enable temple program directors or those interested in becoming program directors to study with members of HUC-JIR faculty members. Dates to be announced. Contact: Renee Karp, (214) 706-0000.

Winter Spirituality and Study Retreat in Florida
Designed to foster adult spirituality and study in a liberal Jewish context, the Winter Spirituality and Study Retreat, sponsored by the HUC-JIR, the UAHC, and the CCAR, combines small-group classroom study and discussion with nationally renowned teachers. Miami, FL area--January 8-10, 1999 (tentative dates). Contact: Marjorie Lewis, HUC-JIR/New York, (212) 824-2218, fax (212) 533-0129, email mlewis@huc.edu, website http://www.huc.edu/ajll/ or UAHC Department of Adult Jewish Growth, (212) 650-4087, fax (212) 650-4229, e-mail ajgrowth@uahc.org, website http://uahc.org/growth/

UAHC Northeast Council Spirituality Kallah--Sturbridge, MA
Held on a Sunday each March, this day-long kallah focuses on study, prayer, and spirituality. Participants study through text, art, music, meditation, and discussion. Contact: Rabbi David Wolfman, (781) 449-0404, e-mail uahcnec@aol.com

UAHC Press
The UAHC Press offers a wide range of books which are ideal for adult Jewish study, including The Torah: A Modern Commentary edited by W. Gunther Plaut; A Torah Commentary for Our Times by Harvey J. Fields; Finding God: Ten Jewish Responses and What Happens After I Die? by Daniel B. Syme and Rifat Sonsino; Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on Jewish Ethics edited and translated by Leonard Kravitz and Kerry M. Olitzky; Judaism and Spiritual Ethics by Niles E. Goldstein and Steven S. Mason; Learn Hebrew Today: Alef-Bet for Adults by Paul M. Yedwab with Howard I. Bogot; Your Jewish Lexicon by Edith Samuel; Choosing Judaism by Lydia Kukoff; Every Person's Guide to Judaism by Stephen J. Einstein and Lydia Kukoff; and Introduction to Judaism: A Course Outline compiled and edited by Stephen J. Einstein and Lydia Kukoff. Contact: UAHC Press Order Department, 838 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10021, (888) 489-UAHC (8242). website http://uahc.org/press/