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Welcome to the online home of the Jewish Learning Experience.  This year marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of the JLE's founding as a grassroots, independent adult outreach organization in Bergen County, New Jersey.  It's mission is to reacquaint Jewish adults with their religious heritage through classes demonstrating the relevance of the Torah in contemporary times, experiential programs, and Shabbat and High Holiday explanatory services.  The JLE caters to individual needs, including home hospitality and one-on-one learning.  Regardless of your background, you can become part of a dynamic learning group.  Knowledge of Hebrew or of the Bible is not necessary.

Since its inception, the JLE has touched the lives of more than 5,000 unaffiliated families in Bergen County and beyond.

 

There is no vacation from Torah study & spiritual growth.  The JLE is proud to present another action-packed month of events & programs. Please take advantage of all the wonderful learning opportunities that the JLE offers!. 

Challenge yourself, Empower yourself, Enrich yourself.

 

All classes are FREE of charge.

 

As an independent, unaffiliated organization, we depend on the support of the community to continue providing free, excellent programming to the broader Jewish community.

 

SUNDAY Mornings

February 12th - kick off

 Explanatory Minyan

9:15am at Congregation Shomrei Torah (Fair Lawn)

This is a great opportunity to learn to pray and to learn to wear Tefillin properly.  Join us for an explanatory prayer followed by breakfast.  Men only.

Instructor: Rabbi David Pietruszka

WEDNESDAY Nights

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah - 2nd Semester

8:00pm at Beth Aaron

February 1 - March 28

For Jewish adults with little or no knowledge of the teachings of Judaism or people who want a refresher course and would like to gain knowledge to some of the primary traditions, practices, and values of the Jewish religion.

Instructor: Rabbi David Pietruszka

CLICK HERE for full details

nominal fee of $18 for course material

Advanced sign-up recommended

MONDAY Nights

Weekly Torah Portion

Explore the themes, highlights, drama, and ideas of the Torah portions of the Bible read each week in the synagogue.

8:30 PM at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun

with Rabbi Moshe Yasgur

This class can be accessed over the phone. 218-862-1001 then access code 947046#

 

 

TUESDAY Nights  

Jewish Philosophy

Exploring Principles of Faith.  Based on the weekly Torah portions.

8:45 PM on the phone

Dial:218-844-3366 when prompted, 86724123#

With Rabbi Jonathan Kaplan

 

Questionnaire

Your opinion is very important to us so in order to better serve you, we would like to know a little about what programs or Jewish experiences you would be interested in being a part of.

Please click here for pdf copy.  

Please RSVP to any or all of these events so we can prepare accordingly.

February 5th will begin a series of once a month women's only programs.  This program will feature Challah baking.  Learn how Jewish Women can unleash the holiness of bread and learn to join the physical and spiritual worlds in which we all live.  This event will be at 7:30pm at 288 Schley Place, Teaneck.

CLICK HERE for details (pdf)

On February 7th, we will celebrate Tu Bshvat (holiday of the Trees) with a Tu Bshvat Seder. Come eat fruits from the Land of Israel as we learn about the hidden meanings behind foods that we consume everyday.  This event will be at 7:30pm at 178 New Bridge Road, Bergenfield.

On February 11th we will kick off a series of Jewish entertainment with "Movie Night".  We will watch the movie "Ushpizin" followed by a discussion about various Jewish themes that emerge from this film.  This event will be at 7:30pm at 200 Chadwick Road, Teaneck.

Please join us for an explanatory morning service followed by a free breakfast on Sunday February 12th at Shomrei Torah (19-10 Morlot Ave. Fair Lawn).  This minyan will be for men only.

The Jewish Learning Experience of Bergen County would like to announce a Shabbaton to take place in Teaneck, NJ on Shabbos March 9-10.  

A Shabbaton is always a great way to socialize and invigorate ourselves spiritually. We would like to get as many participants as posible to ensure a proper minyan and a succesful event.

Candle Lighting is at 5:35 PM on Friday March 9th.  All participants are encouraged to stay for the duration of the Shabbos.  Hospitality is available.  

The cost of the Shabbaton is $18 per meal, $36 for the whole Shabbos.  Reservations cannot be honored without payment.  Please RSVP to Rabbi Pietruszka as soon as possible.  

Rabbi David Pietruszka

201-966-4498

  

 

 

Please check back often as information is being updated and added to continuously. We are doing our best to keep information as current as possible.

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This program is Supported in Part by UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey

For more information about our ONE-ON-ONE LEARNING PROGRAM, SHABBAT HOSPITALITY or ANY JLE PROGRAM contact  Rabbi Pietruszka.

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This site is only possible through the inspiration and tireless efforts of Rabbi Pietruszka, Rabbi Price, and  input of many others.  Thanks to all !!!