Mosaic:
​Engaging with our Jewish identity
​חינוך מבוגרים

The Mosaic group organizes cultural and educational events for the community and these are generally about Judaism in the broadest sense. Regular events include talks (the current series is on Jewish music) and films, while it also organises the occasional concert. On Sunday mornings during the cheder term, Mosaic runs a café (good coffee, bagels with smoked salmon, etc) together with the Judaism 101 course.

Our events have included a Shir concert, a visit to a talk by Simon Schama, a Jewish Book week talk at the OJC with Gabriella Rifkind, a visit to Daytona and conversation with Maureen Lipman, Italian cooking demonstration with Silvia Nacmulli, study evening with Rafi Zarum, talks on political, historical, art and many other topics. Request a current Mosaic programme or contact mosaic@ojc-online.org for more details.

Sundays

• Mosaic Café runs from 10am-12.30pm at the OJC during the Cheder term.
• Judaism 101 runs from 9.30am-12.30pm
• 2 or 3 times a term, there are talks at 11.15am

Wednesdays

• On most Wednesdays at 8 pm, there is a Mosaic talk or film at the OJC

Judaism 101
Judaism 101 is an introduction to Judaism for people with little or no knowledge. We discuss the various topics surrounding Judaism including: Thoughts & Ideas, People & Places, Culture, Words, and Deeds.
Examples of previous discussions have included:

• First steps into Shabbat
• Basic Jewish beliefs
• Succot: so which way up does the etrog go?
• Beginners Hebrew Holy time – the Jewish calendar
• Jewish Social Responsibility, Tzedakah, Gemilut Hasadim
• Daily life, every day prayer, finding your way round the siddur

If you would like more information please contact our enquiries team on 07525 785 200 or adult-education@ojc-online.org.
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