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Sex and the Bible is the provocative topic of a new adult education series at Temple Emanu-El, located at 151 McIntosh Road in Sarasota. Classes will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in February, beginning Feb. 4, the Temple has announced. Facilitated by guest instructor Dr. Rachel Dulin, Sex and the Bible will focus on the sex- ual behaviors mentioned in biblical laws and narratives "and explore how these passages advance the Bible's theological and political TEMPLE EMANU-EL TO SPONSOR SEX AND THE BIBLE messages," a news release explains. Texts to be studied include the laws of Leviticus Chapter 18, the story of Adam and Eve, the Song of Songs and the story of Tamar, the release adds. Sex and the Bible is sponsored by Temple Emanu-El's Adult Education Committee. The class is open to the community, with a $36 donation requested for guests. To register or to obtain more information, email beth- anny2@comcast.net. Temple Emanu-El warmly invites members of the community to Intergenerational Shabbat on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. The Temple is located at 151 McIntosh Road in Sarasota. "For millennia, Shabbat has been an oppor- tunity for all generations to come together in celebration and worship; but modern life — with extended families living in differ- ent cities and the difficulty of forging bonds between young children and older adults — presents many obstacles to this tradi- tional observance," a news release points out. Temple Emanu-El's Intergenerational Shabbat encourages every generation to cel- ebrate Shabbat together with a festive meal and lively worship service appropriate for all ages. The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. Shabbat dinner of chicken, potatoes and vegeta- bles, with an option of kid-friendly popcorn chicken for children. Following at 7 p.m. will be Temple Emanu-El's Family Shabbat Service, which will feature prayers led by religious school students, a story and the opportunity for children to ascend the pulpit as the Torah is taken from the Holy Ark and to parade with the scrolls throughout the sanc- tuary, the release continues. All are welcome. The cost for dinner at Intergenerational Shabbat is $15 per adult and $8 per child ages 7 to 13. There is no charge for chil- dren 6 and under. Paid reservations may be mailed to Temple Emanu-El, Attention: Intergenerational Shabbat, 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232. The Family Shabbat Service is free, with no reservations required. Intergenerational Shabbat is sponsored by Temple Emanu-El's Intergenerational Committee. For more information, call 751- 4457. % TEMPLE EMANU-EL PLANS INTERGENERATIONAL SHABBAT Sarasota News Leader January 31, 2014 Page 118