Adult Learning
“It is a Tree of Life (Eitz Chayim) to those who hold it fast, and all who cling to it find happiness. Its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace.”– Proverbs 3:17-18
Lifelong Jewish learning is the best way to apply Jewish values. Learning is about the knowledge we gain and how it guides our actions. Studying enables us to think and act in more significant and more profound ways.
Let's Talk Talmud and Real Life
Thursdays, 7:30-9pm October 23-December 4
What might the Talmud have to say about real-world issues that we are facing today? Come and discuss selected texts from the Talmud to discover values and concepts — articulated by rabbis hundreds of years ago — to help us frame conversations about real-world, pressing social issues.
This is a 6 week course taught by our HUC rabbinic intern. Each session will be a stand alone topic. The class will be hybrid for those unable to attend in person and the zoom recordings will be available to those who register for the course for a limited time to enable you to catch up on sessions you miss. For further information and registration, click here
Introduction to Judaism
Sundays 7-9pm on Zoom, November 23 - May 16.
Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz and Rabbi Valerie Cohen will be jointly teaching a new series of Introduction to Judaism, with guest teachers along the way. This course is designed for ANYONE who wants to learn more about the foundations of Jewish practice, history and ideas. Whether you are Jewish and want a refresher, are interested in learning more, or might be interested in conversion to Judaism, this is for you. This is a 16 session course (full schedule to follow). All sessions are recorded so that you can catch up if you miss a week. There will also be two in-person opportunities to connect with the group. Free for CBS and TES members. $180 for non-members. REGISTER HERE
Torah and Tefilah
Every Saturday on Zoom, 8-9:30 am (times vary in certain seasons - see calendar on the Temple website)
Learn about the foundational texts of our tradition through the eyes of history and scholarship, myth and narrative, psychology, and social commentary. Join a vibrant group of long-time members, those new to Judaism, and everyone in between! All study in English.
Contact Rabbi Gurevitz be added to the list, and you will receive the Zoom link.
Spiritual Journey Group - Wrapped in a Holy Flame: Teachings and Tales of the Hasidic Masters
Monthly in-person meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm beginning November 11 IN PERSON ONLY.
Spiritual Journey Group is our monthly gathering to explore the deeper spiritual teachings of Judaism found in Jewish mysticism and other personal spiritual practices from our tradition. This year we are exploring some of the early Hasidic masters and their teachings through the book 'Wrapped in a Holy Flame' by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Please plan on purchasing your own book - this text can be more economically purchased second hand. A full schedule of dates can be found here. Please email Rabbi Gurevitz to be added to the Spiritual Journey Group email list for ongoing reminders of upcoming sessions if not previously registered.
Previous adult learning programs
The playlists on the Congregation B'nai Shalom YouTube channel contain previously hosted adult learning seminars, High Holy Day sermons, and other resources. Subscribe to the channel to receive alerts when new uploads are available.
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Interested in celebrating an Adult Bet Mitzvah? Want to learn how to read Hebrew or brush up on your skills? Do you have any ideas for Jewish cultural learning events or a short series? Drop Rabbi Gurevitz a line and help shape the spring season of adult learning. Back to top.