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Adult Education Winter/Spring 2026

 
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Winter/Spring 2026 Adult Education Classes
Murder in the Beit Midrash
  • Date: Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
  • Time: 7:45 PM-9:00 PM
  • Location: In-Person or Zoom/Hybrid
  • Instructor: Rabbi Jenni Greenspan
  • Fee: $20 members; $40 non-members
Midrash: Learning from the Sages' Outbursts

It might seem surprising, but there are several stories in the Talmud that involve one Sage taking the life of another- and learning something much deeper from it. In this class, we will explore some of these stories, the circumstances that surround the killings, and the aftermath. These legends may not have been historical, but each teaches us something about human emotions, how we impact others, and ways that we can live our lives better. 

 
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This class is in-person and online
Haftarah Trope
  • Date: Mondays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30, April 13, & 20
  • Time: 7:45 PM
  • Location: In-Person Only, No Virtual Option
  • Instructor: Cantor Rebecca Apt
  • Fee: $30 members; $60 non-members
If you are interested in strengthening your Haftarah chanting skills, whether as a refresher since your Bar or Bat Mitzvah or as a first-time chanter, this class is designed for you.

Participants should have proficiency in Hebrew reading and feel comfortable chanting an extended Hebrew text independently.

 
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History and Halakha: How Contact with Ancient Empires Changed How Jews Observe Today
  • Date:  Tuesdays, May 5, 12 & 19
  • Time: 7:45 PM-9:00 PM
  • Place: In-Person or Zoom/Hybrid
  • Instructor: Rabbi Dr. Susan Grossman
  • Fee: $15 members; $30 non-members
Whether scattered across the globe or under foreign rule in their own land, the Jewish People became adept at balancing fidelity to Jewish beliefs, values, and traditions with a willingness to adapt to changing conditions arising from their interactions with kings, conquerors, and neighbors. 

This class will explore the impact of ancient Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman history and culture on Jewish practices still observed today, as memorialized in halakha, Jewish law. 

 
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Prayer Hebrew Level II
  • Date: Thursdays, beginning in March or April (TBD)
  • Time: 7:45 PM-9:00 PM
  • Place: In-Person Only, No Virtual Option
  • Instructor: Jerry Sinay
  • Fee: $45 members; $90 non-members
  • Prerequisite: Prayer Hebrew Level I or ability to read Hebrew
  • Text: will be provided
This course focuses on prayer vocabulary and ritual practice, along with developing an understanding of the meaning of the Saturday morning prayers. Students will learn how to read and comprehend the prayers and will explore many fascinating insights found within the Jewish prayer book. As students engage with the text and uncover these meanings, they often experience a sense of discovery and deeper connection. This course is valuable for Jewish congregants at all levels of Hebrew knowledge.

 
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Conversational Hebrew
  • Date: Tuesdays, January 20, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 10, 17, 24, April 14, 21 (tentative make-up date), 28, May 5 & 12
  • Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
  • Place: Virtual Only
  • Instructor: Ora Fisch
  • Fee: $45 members; $90 non-members
This intermediate level class, with emphasis on conversational Hebrew, vocabulary acquisition, and grammar. The class is led by master teacher and Hebrew language specialist Ora Fisch. This class continues previous classes, but newcomers are welcome. 

 
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A donation of any amount is appreciated!
Sat, February 7 2026 20 Shevat 5786