Adult Ed: Beginning with "Why" with Rabbi April Villareal Mondays, October 27-February 23 | 6:30-7:30pm RSVP Here The “why” in any major project has gained renewed attention in recent years. The mitzvot/commandments, one of Judaism’s central projects, elicit profound Jewish wisdom on the question of “why?” and what it means to live with purpose. In this class, we will explore this wisdom through study and conversation, developing our own wisdom for the moment we are ... Read More

Adult Ed: Learn to Leyn: Chanting Torah for Beginners and Beyond with Rabbi Shanee Michaelson Wednesdays, October 22-January 28 | 7:30-8:30pm RSVP Here Learn to chant Torah—you can do it!  We cover the names and tunes of the cantillation symbols, and then work on a short Torah reading for a future service of your choice. 

Introduction to Talmud Study with Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater Sundays, beginning February 1 | 9:30-10:30am (No Classes Feb 15, Mar 22, Mar 29, and Apr 5) RSVP Here The Talmud stands at the center of Rabbinic Judaism. While often associated with law, it is also a richly layered work containing narrative, interpretation, scientific speculation, and moments of striking strangeness. Over the course of ten weeks, this class will engage a curated selection of classic Talmudic passages. ... Read More