Adult Education

iEngage: Israel's Milestones and Their Meanings: The Legacy of the Past and the Challenge of the Future

Memory is a central element in defining modern Jewish identity. As we look to Israel’s future, we need to engage anew with our past and explore its meanings and consequences. Through the consideration of major historic moments, this iEngage Project series grapples with the different ideas and values that shape the meaning of modern Israel, Zionism, and Jewish identity today.

This innovative new course explores the pivotal events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. The course engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity, peoplehood, ethics, and theology, as they relate to nationhood, land, sovereignty, Jerusalem, occupation, and moral red lines.

Available both in person and via Zoom.

Tuesday evenings: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 - 6:30-8:00pm

Free for members, $54 for non-members

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You Shall Love - Jewishly

The idea of love is an ongoing theme in thirty-five hundred years of Jewish writing.  Our tradition discusses physical love, marital love, the ethics that love requires, and spiritual love.  A variety of texts, ancient and modern, will enlighten us along with our responsive discussion.  In these times of rampant hatred and self-absorption, it is vital that we understand and live lives of love.  Join Rabbi Paul Citrin for a deep dive into the Jewish value of love.

Available both in person and via Zoom.

Wednesday evenings: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13 - 6:00-7:00pm

Free for members, $54 for non-members

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Beginner Adult Hebrew

Hebrew unlocks the door to Jewish tradition and participation.  If you have always wanted to learn how to navigate the Hebrew language, this beginning class is for you.  Learn to identify the letters in the Alef-Bet, vowels symbols, how to read, and basic prayer vocabulary.

Available both in person and via Zoom.

Wednesday evenings: 6:30-7:00pm

Free for members, $54 for non-members

Click here to email Aron to register