Adult Education - Learning Opportunities

Weekly Classes:

MELTON LEARNING FOR WONDERING ADULTS with Rabbi Zimmerman

Tuesdays...7:00pm- 8:30pm via Zoom

This class will be ending soon for Summer Break.  Watch for details of the new Melton Class starting in the Fall after the High Holidays. 

Thursdays – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Presently, this class is being zoomed on line - 

PARASHAT HASHAVUA (weekly Torah portion) CLASS with Rabbi Zimmerman.

Grab a cup of coffee and snack and join Rabbi Mark and friends online for a lively weekly study session on the weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua). Zoom link on the Beth Shalom website.  CLICK HERE

New participants are always welcome, and no previous knowledge required.  Open to the community. Drop in anytime!

Monthly Classes & Discussions:

STARTING Monday, September 11th                                        Second Monday of each month  7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
CHAI MITZVAH

Chai Mitzvah is an adult Jewish engagement initiative, that guides the participants in answering questions through study, spirituality, and social action. This year’s Chai Mitzvah class will be “Embracing the New Moon: Exploring the Significance of Rosh Hodesh.” We will be studying the Hebrew months of the year with emphasis on meaning, spirituality, and education.  We invite you to join us on our journey.  The cost of this class will be $10.00 for printed materials.  Please note that the first class will be in person.  The other classes will be on zoom unless notified.  

 If you are interested in joining our class, please contact Marsha Fish at marshakfish@gmail.com.  

KIDDUSH U

Saturdays around noon  - Upcoming Dates and Topics to be advised soon

Join us for Shabbat morning services, then enjoy our fabulous Kiddush lunch and stay for dynamic discussions in Kiddush U, with inspiring guest speakers. Learn about important people and events that made an impact on Jewish history or current issues that are in the news.

Watch the eBlast for upcoming topics and dates. If you would like to lead a discussion contact Rabbi Mark at Rabbi@bethshalom.net

MEN'S CLUB LUNCH & SPEAKER

Sundays 10:00am - 

Come for a delicious Sunday brunch with lox and bagels and stay for  interesting and educational speakers.

Join us at 9:30am for minyan and then a yummy brunch prepared by the Men’s Club, followed by a speaker. Brunch is $8 per person and there is no cost for the speaker.

Watch the eBlast for dates and topics.

Special Adult Education Classes

B'NAI MITZVAH CLASS

Starting after the High Holidays

Did you miss out on the opportunity to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience as a child? Or are you new to Judaism and would like this opportunity?  It is never to late to learn how to lead a service and chant a Torah and/or a Haftorah reading. Join Eileen Cohn, our B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator, and fellow members of our kehillah, as you learn together and celebrate a joint B’nai Mitzvah ceremony. For more information contact Eileen Cohn, eileensc6@gmail.com

ADULT HEBREW COURSE - PART II -

                  Starting Wednesday, September 6, 2023...

                                       weekly via zoom

This course is for adults who know the alef bet and want to improve their reading fluency and understanding of the morning proayer. Fee: $36, includes textbook.  Instructor is Fred Rich.

For more information contact Eric Feld at eric@bethshalom.net

CLICK HERE to register