Adult Education
Lifelong Learning
personal growth through study and interaction
Learning happens at all ages and at Kol Ami. From Shabbat morning Torah study to weekday classes to Scholar residences, adult learning opportunities abound. Jewish study is all about learning and growing together. Every member of the Kol Ami community has valuable lessons to learn and to teach.
Course content varies class to class. One week might focus on a specific verse or incident, while the next might delve into broader themes. Regardless, these sessions invite our congregants to consider Judaism and the Torah not only through classic commentary, but also with respect to lessons we can each apply to our own lives and worldview.
We invite you to join us for engaging and thoughtful programming. No previous study necessary for most Adult Education classes.
Weekly Torah Study &
Spice Up Your Judaism
Join us for discussion and discovery during our weekly Shabbat morning Torah Study (9:00 am). Then stay for Spice Up Your Judaism (10:15 am), which provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations. These sessions are offered both in person and via Zoom.
Weekday Courses &
First Thursdays
Weekday Courses – Regularly throughout the year, we offer a varied selection of 2- or 3-session series on Jewish topics that are meant to inform, entertain, and challenge you and your perspective.
First Thursdays – These evening programs bring you guest speakers from around the country, to share their expertise on topics of interest. We often also include discussions of films with Jewish themes.
Ongoing Studies via Zoom
Monthly Mussar Moments – Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar, these sessions explore the spiritual practice of Mussar, which teaches us how to cultivate different middot (Jewish values) in our lives.
Talmud Talks – Led by Rabbi Lewis John Eron Ph.D., these Tuesday midday sessions explore Talmudic texts, a fundamental part of our Jewish heritage.
Yiddish Shmooze Group – This shmaltzy group, facilitated by Norman Rednik, is casual conversation and culture conducted mostly in English, with a bisl Yiddish. No prior Yiddish studies required.
