Temple Judea is excited to offer a diverse range of adult education courses designed to deepen your connection to Jewish culture, history, and language. Whether you're interested in exploring your Jewish roots, advancing your Hebrew skills, or engaging in meaningful discussions about leadership and social justice, there's something for everyone. Join us in these enriching learning experiences led by knowledgeable and passionate instructors.
Advanced Hebrew with Guy Nir
Fridays, October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20 | 11AM-12PM
Join Guy Nir, our expert from Jerusalem, as he guides you through advanced Hebrew. Perfect for those aiming to refine their Hebrew for more meaningful connections, prayer, or travel. Click here to register.
This program has been made possible in part by the Goldberg Adult Education Fund.
Friday Night Flicks: Israeli Film and TV
“Fire Dance” Friday, October 25 | 7:30pm-9pm Click here to register
“Treasure” Friday, December 6 | 7:30pm-9pm Registration opens in November
“iMordechai” Friday, February 14 | 7:30pm-9pm Registration opens in January
Join Seth Lewis Levin and resident Israeli tv fanatic, Sallye Zilberstein, for a post-Shabbat service nosh, watch and kibbitz.
This program has been made possible in part by the Goldberg Adult Education Fund.
Jewish Women in Leadership with Rabbi Judith Siegal and Kami Lewis Levin
Sundays, November 3, November 17, December 8 | 10am-12pm
How do empowered Jewish women show up in society? What can we learn from the women in our history? What can we learn from the women in our own families? Join Rabbi Siegal and Dr. Kami Lewis Levin to discuss what female empowerment looks like in the Torah and in society today. Click here to register.
This program has been made possible in part by the Goldberg Adult Education Fund.
Soulful Parenting with Rabbi Fisch
Sundays, February 23, March 2, 9 | 10am-12pm
Embark on genuine and open discussions about parenthood with Rabbi Fisch. Together, let's dive into the journey of cultivating calmness, nurturing curiosity, and embracing spirituality as parents. Drawing inspiration from Jewish tradition and teachings, we'll reflect on our unique parenting experiences. All parents, irrespective of family structure, are warmly welcomed, and we joyfully celebrate the rich diversity of religious backgrounds within our community. Space is limited as this will intentionally be a small intimate group. This program has been made possible in part by the Ray Berman Education Fund.
Registration opens in January.
Scholar Series
Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Seth M. Limmer, DHL
Friday-Sunday, November 1-3
Rabbi Seth M. Limmer, is the Director of Public Affairs for PERIL, the Polarization & Extremism Research and Innovation Lab, an applied research lab at American University that creates public health informed interventions to hate and violent extremism.
This program has been made possible by the Baskin-Gordon Technion Memorial Lecture Endowment Fund.
Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman
Friday-Sunday, April 25-27
Join us as we welcome Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman, a mentor to Rabbi Siegal and a leading scholar in Jewish thought, to celebrate our Rabbi Anniversary Weekend. Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman is professor emeritus at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, where he has shaped generations of rabbis and cantors. Author of 50 books, he is internationally known for his lectures and his spiritual approach to synagogue consultation. In 1994, he co-founded Synagogue 2000, a project envisioning synagogues as moral and spiritual centers for the 21st century. His popular "Open Letters to My Students" can be read on his blog, Life and a Little Liturgy.
This program has been made possible by the Eric B. Meyers Scholar-in-Residence fund.
Ongoing Adult Learning Opportunities at Temple Judea
Shabbat Morning Study
Saturdays, 9:45am-10:45am
After Shabbat minyan, study Torah with your Rabbis and a wonderful adult learning community.
Monday Morning Torah Study
Mondays, 8:15am-9:00am
Begin your week with a thought provoking, engaging study of the Hebrew Bible using ancient and modern commentary. No prior learning necessary.