Introduction
Kehilla offers adult classes, learning events and other study opportunities, reflecting the interests and goals identified by congregants. If you have an interest in learning in a particular area, or would like to volunteer to help make these opportunities possible, we welcome your email to adulted@kehillasynagogue.org. Please scroll down for current offerings.
Online Hebrew/Biblical Text Resources
Classes
Beginning Hebrew: Decode the Alef-Bet
Taught by: Bracha Stone
Sundays, from 7:20-8:45pm from October 4 through November 22 (via Zoom)
Join Bracha Stone for a series designed for those who desire to get friendly and familiar with this precious language.If you have absolutely NO knowledge of Hebrew, this is the right place for you. Classes will be held via Zoom on these dates: Oct., 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 (Nov. 15 and Nov. 18 only if needed in case of earlier cancellation; there will be 6 sessions TOTAL. (Class full; if you would like to be notified for the next class series, email sjgrodin@comcast.net) Learn More
Torah From the Beginning: The Book of Genesis
Taught by: Rebecca Kaplan, with occasional guest teachers
Monday Afternoons, from 1:30-2:30pm from October 12 through December 28 (via Zoom)
Join Rebecca Kaplan for a series an opportunity to study the Torah as it unfolds week by week for 12 weeks; each class covers the same parasha that will be read/discussed at that week’s Shabbat service. For adults of all backgrounds and all levels of Torah/Bible experience. (Taught primarily in English, with insights from the Hebrew wording and other languages and interpretations). Learn More
Essentials of Judaism
Taught by: Rabbi Dev Noily
Second Tuesdays Monthly from 7-9pm (via Zoom)
Join Rabbi Dev for a deep dive into some of the juiciest parts of Jewish practice and life. This monthly class is required for Conversion and Adult B’nei Mitzvah Students and is open to all. Classes will be held via Zoom on these dates: November 10, December 8, 2020, January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13 and May 11, 2021
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Exploring Jewish?
Learning * Reflection * Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah * Conversion *
If you’ve been thinking about giving your interest in Jewish experience more focused attention, Kehilla would like to encourage, and help support your effort. However you define what “Jewish” (or “Kehillian”) experience means to you, there are opportunities to explore and enrich that part of your life. You may have a desire to study toward a bar/bat mitzvah ceremony, or a conversion, or just to give yourself the gift of deeper personal exploration.
We’re offering a variety of experiences: classes (Hebrew included), groups, partnered study (chevruta), solo study, personal reflection and exploration of mitzvot and the spiritual underpinnings of social action. Some participants will identify a concrete goal; others will just see what develops.
If this intrigues you, please respond (“I’m curious” is a sufficient response, more is welcome) to experience@kehillasynagogue.org . No commitment now—let’s talk!
