Join us for Adult Education at Synagogue Emanu-El. All classes are free and open to the public.
Danish & D'rash
with Rabbi Evan Ravski
Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Come and study some of the highlights of the weeks parsha and the commentary. Rabbi Ravski will bring the Torah, you bring the Danish! Click here to join.
The Talmud Pesachim
The Talmud Pesachim with Rabbi Ravski, Thursdays, at 7:00PM
Join Rabbi Ravski in exploring all that the Talmud has to teach us in a new weekly Talmud class. We will study in English, using the new Steinsaltz translation from Koren publishing. The text will be provided for those who need it. This class is for Talud students of all levels and abilities. Join here.
The Prophets of Ancient Israel
with Dr. Michael Kogan, Monday at 7:30pm
The class is now studying the prophet Ezekiel. Texts are examined from a scholarly point of view, asking when, where and why these immortal texts were written, and engaging in a close reading of the contents. With both Jewish and Christian students enrolled, interpretations of these shared texts are presented from both faiths, encouraging students to come to their own conclusions as to their ultimate meaning.
Click here to register. Click here for the course page.
Chanukah on Chanukah
with Rabbi Ravski, Wednesdays at 7:00pm (Nov 3, 10, 17)
The most publicly visible and celebrated holiday of the Jewish Year is Chanukah, yet the many traditions, foods, songs and rituals are rarely studied beyond our childhood Jewish education.
Together we will explore the real story behind the holiday, how all the rituals and traditions developed to create the Chanukah that we all know and love and the best ways to use our Olive Oil!
Beginning in October and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, the Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer eight series that will bring you face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer.
Scholarstream 5782 features three distinct arcs of learning that stand alone or flow into each other. Cultivating Our Relationships (series 1 & 2), Defining Our Sacred Spaces (series 3, 4, and 5), and Renewing Our Resilience (series 6, 7, and 8) will offer an exploration of who we are, where we are in relation to others, and how we move forward in this complicated world. Below are the first two offerings. Click here to register and extend your Jewish learning.
Series #1 - Torah Relationships
Wednesdays, October 13, 20, 27 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Series #2: Ethics
Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
To view adult education sessions, please see the synagogue calendar.
Offerings from FJMC (Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs)
"While we, as an organization and nation focus on the issues of Coronavirus, FJMC has launched a number of virtual sessions which cover a wide range of topics. We know that many of us have been asked to work from home, have additional time to fill and this is a great time to learn more about something useful and interesting. Here's a link to the schedule."