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Adult Education at Temple Sholom

Our congregation values Torah and comprehensive Jewish learning, and we offer a robust catalog of adult education opportunities throughout the week in the spirit of lifelong learning. Taught by our clergy and community members, available topics include Hebrew, Talmud, modern and ancient Jewish history, Jewish text, short stories, spirituality and more. Register for Adult Education Classes on our calendar pages!

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Upcoming Adult Education Events

MondayMon, 11 DecDecember, 2023

Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Dec 11th 6:45p to 8:45p Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism.

TuesdayTue, 12 DecDecember, 2023

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Dec 12th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 13 DecDecember, 2023

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Dec 13th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism.

WednesdayWed, 13 DecDecember, 2023

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Dec 13th 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

WednesdayWed, 13 DecDecember, 2023

Living Reform Judaism with Rabbi Gellman

Wednesday, Dec 13th 7:30p to 8:30pWhat does it mean to live Reform Judaism? We will explore this question along with delving into history and practices of Reform Judaism. NOTE: Contrary to what was written in the D'var there is no class on Nov 6th in order to accommodate the Repair the World Film Screening

SundaySun, 17 DecDecember, 2023

Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Dec 17th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

MondayMon, 18 DecDecember, 2023

Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Dec 18th 6:45p to 8:45p Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism.

TuesdayTue, 19 DecDecember, 2023

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Dec 19th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 20 DecDecember, 2023

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Dec 20th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism.

WednesdayWed, 20 DecDecember, 2023

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Dec 20th 6:30p to 8:00pCurrently, the class is engaged in discussing the play, Richard III. On December 28 the class will start discussing The Taming of the Shrew. Class discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

WednesdayWed, 20 DecDecember, 2023

Living Reform Judaism with Rabbi Gellman

Wednesday, Dec 20th 7:30p to 8:30pWhat does it mean to live Reform Judaism? We will explore this question along with delving into history and practices of Reform Judaism. NOTE: Contrary to what was written in the D'var there is no class on Nov 6th in order to accommodate the Repair the World Film Screening

TuesdayTue, 2 JanJanuary, 2024

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jan 2nd 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

MondayMon, 8 JanJanuary, 2024

Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Jan 8th 6:45p to 8:45p Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Discover what could be meaningful to you in liberal Judaism.

TuesdayTue, 9 JanJanuary, 2024

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jan 9th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

SundaySun, 14 JanJanuary, 2024

Prayer and Liturgy 101 with Cantor Ben-David

Sunday, Jan 14th 9:30a to 10:30aDeepen your understanding of the main Jewish prayers and sacred music within our Shabbat services and Jewish liturgy. Cantor BenDavid will discuss (and help us better understand) the worship, prayer comprehension, and choreography that guides us when we pray.

In addition to a variety of Sunday class options featuring our clergy and guest speaker series, we also offer:

Monday evening Introduction to Judaism and A Taste of Judaism classes
Monday evening bi-monthly film screenings & discussion
Tuesday morning weekly Talmud study with our rabbis
Wednesday morning weekly discussion group with our clergy/education team
Wednesday evening parallel classes for parents during Midweek Hebrew
Friday evening Shabbat guest speakers
Shabbat morning Torah study minyan with clergy
Sunday morning parallel classes for parents during Religious School

Last year’s class topics included the following series:

Hartman Hot Topics with Rabbi Conover - Fall & Spring Sundays, 9:30-10:30 AM
Prayer & Liturgy 101 with Cantor Ben-David - Winter Sundays, 11 AM - 12 PM
Eating Jewishly with Rabbi Gellman - Winter Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Israel 101 with Rabbi Singer - Seasonal Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick - Sundays, 2-3 PM
Shakespeare Discussion with Mitchell Brown - Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM
Intro to Biblical Hebrew with Mitchell Brown - Sundays, 10:30-11:30 AM

Questions? Contact Rabbi Gellman at rabbigellman@sholomchicago.org.

Mon, December 11 2023 28 Kislev 5784

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