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“Who is wise? The person who learns from everyone.” (Psalm 119:99)

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!

Quick Links

Register for Intro to Judaism Classes for 5785 Spring Cohort (Feb 3, 2025)
- Registration is Closed! Next class will begin in Nov. 2025
Wednesday Morning Study Group Schedule for 2024-2025
Register for URJ Online Introduction to Hebrew

Upcoming Adult Education Events

MondayMon, 9 JunJune, 2025

Beyond the Evening: Exploring Robert Putnam’s Vision of Building Community

Monday, Jun 9th 6:45p to 8:45pDr. Robert Putnam’s recent visit to Temple Sholom inspired our community to think deeply about rebuilding social bonds in a polarized world. Join us for a follow-up gathering as we reflect on his message, discuss next steps, and explore new ways to strengthen connection and civic engagement within our congregation.

TuesdayTue, 10 JunJune, 2025

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jun 10th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 11 JunJune, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jun 11th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

TuesdayTue, 17 JunJune, 2025

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jun 17th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 18 JunJune, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jun 18th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

TuesdayTue, 24 JunJune, 2025

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jun 24th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 25 JunJune, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jun 25th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

TuesdayTue, 1 JulJuly, 2025

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jul 1st 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 2 JulJuly, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jul 2nd 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

TuesdayTue, 8 JulJuly, 2025

Talmud Study

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

WednesdayWed, 9 JulJuly, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jul 9th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

TuesdayTue, 15 JulJuly, 2025

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jul 15th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 16 JulJuly, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jul 16th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

TuesdayTue, 22 JulJuly, 2025

Talmud Study

Tuesday, Jul 22nd 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

WednesdayWed, 23 JulJuly, 2025

Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Jul 23rd 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

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 Shakespere discussion
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
Sunday afternoon short stories discussion

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, June 9 2025 13 Sivan 5785

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Chicago, IL 60657
773-525-4707
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