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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!

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Upcoming Adult Education Events

SundaySun, 4 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Sunday Scholar Series: Rabbi Shoshanah Conover

Sunday, May 4th 9:30a to 10:30aExplore the complexities of modern Jewish life with Rabbi Shoshanah Conover, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom of Chicago. In this engaging class, delve into pressing ethical dilemmas and discover how Jewish texts and traditions can guide us toward a more compassionate and inclusive world. Through lively discussions and experiential learning, deepen your understanding of Jewish values and their relevance in today’s society. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others and transform your perspective on the world around you.

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MondayMon, 5 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Adult Education Monday Night Film

Monday, May 5th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin other adults on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month to watch and discuss popular films!

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MondayMon, 19 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Adult Education Monday Night Film

Monday, May 19th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin other adults on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month to watch and discuss popular films!

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MondayMon, 2 JunJune, 2025

 
 
Adult Education Monday Night Film

Monday, Jun 2nd 7:00p to 9:00pJoin other adults on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month to watch and discuss popular films!

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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.

Wed, April 30 2025 2 Iyar 5785