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Adult Education

“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, 9 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Rabbi Conover Parent Class: Helping Your Kids Build Jewish Pride And Resilience Through Family Stories

Sunday, Nov 9th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin Rabbi Conover for a thoughtful and timely discussion about helping your kids build Jewish pride and resilience through family stories. Parents with children of all ages are invited.

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SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Sunday Scholar Series: "Courageous Conversations: Confronting Antisemitism"

Sunday, Nov 9th 12:30p to 2:30pThe Temple Sholom Adult Education Program invites you to join us in person as we welcome the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center for an interactive workshop designed for participants from all backgrounds and levels of knowledge on the topic of confronting antisemetism. Through videos, images, and discussions, participants will learn about the diversity of Jewish identities and the variety of forms antisemitism has taken, both historically and contemporary.

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SundaySun, 9 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Nov 9th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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MondayMon, 10 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Nov 10th 6:45p to 8:45pIntroduction 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.

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TuesdayTue, 11 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Talmud Study

Tuesday, Nov 11th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

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WednesdayWed, 12 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Nov 12th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

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WednesdayWed, 12 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Nov 12th 6:30p to 8:00pClass discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

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SundaySun, 16 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Sunday Scholar Series: “Justice on the Block: How Rabbi Tamar Manasseh Turns Organizing into Sacred Work”

Sunday, Nov 16th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin us for a compelling Sunday Scholars Series session with Rabbi Tamar Manasseh, founder of MASK (Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings) and spiritual leader whose activism and rabbinate are deeply rooted in the streets of Chicago. Rabbi Manasseh will share stories from her years of community organizing, explore how faith and action intertwine, and reflect on how her work with MASK has shaped her understanding of what it means to build safety, justice, and belonging.

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SundaySun, 16 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Nov 16th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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MondayMon, 17 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Nov 17th 6:45p to 8:45pIntroduction 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.

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MondayMon, 17 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Adult Education Monday Night Film

Monday, Nov 17th 7:00p to 9:00pJoin other adults on the 3rd Monday of each month to watch and discuss popular films!

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TuesdayTue, 18 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Talmud Study

Tuesday, Nov 18th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover as she leads an hour-long conversation on a section of the Talmud.

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WednesdayWed, 19 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Nov 19th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism, current events, history, prayer, and other topics.

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WednesdayWed, 19 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Nov 19th 6:30p to 8:00pClass discusses Jewish ethics as well as biblical allusions are bound to play a part in any discussion. Newcomers are very welcome.

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SundaySun, 23 NovNovember, 2025

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Nov 23rd 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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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.

Thu, November 6 2025 15 Cheshvan 5786