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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, 8 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Rabbi Conover Parent Class: An Honest Conversation About The Two Aspects Of Israel (People And Nation)

Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 10:30aJoin Rabbi Conover for a thoughtful and honest conversation about the two aspects of Israel (People and Nation) that help you help your kids. Parents with children of all ages are invited.

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SundaySun, 8 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Sunday Scholar Series: "Artists' Responses to Old Testament Figures" with Dr. Carol Salus

Sunday, Feb 8th 9:30a to 10:30aArtists’ Responses to Old Testament Figures invites participants to explore how artists across time have interpreted and reimagined biblical characters through visual art. Led by Dr. Carol Salus, this program examines how painters, sculptors, and modern artists bring new emotional, theological, and cultural dimensions to familiar figures from the Hebrew Bible, offering fresh ways of seeing texts we think we already know.

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SundaySun, 8 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Feb 8th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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MondayMon, 9 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Feb 9th 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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WednesdayWed, 11 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Feb 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.

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WednesdayWed, 11 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Feb 11th 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, 15 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Guest Lecture featuring Rabbanit Dr. Liz Shayne - "Beyond Exceptions: How We Move From Awareness to Inclusion to Community"

Sunday, Feb 15th 10:00a to 11:30aFebruary is Jewish Disabilities and Inclusion Awareness Month. Temple Sholom is proud to co-sponsor a guest lecture with Rabbinit Dr. Liz Shayne with Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel. Rabbinit Dr. Shayne is the current Dean of Academics at Yeshivat Maharat, as well as a teacher of Halakha. She believes that the world needs more Neurodivergent Torah and spaces that allow neurodivergent Jews of all sorts to find themselves within Jewish texts and uplift the texts that speak to us in all our complexity. This event takes place in person at Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel and online via Zoom.

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SundaySun, 15 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Feb 15th 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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TuesdayTue, 17 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Talmud Study

Tuesday, Feb 17th 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, 18 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Feb 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.

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WednesdayWed, 18 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Feb 18th 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, 22 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Sunday Scholars Series: Meet the Artist — David Klamen

Sunday, Feb 22nd 9:30a to 10:30aJoin us for an in-depth conversation with David Klamen focused on his studio practice and creative process. Klamen will offer an introduction and overview of his work, reflecting on how his art engages philosophical and epistemological questions—how we know what we know—through shifts in scale, perception, memory, and form. We also look forward to hearing, if and how, his small-town Jewish upbringing and experiences in Israel have shaped his artistic vision and approach.

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SundaySun, 22 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Adult B'nai Mitzvah 5786 (2026) Cohort

Sunday, Feb 22nd 12:30p to 1:30pTemple Sholom’s Adult B’nai Mitzvah program offers a supportive, cohort-based journey for adults seeking to deepen their Jewish learning and connection to Torah. Guided by our clergy and educators, participants build skills in Biblical Hebrew, Torah chanting, and Jewish practice, and prepare a brief D’var Torah. The experience culminates with being called to the Torah during a Saturday morning minyan, marking this meaningful milestone in community.

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SundaySun, 22 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Feb 22nd 1:00p to 2:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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MondayMon, 23 FebFebruary, 2026

 
 
Introduction to Judaism

Monday, Feb 23rd 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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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.

Sat, February 7 2026 20 Sh'vat 5786