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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

TuesdayTue, 6 JunJune, 2023

Daf Shevui: A Weekly Study of a Page of Talmud with Rabbi Conover

Tuesday, Jun 6th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Brachot from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills. No experience necessary. Feel free to join anytime!

WednesdayWed, 7 JunJune, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jun 7th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

WednesdayWed, 7 JunJune, 2023

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Jun 7th 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, 14 JunJune, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jun 14th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

WednesdayWed, 14 JunJune, 2023

Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Jun 14th 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.

TuesdayTue, 20 JunJune, 2023

Daf Shevui: A Weekly Study of a Page of Talmud with Rabbi Conover

Tuesday, Jun 20th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Brachot from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills. No experience necessary. Feel free to join anytime!

WednesdayWed, 21 JunJune, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jun 21st 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

TuesdayTue, 27 JunJune, 2023

Daf Shevui: A Weekly Study of a Page of Talmud with Rabbi Conover

Tuesday, Jun 27th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Brachot from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills. No experience necessary. Feel free to join anytime!

WednesdayWed, 28 JunJune, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jun 28th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

WednesdayWed, 5 JulJuly, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jul 5th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

TuesdayTue, 11 JulJuly, 2023

Daf Shevui: A Weekly Study of a Page of Talmud with Rabbi Conover

Tuesday, Jul 11th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Brachot from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills. No experience necessary. Feel free to join anytime!

WednesdayWed, 12 JulJuly, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jul 12th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

WednesdayWed, 19 JulJuly, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jul 19th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

TuesdayTue, 25 JulJuly, 2023

Daf Shevui: A Weekly Study of a Page of Talmud with Rabbi Conover

Tuesday, Jul 25th 8:30a to 9:30aJoin Rabbi Conover to study a page of Talmud each week in Tractate Brachot from the Babylonian Talmud. Over this year-long course, we will explore the stories and meaning within the pages and sharpen our Talmud skills. No experience necessary. Feel free to join anytime!

WednesdayWed, 26 JulJuly, 2023

Book Discussion with Karen Titus

Wednesday, Jul 26th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin Karen Titus each week for a 90-minute summer book discussion! This summer, we will be reading "Almost Deadly, Almost Good" by Alice Kaltman. This book selection is an exploration of sins and virtues ranging from lust to chastity. Please read the first story before the first session. Each week, the group will read another story.

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

This year’s class topics include 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 Lori@sholomchicago.org or 773-435-1531.

Thu, June 1 2023 12 Sivan 5783

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