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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!

Upcoming Adult Education Events

SundaySun, 21 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Hartman Hot Topics with Rabbi Conover

Sunday, Apr 21st 9:30a to 10:30pJoin Rabbi Conover, Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, for lively discussions this year on some of the stickiest ethical dilemmas of our time. You'll delve into a curriculum exclusively designed by thought leaders at the institute. This class will engender conversations so topical and compelling, you'll find yourself talking about them long after the class is over.

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SundaySun, 21 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Apr 21st 2:00p to 3:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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TuesdayTue, 23 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Talmud Study

Tuesday, Apr 23rd 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, 24 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, Apr 24th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism.

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WednesdayWed, 24 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, Apr 24th 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.

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SundaySun, 28 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, Apr 28th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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TuesdayTue, 30 AprApril, 2024

 
 
Talmud Study

Tuesday, Apr 30th 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, 1 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, May 1st 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism.

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WednesdayWed, 1 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, May 1st 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.

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SundaySun, 5 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Hartman Hot Topics with Rabbi Conover

Sunday, May 5th 9:30a to 10:30pJoin Rabbi Conover, Senior Rabbinic Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, for lively discussions this year on some of the stickiest ethical dilemmas of our time. You'll delve into a curriculum exclusively designed by thought leaders at the institute. This class will engender conversations so topical and compelling, you'll find yourself talking about them long after the class is over.

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SundaySun, 5 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Adult Ed Short Stories with Cliff Scott-Rudnick

Sunday, May 5th 2:00p to 3:00pJoin Cliff Scott-Rudnick and other adult learners to dive into various short story collections.

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MondayMon, 6 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Introduction to Judaism

Monday, May 6th 6:45p to 8:45p Introduction 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, 7 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Talmud Study

Tuesday, May 7th 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, 8 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Wednesday Morning Study Group

Wednesday, May 8th 10:00a to 11:30aJoin clergy each week for a 90-minute study session exploring Reform Judaism.

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WednesdayWed, 8 MayMay, 2024

 
 
Shakespeare Discussion, with Mitchell Brown

Wednesday, May 8th 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.

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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 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

 

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, April 18 2024 10 Nisan 5784