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Adult Education

Adult Education at OT includes classes, lectures, and seminars that enrich the Jewish culture of our adult members. We invite you to check out our ongoing and upcoming classes, and special events below.

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Ongoing Classes | Upcoming Classes  | Previous Classes

Ongoing Classes

OT offers adult programs throughout the year. There is no fee unless specified. New students are welcome to join most continuing classes at any time.

Mishnah Study with Rabbi Kalender, Wednesdays, 9:15-10:15am in-person at OT. Gather each Wednesday morning beginning November 30, 2022, to discuss the first Jewish law code. Join this lively group as we consider this core text for Jewish ethics, ritual, and theology. No prior knowledge necessary, and the English translation is provided. New students are welcome to join at any time throughout the year. In 5783/2022 we will begin studying Pirkei Avot. Email Erin Dreyfuss to be added to the class list.

Torah Study Lunch and Learn, Thursdays, 12:00pm. Join us on Thursdays for a weekly lunch and learn Torah study to supplement your Shabbat observance. Email Erin Dreyfuss to be added to the class list.

Talmud Study with Rabbi Bedo, Fridays, 10:00am in-person at OT. Join Rabbi Bedo to study this rabbinic conversation across the ages. All levels welcome to join at any time throughout the year. We will primarily learn text in English. Email Rabbi Bedo to be added to the class list.

Rosh Chodesh Singing Circle, every Rosh Chodesh after evening minyan. Join Rabbi Bedo after minyan to sing new melodies for each new month. Check the calendar and announcements each month to confirm the singing circle date.

ScholarStream 5783, series August 2022-May 2023 on Zoom. We are excited to sponsor the Conservative Movement's ScholarStream learning opportunities throughout 5783. Scholarstream 5783 features seven series from August 2022 through May 2023. Check out all the fantastic classes throughout the year and register here. To register for free, enter the case-sensitive coupon code OlamTikvah5783 under Event Fees, then click Apply.

Short Story Series, Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm on Zoom. This class meets semi-regularly on Zoom for lively literary discussions without committing to read a novel. See our upcoming dates and register here.

Upcoming Classes

Liturgical Innovations: Can We Change the Siddur? Wednesdays, February 22, March 1 & March 8, 7:30pm. Join Rabbi Bedo to take a closer look at liturgical changes that have happened in the siddur, such as the additions of prayer for a country/secular government, or adding the Imahot to the Amidah. This class will both look at historical examples, as well as consider what are the conditions, circumstances, and rules (halachot) that allow us to shift the liturgy? When, if at all, is it necessary to add or change traditional prayer? Register here.

Book Discussion: To Heal a Fractured World, Sunday, April 30, 6:30pm. Explore the balance of freedom and responsibility in our lives with Rabbi Kalender as we discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks book, To Heal a Fractured World. Register here.

Previous Classes

Click the class titles below to watch some of our past class offerings.

Scholar in Residence 2023: Bex Stern Rosenblatt, February 3-5, 2023
   Download the Scholar in Residence Friday night handout
   Download the Scholar in Residence D'var Torah handout
   Download the Scholar in Residence Shabbat afternoon handout
   Download the Scholar in Residence Sunday brunch handout

Scholar in Residence: Jennifer Billinson, PhD, Sundays, March 27 & April 3, 2022
  Download the presentation from week 1

Israel Speaker: Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, Sunday, March 27, 2022

Women in the Bible with Susan Kristol, Mondays, February 28, March 7, April 4, 2022
  Download the Women in the Bible class resources from week 1
  Download the Women in the Bible class resources from week 2
  Download the Women in the Bible class resources from week 3

European Jews, Jewish Europe with Rabbi Viki Bedo, Wednesdays, January 19-February 9, 2022

On Rockingham Street discussion with David Kuney, Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Judaism in Popular Culture Revisited with Debra Beland Ackerman, Mondays, November 8-22, 2021

Dear Rabbi, I Have a Question with Rabbi Viki Bedo, Wednesdays, October 13-November 3, 2021
  Download the Dear Rabbi class resources from week 1
  Download the Dear Rabbi class resources from week 2

Tikkun Leil Shavuot, Sunday, May 16, 6:30-8:00pm, 2021

Us and Them with Debra Beland Ackerman, Fridays, April 9-23, 2021

Exploring Judaism's Denominational Divide with Rabbi Brett Isserow, Mondays, February 22-March 15, 2021
  Download the Denominational Divide class resources from week 1
  Download the Denominational Divide class resources from week 2
  Download the Denominational Divide class resources from week 3
  Download the Denominational Divide class resources for week 4

Scholar in Residence: Dr. Rachel B. Gross, Sundays, February 21 & 28, 2021

Psalms with Susan Kristol, Fridays, January 22-February 5, 2021
  Click here to download the Psalms class resources

Film Discussion of Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance, Sunday, December 20, 2020

Elijah: The Man, the Myth, the Legend, Fridays, October 16-December 11, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Religious Freedom, Sunday, November 29, 2020

Torah Study, Thursdays at 12:00pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Bedo, Fridays at 10:00am

Contact

Co-Chairs Sharyn Stahl and Ellen Katkin

Wed, May 31 2023 11 Sivan 5783