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
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. Gather each Wednesday morning 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. In 5784/2023-24 we will continue studying Pirkei Avot (The Ethics of Our Ancestors), beginning with Chapter 3. Email Rochelle Goldberg to be added to the class list.
Torah Study Lunch and Learn, Thursdays, 12:00pm on Zoom. Explore the weekly parsha together. Email Rochelle Goldberg to be added to the class list.
Talmud Study with Rabbi Sigal, Fridays, 10:00am. Start date TBD this Fall. Join Rabbi Sigal to study this rabbinic conversation across the ages. We will primarily learn text in English. Email Rabbi Sigal to be added to the class list.
Beginning October 15--Conversational Hebrew for Adults with Adi Eilat, Tuesdays when OTRS is in session, 6:45-8pm. Each class we'll dive into modern Hebrew as a living, spoken language. Designed for adults who are able to confidently decode Hebrew, this class welcomes learners of all Hebrew levels who are ready to stretch their language skills in setting where the focus will be on practical conversation and discussion. In order to get a taste of the program, we are offering the first two classes at no charge.
Upcoming Classes
Exploring the Machzor: L'eil Orech Din--God Sits in Judgment, Wednesday, September 18, 7:15pm. Join Rabbi Kalender to consider the prayer and the concept of Rosh Hashana as Yom Hadin, the day of judgment. What does it mean that God knows our secrets, judges us, and guides us with compassion? We’ll discuss this anxious, yet hopeful theology.
Exploring the Machzor: Seder HaAvodah--The Priestly Temple Service, Wednesday, September 25, 7:15pm. Join Rabbi Sigal for an exploration about why we continue to reenact the Yom Kippur Temple Service nearly 2000 years since it last occurred. We’ll look at the prayer of the High Priest and the meaning we find in it, ending the night with song.
The Chol Prayer Service: Weekday Liturgy with Rabbi Sigal, Wednesdays on November 6, 13, and 20, 7:00pm
Today You Are A Man: Becoming a Jewish Adult with Debra Ackerman, Wednesdays on December 4, 11, and 20, 7:00pm
World of Hope Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, December 7
We're planning a new "fun"-draiser for Adult Ed. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America and OT is getting in on the action!
Mark your calendars - the big event will take place on Saturday, December 7 at 6:30pm at The Pickleball Club of Tysons (www.tpc-tysons.com) There will be something for everyone - tournament play, social play, learn-to-play, and even room for spectators.
An official kickoff will take place at the Labor Day picnic on Monday, September 2, where we will have two courts set up. So don't forget to bring your rackets!
Questions, or to volunteer to help - contact Melinda Roth - Melindaroth@cox.net
Tournament registration coming soon!
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
