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 Erin Dreyfuss to be added to the class list.
Torah Study Lunch and Learn, Thursdays, 12:00pm on Zoom. Explore the weekly parsha together. Email Erin Dreyfuss to be added to the class list.
Talmud Study with Rabbi Bedo, Fridays, 10:00am. Join Rabbi Bedo to study this rabbinic conversation across the ages. We will primarily learn text in English. Email Rabbi Bedo to be added to the class list.
Upcoming Classes
Yom HaShoah Author Talk with George Eisen, Sunday, May 5, 7:00pm. In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, author George Eisen shares his book, A Summer of Mass Murder, which weaves together the stories of victims, perpetrators and bystanders to explore the fate of Hungarian Jews in 1941. Register here.
Book Discussion with Rabbi Kalender: God in Search of Man by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, Sunday, May 19, 6:30pm. Join a discussion of this classic text in modern Jewish theology. Heschel explores God's search for man - the notion of a Chosen People, an idea which he writes, "signifies not a quality inherent in the people but a relationship between the people and God." Register here.
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
