Adult Education

Please consult the calendar for specific dates and meeting links: Class Schedule. 

Currently Class Offerings Include:

Havrei Moshe Talmud Class-Masechet Shabbat (formerly Tuesday Talmud Class)   Tuesdays at 8:30 PM
This class focuses on the text of the Talmud - what it says and how it says it. Discussions are lively, and range from legal details to the theology of commandments. All questions are fair; no belief is assumed except that study of Torah is worthwhile. Texts are in Hebrew/Aramaic and English. Participants include people who have studied Talmud before and people who have not.

Formerly the Tuesday Talmud class, it was renamed in memory of a long-time dedicated participant, Murray Rottenberg a"h, Moshe Ze'ev. For further information, contact Richard Friedman. 

Jews for Exegesis: Rashbam's Commentary on the Torah Portion
Saturdays, during Kiddush (When Outdoor Services are in Session)
An in-depth and lively exploration of the weekly Torah portion.                           For further information, contact Richard Friedman.

Hazak Class with Rabbi Helfand:Controversial Issues in Halakhah     (Jewish Law)
Thursdays at 11:00 AM                                                                                                              Over the course of the fall and winter, we'll explore how the Jewish legal system originated as we prepare to wrestle with the latest and greatest halachic (Jewish law) issues. A few of the topics we will study include the permissibility of using artificial intelligence (e.g. electric/self-driving cars on Shabbat), the kosher status of genetically engineered meat, Jewish views on computer/internet privacy, medical ethics, and more.