Rabbi Emeritus Fishman’s Classes

Rabbi Fishman offers a variety of classes from studying ancient texts to exploring contemporary Jewish and ethical topics. All sessions are open and new students are welcome. 

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

Biblical Hebrew 
Wednesdays at 1:30 PM
Grammar of the Biblical Narrative
Learning to translate passages from the Bible.

Enhancing Biblical Literacy
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
We will study classic passages from the Bible that impact who we are as Jews in 5781 and beyond. We will be guided by the passages identified by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin. Please bring a Tanakh.

Talmud - Tractate Megillah
Sundays at 8:00 AM
Each Sunday we meet to investigate the thinking of the Rabbis of the Mishnah and Talmud (200 BCE-500 CE). This year we are exploring Tractate Megillah. We use the Hebrew text of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz and discuss the material in English. New students are welcome.

Issues in Jewish Political Tradition
Alternating Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
We are studying The Jewish Political Tradition, Volume 2 edited by Michael Walzer. Please check calendar for schedules.

Tuesdays with Lyle
Tuesdays at 1:15 PM                                                                                                   Discussions on various topics and texts.  The class is discussing A Heart of Many Rooms by David Hartman.