Adult Learning

Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor “In the beginning,” reads the opening words of Genesis. "Let's start at the very beginning / A very good place to start,” sings Maria to the Von Trapp children. While Jewish tradition teaches that there is no true beginning or end in Torah study, we have to choose [...]

Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor “In the beginning,” reads the opening words of Genesis. "Let's start at the very beginning / A very good place to start,” sings Maria to the Von Trapp children. While Jewish tradition teaches that there is no true beginning or end in Torah study, we have to choose [...]

Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Rabbi Zachary Goodman, Associate Rabbi This two-part class explores the unique dynamics between Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and the American Jewish community during a pivotal era in American history. Uncover the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and his profound impact on the American Jewish community during the Civil War. [...]