Adult Education

“Lifelong learning is a fundamental Jewish value. Indeed, we are obligated to study and to learn until we breathe our last breaths, says 12th century sage Maimonides in his code of Jewish law, Mishnah Torah. We are never too old to learn." - Rabbi Dara Lithwick

HAMAKOM’s Vision for Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning serves as a transformative experience, enhancing how we understand ourselves and deepening our relationships with Jewish life, the community, and the world. Adults are the parents and grandparents in our communities, as well as the donors, the agency leaders, the creators and the entrepreneurs. They are the primary role models for our children and young people. So imagine how the world might change if more adults engaged in lifelong Jewish learning and found personal meaning in Torah! HAMAKOM strives to make this possible by offering adult education opportunities that are inspiring, uplifting, challenging and accessible to adult learners in all stages of life.

The Adult Education Programming Process

Each year, HAMAKOM’s Adult Education Committee prepares a list of recommended courses, series and events to be offered to HAMAKOM’s community of adult learners. This list, typically a diverse array of classes taught by Clergy and lay people, courses and events featuring topics of interest to our adult community, and suggestions for courses and events from the HAMAKOM membership, is reviewed, finalized and calendared with HAMAKOM’s Programming Committee. The season’s Adult Education programs are then announced and advertised to HAMAKOM’s membership.

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IS THERE AN ADULT EDUCATION TOPIC THAT HAMAKOM SHOULD COVER?

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Ongoing Educational Programs

Torah for Today (Zoom and Livestream only)

Led by Rabbi Richard Camras and Rabbi Stewart Vogel

Thursdays from 12:00 -1:00 pm (except holidays)
Each week Rabbi Camras or Rabbi Vogel will explore the relevance of the weekly Torah portion. Classes contain a mixture of text study (English) and important lessons learned from the Torah. Each week is a lesson unto itself, and all levels of students are welcome, from those who have previously studied Torah to those who never have.

Participate on Zoom or watch on live stream

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89822481741?pwd=l8h6AaJiCU2gRVylPC8k21xcQf67Ek.1

Meeting ID: 898 2248 1741

Passcode: shalom

Click here to download the Source Sheet

To view previous Torah for Today classes, click on our YouTube Torah for Today Channel

Talmud Circle (Zoom only)

Led by Rabbi David Mendelson

Fridays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Rabbi David Mendelson explores the teachings and lessons entrenched in the Talmud. Classes dive deep into the text and important lessons learned from the Talmud. Classes are open to all in the community and first-timers are highly encouraged to attend.

Click here to access the Talmud Circle ZOOM (meeting ID: 822 1608 6799 | passcode: shalom)

Click here to download the Source Sheet