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The Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston is a hub for intellectual discovery, cultural exploration, and personal revelation for the Greater Boston Jewish community. Whether you are learning about Judaism for the first time, embarking on a new stage in your Jewish life, or a life-long learner looking to connect with local scholars, there is something for you. Join through a wide variety of classes, community events, and travel. Everyone is welcome here.

Classes

Learn and connect in small, multi-session classes facilitated by experienced educators and field experts. Open to all, our classes are designed to be accessible at any stage of your Jewish learning. We offer both short-term and ongoing classes, with weekday, evening, and weekend options available.


Classes cover a broad range of topics, based on 6 categories of learning:

  • History
  • Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues
  • Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy
  • Arts and Culture
  • Spirituality
  • Jewish Living

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Passover 101

Date

March 28, 2023

Time

6:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT

Pesach (Passover) is when we gather together at the seder table to tell the Exodus story and celebrate liberation in the face of tyranny.  But what d...

The Music of Jewish Wisdom: Singing and Reading through Art Green's 'Judaism's 10 Best Ideas'

Date

April 7, 2023

Time

1:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT

In 2014, Rabbi Art Green shared "Judaism's 10 Best Ideas" with the world - a short and popular read that highlighted 10 core concepts of Judaism and...

A Taste of Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

April 24, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 08:30 PM EDT

Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives.  A Ta...

Exodus in the Original: Summer 2023

Date

May 3, 2023

Time

1:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT

Want to deepen your Torah learning? Join educator Lara Haft as we study the Book of Exodus in the original Hebrew. In this online, text-based worksho...

Shavuot 101

Date

May 22, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 08:00 PM EDT

Shavuot is one of three major festivals in Judaism, so why does it still feel obscure to so many of us? What is this holiday all about anyway? Do we ...

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The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Date

March 28, 2023

Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...

Passover 101

Date

March 28, 2023

Time

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Pesach (Passover) is when we gather together at the seder table to tell the Exodus story and celebrate liberation in the face of tyranny.  But what d...

Learn to Read Hebrew: Level 1

Date

March 29, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Get started with the aleph-bet! This online, beginner-level class is designed for adults wanting to learn or review the Hebrew alphabet and become c...

The Wisdom of Action: A Study of the Book of Proverbs with Rabbi Elaine Zecher

Date

March 30, 2023

Time

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT

How can we access wisdom? To the ancients, texts revealed, explained, and elucidated how one gains wisdom. We have studied many of these sources, esp...

Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

March 30, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the course...

Preparing for Passover: Poetry for Your Seder

Date

March 30, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Tired of your Maxwell House Haggadah? Looking for new material to impress your family and friends? Join Rabbi Suzie Jacobson online on Thursday, Marc...

Exploring Jewish Philosophy: Martin Buber

Date

March 31, 2023

Time

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Ask the biggest questions about life and Judaism through the lens of Jewish Philosophy. In this popular class series, Rabbi Suzie Jacobson leads us a...

The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Date

April 4, 2023

Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...

The Music of Jewish Wisdom: Singing and Reading through Art Green's 'Judaism's 10 Best Ideas'

Date

April 7, 2023

Time

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

In 2014, Rabbi Art Green shared "Judaism's 10 Best Ideas" with the world - a short and popular read that highlighted 10 core concepts of Judaism and...

The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Date

April 11, 2023

Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...

Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

April 13, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the course...

The Music of Jewish Wisdom: Singing and Reading through Art Green's 'Judaism's 10 Best Ideas'

Date

April 14, 2023

Time

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

In 2014, Rabbi Art Green shared "Judaism's 10 Best Ideas" with the world - a short and popular read that highlighted 10 core concepts of Judaism and...

The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Date

April 18, 2023

Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...

A Taste of Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

April 19, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives.  A Ta...

Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

April 20, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the course...

The Music of Jewish Wisdom: Singing and Reading through Art Green's 'Judaism's 10 Best Ideas'

Date

April 21, 2023

Time

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

In 2014, Rabbi Art Green shared "Judaism's 10 Best Ideas" with the world - a short and popular read that highlighted 10 core concepts of Judaism and...

The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson

Date

April 25, 2023

Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...

A Taste of Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

April 26, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives.  A Ta...

Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2023

Date

April 27, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the course...

The Music of Jewish Wisdom: Singing and Reading through Art Green's 'Judaism's 10 Best Ideas'

Date

April 28, 2023

Time

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

In 2014, Rabbi Art Green shared "Judaism's 10 Best Ideas" with the world - a short and popular read that highlighted 10 core concepts of Judaism and...

Community Events

Gather together to hear from renowned authors, activists, artists, clergy, and more as they share their stories, ask big questions, and guide us to find deeper meaning, understand our shared history, and incubate ideas for a new generation. All community events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming Community Events


Stepping Out 2023

Date

April 1, 2023

Time

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM EDT

Step into the World of Digital Art Temple Israel of Boston's Annual Gala Supporting the Friends Annual Fund Join your Temple Israel friends fo...

Online Seder Experience

Date

April 6, 2023

Time

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM EDT

The Passover Seder is a celebration of resilience, redemption and adaptation! Log on from your seder table and join Rabbi Andrew Oberstein on Thursda...

Second Night Passover Seder: An Immersive Experience

Date

April 6, 2023

Time

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

An Immersive and Delicious Second Night Seder Experience! with Chefs Rachel Michael and Sophia Aiello, from the HBO Series Julia The Passover...

Yom Hashoah Community Gathering and Memorial Service

Date

April 10, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Remembering the Holocaust: Stories from a Survivor Join us for a special evening, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with a Yom HaShoah remembrance service l...

Frauenstimmen: Women's Voices from the Ravensbruck Concentration Camp

Date

April 30, 2023

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

A Musical Cabaret Sunday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. Join us on Sunday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Israel of Boston for a a special eveni...

Travel

Explore new places and build relationships through meaningful travel experiences, both near and far. Our education-focused trips are led by Temple Israel clergy and local experts, providing historical and cultural context as we connect with the broader Jewish world.

Upcoming Trips


Spark: Travel to Israel with TI

Date

April 18, 2023

Time

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM EDT

Temple Israel of Boston is thrilled to be partnering with CJP to join Spark — a Boston Jewish community-wide journey celebrating Israel’s 75th...

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Is your organization interested in partnering on an event?  Do you have an idea for a new class? Are you a new learner, unsure where to start? Email Brigid Goggin at bgoggin@tisrael.org to learn more.