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
Classes Starting Soon
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 ...
Current Classes Meeting this Week:
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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