Ongoing Classes

Thursday Morning Class: Intro to Torah:The Book of Revolutions

Facilitated by Rabbi Weiner, this course will explore the emergence of the ideas and texts that became the Torah, with attention to historical context as well as religious development. Participants will be asked to read one chapter at a time of Rabbi Feld's book, but discussions in class will focus on study of primary texts that illustrate and elucidate his arguments. Texts will be presented in English.

The book is appropriately sophisticated, nuanced, and academic. It deserves a slow reading. As always, class sessions will be built around vibrant, exciting, sharp, relevant discussions. Class will meet on many Thursday mornings, 10:45-noon, beginning November 6. It will continue into the winter and probably into the spring as well. All, including members of KI and TAA, are welcome.

• Here is an Amazon link to purchase the book. It is also available from other sources.
• Class meets on most Thursdays, 10:45-noon, during the school year. For up to date scheduling information, please consult the calendar.
• Join class at this link.
• Download source sheets and background reading in advance.
• All are welcome - no charge. To join the email list, click here.

New Friday Morning Class Begins March 21, 2025: Torah, Rashi & More

A weekly study group where adult students join in reading, analysis, and interpretation of Torah using traditional commentaries. Facilitated by Rabbi Weiner, this class is meant for beginners and more experienced students. Advance registration (and book purchase) is helpful, but it’s ok to drop in whenever you’re available to learn.

• Details
• Most Friday mornings, 9-10 a.m. in the KI library

Introduction to Judaism

Join fellow students and dynamic teachers for classes on a wide range of Jewish themes, offered at an introductory level for both Jews and non-Jews. No prerequisites or prior knowledge required. Offered once every 2-3 years - to express interest, please contact the synagogue office.

Rabbi Weiner's Thursday Class

2024-25 - Intro to Torah: The Book of Revolutions (Edward Feld)
2024 - Introduction to Process Theology (Bradley Shavit Artson)
2022-23 Selections from Project Zug (Hadar)
2021-22: Dynamic Judaism (original course by Rabbi Weiner)
2021: Beyond Dispute (Jewish Theological Seminary)
2020: Together and Apart (Shalom Hartman Institute)
2019-20: Arguing as Jews, (original course by Rabbi Weiner)
2018-19: Walking with Justice (American Jewish University)
2017-18: The Ethical Life: Jewish Values in the Age of Choice (Jewish Theological Seminary)
2016-17: The Book of Deuteronomy
2015-16: The Books of Samuel and Kings
Previous Years: The Path of the Just; Maimonides Mishne Torah