Ongoing Classes

Rabbis Pamela Wax and David Weiner offer a variety of classes in different formats for adult learners. Programs include one-session workshops on topics of interest, multi-session Torah study on a variety of themes, book discussions, classes in Hebrew and synagogue skills, and long-running classes. 

Classes are offered in a variety of formats - some in-person, some online, and some in hybrid.

Check the Knesset Israel calendar to see what is coming soon.

Some classes require advance registration.

Here is a sampling of some recent offerings.

Torah, Rashi & More

A slow journey through passages of the Torah, accompanied by the medieval commentator, Rashi. Using the new Koren Mikraot Hadorot edition, a diverse group of students reads verse by verse, sometimes even word by word, and looks for insight. Drop-ins welcome. Meets most Friday mornings, 9-10 a.m. at KI. (but check the calendar to be sure)

In the Beginning - The Book of Genesis

Rabbi Wax will curate traditional, Mussar, Hasidic, and contemporary feminist commentary, as well as midrash, art, cartoons, and poetry to bring the rich stories of Genesis to life in new and meaningful ways.

Wise Aging - Part I

As we age, we may wish to re-assess our core values and priorities and honor the transitions we are experiencing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through text study, discussion, and experiential exercises, we’ll explore our life’s purpose and passions, discern next steps for work and personal life, and identify the many possibilities that this stage of life may offer.

Recognizing the Good - Exploring Gratitude

A pre-Thanksgiving exploration of the Jewish approach to gratitude - in text and practice with Rabbi Pamela Wax

Intro to Torah:The Book of Revolutions

Facilitated by Rabbi Weiner, this course explores 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 are presented in English.

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 - Over Time

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