Adult Jewish Learning
Current & Upcoming
Spirits & Spirits in the Sukkah
Oct 05, 2023 5:30PM—7:00PM
Temple Beth El - Susan T. Goldberg Courtyard
Join Rabbi Braun for an evening of spirited and thoughtful discussion over some delicious beverages in our very own sukkah. L’chaim!
View MoreDeath and Dying in the Jewish Tradition
Oct 12, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102
Cost Suggested tuition $18 / Sponsoring tuition $36 / Subsidized tuition $0
RegisterThis course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…
View MoreFrom the Depths: Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira during the “Years of Wrath”
Oct 15, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM
Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave, Portland ME
RegisterIn 1950, a construction worker on the site of the destroyed Warsaw Ghetto found a container buried in the rubble. Hidden within it were manuscripts in Hebrew characters with a letter asking that if the manuscripts were found they should be sent to the author’s relatives in Jerusalem. These manuscripts were the final works of…
View MoreIsrael Reading Group
Oct 17, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St Portland ME 04102
Cost $0.00
RegisterThis monthly in-person book group will spend the year exploring topics related to contemporary Israeli politics, life and culture. Join Rabbi Andy Bachman for what promises to be a rich and interesting conversation about Israel through the eyes of its most important writers and observers. We will begin by reading Matti Friedman’s Who by Fire: Leonard…
View MoreDeath and Dying in the Jewish Tradition
Oct 19, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102
This course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…
View MoreIntro to Judaism: A Virtual Statewide Class from the Center for Small Town Jewish Life
Oct 19, 2023 7:30PM—8:30PM
Online via Zoom
Cost $180
RegisterDo you want to learn more about Judaism? If so, this class is for you. You could be Jewish and wanting to deepen your knowledge, exploring Judaism, or just curious about Jewish traditions and practices. The series will cover Jewish holidays, Jewish texts, history, prayer, denominations, and more. Each session will include 45 minutes of…
View MoreFrom the Depths: Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira during the “Years of Wrath”
Oct 22, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM
Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave. Portland ME
RegisterIn 1950, a construction worker on the site of the destroyed Warsaw Ghetto found a container buried in the rubble. Hidden within it were manuscripts in Hebrew characters with a letter asking that if the manuscripts were found they should be sent to the author’s relatives in Jerusalem. These manuscripts were the final works of…
View MoreDeath and Dying in the Jewish Tradition
Oct 26, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102
Cost Suggested tuition $18 / Sponsoring tuition $36 / Subsidized tuition $0
RegisterThis course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…
View MoreFrom the Depths: Teachings of Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira during the “Years of Wrath”
Oct 29, 2023 10:30AM—11:30AM
TBE, 400 Deering Ave, Portland ME
RegisterIn 1950, a construction worker on the site of the destroyed Warsaw Ghetto found a container buried in the rubble. Hidden within it were manuscripts in Hebrew characters with a letter asking that if the manuscripts were found they should be sent to the author’s relatives in Jerusalem. These manuscripts were the final works of…
View MoreDeath and Dying in the Jewish Tradition
Nov 02, 2023 7:00PM—8:30PM
Moser Family Library at the JCA of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102
Cost Suggested tuition $18 / Sponsoring tuition $36 / Subsidized tuition $0
This course will explore the rites and rituals surrounding death and dying as well as the general questions and ideas that relate to aging. The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” What does it mean to age wisely, gracefully, and to honestly face the evolving reality…
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