The adult education program at PAS is a place for scholars, seekers, and questioners. Start or continue your Jewish journey with us through deep, inclusive, and diverse course offerings. Find your tribe of fellow learners and discover something new each semester, guided by our dedicated faculty.
We can’t wait to learn with you!
Questions? Please reach out to us at [email protected].
Wednesday Classes
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Wed / 10 Sessions / Begins Oct 22
Introductory Hebrew
87th Street
Michal Nachmany
5:15 pm
Want to begin your Hebrew learning journey? Start here! -
Wed / 10 Sessions / Begins Oct 22
Bible Stories As You've Never Heard Them
87th Street and Online
Dr. Ed Silver
7:00 pm
The stories in the Hebrew Bible are frequently irreverent, and its authors delighted in ambiguity, wordplay, and ambivalence. But the text has often been badly served by its translators, so that these literary undercurrents are lost. -
Wed / 8 Sessions / Begins Oct 22
A Deeper Look at Israeli Current Events
87th Street
Michal Abramoff
7:00 pm
Go beyond the headlines and take a deep dive into the most pressing issues happening in Israel right now.
Thursday Classes
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Thu / 6 Sessions / Begins Oct 23
The Ties That Bind
87th Street
Rabbi Koffman
9:15 am
Relationships can bring both great challenges and deep meaning to our lives. Explore what Judaism has to say about the way we relate to each other. -
Thu / 5 Sessions / Begins Oct 23
Understanding Zionism
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Cosgrove
9:15 am
The remarkable story of Zionism chronicles a people who, having been exiled from their homeland and suffered from prejudice and oppression for 2,000 years, maintained a strong identity, never losing faith with the dream of an eventual return home. -
Thu / 10 Sessions / Begins Oct 23
Timeless Wisdom From the Books of Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Song of Songs
87th Street
Rabbi Charles Savenor
9:15 am
Delve into the mysteries of these ancient megillot of Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, and Song of Songs as they muse over the meaning of life, describe national suffering, and depict the power of love.
Weekly Drop In Classes
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Mon / Weekly / Begins Oct 20
Introduction to Torah: Stories of Our People
Online
Rabbinic Intern Claire Davidson Bruder
9:00 am
From Creation to Canaan and beyond, explore the stories and characters of the Torah that form the foundation of our heritage and traditions. -
Tue / Weekly / Begins Oct 21
Study with Rabbi Cosgrove
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Cosgrove
8:00 am
Join Rabbi Cosgrove for stimulating study and discussion to start your day from wherever you are! -
Tue / Weekly / Begins Oct 21
Contemporary Jewish Thought
Online
Rabbi Zuckerman
12:00pm
Learn about and discuss contemporary issues and current events in Jewish life with the help of books, articles, essays, and guest speakers. -
Wed / Weekly / Begins Oct 22
Seeking Deeper Meaning: The Method of Midrash
Online
Rabbi Zauzmer
9:30 am
Engage in an interactive study of several midrashim (rabbinic interpretations of the Torah) in English over the course of the year. -
Fri / Weekly / Begins Oct 24
Talmud Study
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Pink
8:00 am
Study passages of the Talmud to explore the world of the rabbis and their methodology, agreements, and disagreements. Discover how their thinking shapes us today. -
Sat / Weekly / Begins Sep 6
Parashat HaShavua
87th Street and Online
9:00 am
Study the week’s Torah portion and discover a new angle to our annual parashah cycle.
Monthly Drop In Classes
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Mon / Dates Vary
Inspiration and Expression Through Jewish Art
89th Street
Ellen Alt
7:00 pm
This art workshop uses Judaic sources and Jewish artists as inspiration for launching creative expression. PAS members only. -
Mon / Dates Vary
Book Discussion Group
Online
8:00 pm
Learn about and discuss contemporary issues and current events in Jewish life with the help of books, articles, essays, and guest speakers. -
Thu / Dates Vary
Shulhan Ivrit
Online
7:00 pm
Want to practice your conversational Hebrew with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment? -
Sat / Nov 15, Jan 17, Mar 28, May 16
Prayer Foundations
87th Street
Rabbi Koffman and Cantor Reisner
10:00 am
Do you want to access more spirituality in Jewish prayer? Become more comfortable with Shabbat morning services and their choreography? Understand what the prayers mean?