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Adult Engagement Spring Classes
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 Feb 4
Introductory Hebrew II
87th Street
Michal Nachmany
For students who can already read Hebrew at a basic level
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Wed / 10 Sessions / Begins Feb 4
American Democracy and Judaism: The Great Experiment
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Charles Savenor
Explore how significant texts about American democracy relate to the Jewish tradition.
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Wed / 10 Sessions / Begins Feb 4
King David in History and Legend
87th Street and Online
Dr. Ed Silver
Study biblical texts to learn what these stories meant to the first Israelites.
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Wed / 6 Sessions / Begins Feb 4
Hebrew Poetry as a Guide Through Challenging Times
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Wendy Zierler, PhD
How Hebrew poetry and Israeli culture can serve as a resource in times of grief
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Wed / Begins Feb 25 / 18 sessions
Pathways: Introduction to Judaism
87th Street
Rabbis Zuckerman, Koffman, and Pink
For those seeking fundamental knowledge about Jewish culture
Thursday Classes
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Thu / 6 Sessions / Begins Feb 5
A History of Hatred
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Zuckerman
Learn about the historical processes that gave rise to today’s antisemitism.
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Thu / 8 Sessions / Begins Feb 5
Beyond the Headlines: A Deeper Look at Israeli Current Events
87th Street and Online
Dagan Shimoni
A deep dive into the most pressing issues in Israel
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Thu / 6 Sessions / Begins Feb 5
Sacred Time: The Moments of Our Lives
87th Street
Rabbi Koffman
Explore how Jewish tradition marks time.
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
Explore the stories and characters that form the foundation of our traditions.
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Tue / Weekly / Begins Oct 21
Study with Rabbi Cosgrove
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Cosgrove
Participate in thought-provoking discussion.
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Tue / Weekly / Begins Oct 21
Contemporary Jewish Thought
Online
Rabbi Zuckerman
Learn about current events with Rabbi Zuckerman.
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Wed / Weekly / Begins Oct 22
Seeking Deeper Meaning: The Method of Midrash
Online
Rabbi Zauzmer
Study rabbinic interpretations of the Torah
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Fri / Weekly / Begins Oct 24
Talmud Study
87th Street and Online
Rabbi Pink
Explore the world of the rabbis by studying passages of the Talmud.
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Sat / Weekly / Begins Sep 6
Parashat HaShavua
87th Street and Online
Study the weekly Torah portion.
Monthly Drop In Classes
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Mon / Dates Vary
Inspiration and Expression Through Jewish Art
89th Street
Ellen Alt
Create your own artwork with PAS’ resident artist.
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Mon / Dates Vary
Book Discussion Group
Online
Discuss works of literature in our monthly book group.
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Sat / Nov 15, Jan 17, Mar 28, May 16
Prayer Foundations
87th Street
Rabbi Koffman and Cantor Reisner
A deep dive into the whats, hows, and whys of Jewish prayer