Adult Engagement Fall Classes

5:15 pm
Want to begin your Hebrew learning journey? Start here!

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.

7:00 pm
Go beyond the headlines and take a deep dive into the most pressing issues happening in Israel right now.

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.

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.

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.

6:30 pm
Our adult bnei mitzvah program is a year-long journey for those who have not experienced a bar or bat mitzvah, would like to affirm and strengthen their commitment to Jewish growth, and increase their learning as adults 

6:30 pm
Jewish, Jew-ish, or Jew-curious? The Pathways course provides fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and clarifying insights into Jewish culture.

9:15 am
Study the foundation of Jewish life and practice in this transformative program, where you will learn from our clergy and build community with your Melton cohort.

8:00 am
Join Rabbi Cosgrove for stimulating study and discussion to start your day from wherever you are! 

12:00pm
Learn about and discuss contemporary issues and current events in Jewish life with the help of books, articles, essays, and guest speakers.   

9:30 am
Engage in an interactive study of several midrashim (rabbinic interpretations of the Torah) in English over the course of the year.

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.

9:00 am
Study the week’s Torah portion and discover a new angle to our annual parashah cycle. 

7:00 pm
This art workshop uses Judaic sources and Jewish artists as inspiration for launching creative expression. PAS members only.

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.   

7:00 pm
Want to practice your conversational Hebrew with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment?

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?