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Adult Learning

The goal of our adult learning is to help our members (and anyone who participates) be well-rounded people, rooted in Jewish identity while open to the world around us.
 
 

Our adult learning programs explore Jewish and general history, philosophy, comparative religion, current events, literature and science. All adult learning sessions are offered either exclusively online or both in-person and online.

Adult Education Sessions

2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield and Zoom
All times Central U.S. 
 
 
Upcoming Adult Education oportunities:
All Events
  • Tuesday ,
    MayMay  6 , 2025
     
     
    Adult Education: Israel
    Tuesday, May 6th 7:30p to 8:30p
    The founding of the modern state of Israel was the achievement of secular Jews. A place for a new, modern and often secular Hebrew Jewish culture, a refuge from anti-Jewish oppression, and a source of pride for Jews outside of Israel, Israel has in recent years faced particularly thorny challenges. What does it mean to be a Jewish state, and what does that mean for non-Jews who live here? And is there a path to peace?

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  • Wednesday ,
    MayMay  21 , 2025
     
     
    Nobody Wants This: Intermarriage in the 21st Century @North Shore Senior Center in Northfield
    Wednesday, May 21st 10:00a to 11:00a
    The Jewish world and its responses to intermarriage is very different in 2025, and the Netflix series Nobody Wants This has been both criticized for its presentation of Jewish women and celebrated for its realistic portrayal of love across religious and cultural boundaries. Rabbi Adam Chalom explores what this show and its reception demonstrate about Jewish identity and loving partnerships beyond religious boundaries in 2024.

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  • Thursday ,
    MayMay  22 , 2025
     
     
    What is Humanistic Judaism @Lake Forest Place
    Thursday, May 22nd 11:00a to 12:00p

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See these past programs

Introduction to Secular Humanistic Judaism

In past years, Kol Hadash has run a three-year cycle exploring Jewish History, Jewish Culture and the Philosophy of Secular Humanistic Judaism. These classes have all been recorded and are now available on YouTube playlists. Feel free to watch particular topics or the entire series! If you would like a copy of the course packet of introductory essays and recommended readings for one or more of these courses, please contact our administrator, Jeremy Owens.

Introduction to Jewish History

Introduction to Jewish Culture

Philosophy of Secular Humanistic Judaism

Thu, May 1 2025 3 Iyar 5785