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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.

2023 Adult Education Sessions

2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield and Zoom
All times Central U.S. 
 
Upcoming Adult Education oportunities:
All Events
  • Saturday ,
    MayMay  4 , 2024
     
     
    Adult Learning: Arguing Jewishly: Dispute, Debate, Dialogue – A Day of Learning
    Shabbat, May 4th 8:00a to 11:00a
    As part of its ordination celebration, the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism is hosting a “Day of Learning” at the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit. Visit iishj.org/2024-ordination-conference-registration/ for more information or to register for the Zoom webinar. 8:00am-8:50am Central – Secular Humanistic Torah Study featuring Rabbi Jeffrey Falick (CHJ-Detroit) and Rabbi Sivan Maas (Tmura-IISHJ) on “Achrei Mot” (Leviticus 16:1–18:30). 9:00am-9:50am Central – Arguing Jewishly I: From Kvetch (complaint) to Community featuring Rabbi Adam Chalom, Rabbi Susan Averbach, Rabbi Jodi Kornfeld and Rabbi Denise Handlarski. Over the centuries, Jewish civilization found ways to domesticate disputes, accepting multiple interpretations and diverging opinions. How can this tradition of debate provide models we can use to deal with differences today? 10:00am-10:50am – Arguing Jewishly II: The Power of Words featuring Rabbi Adam Chalom, Rabbi Denise Handlarski, Rabbi Sivan Maas. Today, we argue ever more fiercely over the meaning of words: “free speech” “Zionishm” “justice” “antisemitism” “democracy” are just some of the battlefields. Can our Jewish past teach our present how to constructively disagree? Remember, be sure to register for the Zoom webinar at iishj.org/2024-ordination-conference-registration/

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  • Tuesday ,
    MayMay  7 , 2024
     
     
    Adult Education: The Latest from the Middle East
    Tuesday, May 7th 7:30p to 9:00p

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  • Tuesday ,
    MayMay  21 , 2024
     
     
    Adult Education: How We Vote FEATURING Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega
    Tuesday, May 21st 7:30p to 9:00p

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See these programs from earlier in 2023

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

Sat, April 27 2024 19 Nisan 5784