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Adult Learning

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 ,
    OctOctober  21 , 2025
     
     
    Adult Education: High Holidays
    Tuesday, Oct 21st 7:30p to 8:30p

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  • Tuesday ,
    NovNovember  4 , 2025
     
     
    Adult Education: Passover
    Tuesday, Nov 4th 7:30p to 8:30p
    Passover began as a synthesis of shepherd and farmer spring celebrations, one focused on a lamb sacrifice and the other on old wheat. How the Exodus story became part of the celebration, and when the seder evolved, are a fascinating example of Jewish cultural evolution.

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  • Tuesday ,
    NovNovember  11 , 2025
     
     
    Adult Education: Shavuot & Sukkot
    Tuesday, Nov 11th 7:30p to 8:30p
    The other two major Jewish harvest festivals, one for the summer’s first fruits and the other for the major fall harvest, existed before the “High Holidays.” Later generations connected them with the myth of Torah revelation, but modern times opens up a renewed connection with harvest and plenty.

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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

Sat, October 18 2025 26 Tishrei 5786