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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 ,
    MarMarch  10 , 2026
     
     
    Adult Education: Liturgy
    Tuesday, Mar 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
    Ceremonial language differs from literature and philosophy, even though it draws from both. How we express gratitude, hope, or solidarity through shared words helps to define both present community and continuity with tradition.

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  • Tuesday ,
    MarMarch  31 , 2026
     
     
    Adult Education: Modern Literature
    Tuesday, Mar 31st 7:30p to 8:30p
    Jews did not stop writing (or reading) after the Biblical canon was closed. In some ways, today’s authors speak more eloquently to our Jewish condition than our ancient sources. Of course, we also have to decide what IS Jewish literature?

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  • Tuesday ,
    AprApril  7 , 2026
     
     
    Adult Education: Movies
    Tuesday, Apr 7th 7:30p to 8:30p
    Jewish culture continues to be created in all forms, including the movies. Beyond the Jewishness of early Hollywood moguls, cinema has been a fruitful medium to explore and express Jewish issues for over 100 years. What is your favorite Jewish movie?

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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

Tue, March 10 2026 21 Adar 5786