Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning

2019 – 2020 Schedule

Our Lifelong learning program is a fantastic way to continue learning about our tradition, our holidays, our holy texts and ideas even if you no longer are the age of a Religious School Student. Stay tuned to this page throughout the year for more information about additional courses.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Join Rabbi Orrin for a Brand New Adult Education Course! Loving the Layers of Liturgy How to Create Personalized Meaning From Our Prayers Come and explore the hidden sources that are behind all of the prayers that exist in Judaism. We'll learn their stories, study "the soul behind the words" of our prayers, and revitalize our understanding of our liturgy. Everyone is welcome! No knowledge of Hebrew or Judaism is required! Every Week, beginning May 7th at 10AM ...

“Davka, Decaf & Dibbur” series with Rabbi Krublit 

Join Rabbi Orrin Krublit at Panera for this monthly chance to sit down over coffee and discuss important Jewish topics and learn from each other outside of SOJC.  If you have a particular topic you’re interested in learning about, please let Rabbi Krublit know at rabbi@sojc.org. Meet Rabbi Krublit and others at Panera on Sand Lake Road on the third Tuesday of  each month at 9:15am. Upcoming dates: September 17th, November 19th, December 17th.

Join Cantor Doug Ramsay For Adult B’Nei Mitzvah Tutoring

If never had the opportunity at the age of 13 to demonstrate your readiness to accept the Commandments as your own, you do now.

Learn the skills to be comfortable on the Bima as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah (Son or Daughter of the Commandments): Lead the congregation in prayer, chant from the Tanach (Hebrew Bible), and teach Torah. Follow Cantor Ramsay as he guides the way to a fulfilling learning experience culminating in a Bar or Bat Mitzvah date of your choosing. No prior Hebrew required, but there is homework involved!

Judaism: 101 With Rabbi Krublit

Beginning September 4th at 7:30pm, join us for our Judaism 101 class, meant to provide an amazing place to learn about the basics of Judaism, whether you just want a refresher or you’re interested in converting! The first half hour of this class will be an adult Hebrew class, facilitated by Alana Fischer. For more information contact Rabbi Krublit directly by email – rabbi@sojc.org – or by phone – 407-453-4601.

Online Learning from Behrman House

Check out these great online learning tools to improve your Hebrew reading!
Click and Read Free Hebrew
Click and Pray Free Hebrew

If there is a subject in  Jewish learning that you would  like to study with other adults at SOJC, or if you have a knowledge-base and would feel comfortable leading a study session please let us know via email at rabbi@SOJC.org.