Adult Education Classes 2026

Weekly Parsha Class

Every Thursday at 8:30am (outside of holidays)

Thursdays at 8:30am

Weekly Parents Parsha Class

In-person class for SAA & STARS Parents led by Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold

Upper Traub

Thursdays at 8:15am

Torah at the Table

Torah at the Table is facilitated by lay leaders and runs every Saturday morning from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Held in the library on the third floor and online.

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Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:30am

Holy Loopholes Adaptation and Integrity in Jewish Law with Prof. Marc Michael Epstein

This engaging series explores some of the most debated practices in Jewish law such as the eruv, selling chametz, heter iska, and Prozbul beginning with the provocative question of whether these are genuine expressions of halachic commitment or clever legal workarounds. With nuance and intellectual rigor, the sessions examine how rabbinic thinkers addressed real human needs while remaining rooted in the framework of halacha. Ultimately, the series reveals that what may seem like loopholes often reflect deep responsibility, creativity, and moral reasoning within Jewish legal tradition.

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Sundays June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 | 12:30-1:30 PM PDT

Exile: The Secret of Jewish Survival with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller

Is exile Judaism’s greatest challenge — or one of its greatest strengths? In this thought-provoking three-part series, we explore how exile shaped Jewish survival, creativity, and spiritual resilience, transforming Judaism from a land-centered tradition into a portable civilization of text, time, and learning. Drawing on Biblical, Rabbinic, Hasidic, and modern thinkers, the series reframes exile not as a temporary tragedy, but as a defining force in Jewish history and consciousness

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Tuesdays June 2, 9 & 16, 2026 **MEMBER’S ONLY SERIES

Jews & the News: Media, Israel & the Jewish Community, Rabbi Elie Spitz in Conversation with Ari Goldman

At a time of growing mistrust in media and rapid technological change, veteran New York Times religion correspondent Ari L. Goldman reflects on the challenges of practicing honest journalism in reporting on religion, Israel, and the Jewish community. In conversation with Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz, Goldman explores questions of credibility, bias, moral responsibility, and how journalists can build trust in an increasingly polarized world. This timely discussion offers a thoughtful look at the intersection of media, faith, and public life.

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Tuesday June 23, 2026 | 10:00-11:00AM PDT

Beyond the Uniform, The Untold Stories of Jewish Women in Wartime with Dr Tamar Ketko

Join Dr. Tamar Ketko for a compelling exploration of the often-overlooked experiences of Jewish women during World War II. Through personal stories and rich documentary, visual, and archival sources, the program examines the roles women played in armies, resistance movements, and underground networks across multiple wartime fronts. The discussion also highlights the complex experiences of volunteers from the Jewish Yishuv who served in the British Army, offering powerful insights into courage, identity, and moral choice in times of crisis.

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Tuesday June 30, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 AM PDT

Last Learning with Rabbi David Wolpe

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June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM