Adult Education Classes 2026
Weekly Classes
Weekly Parsha Class
Every Thursday at 8:30am (outside of holidays)
Join us as Sinai Temple’s rotating clergy lead an in-depth exploration of the weekly Parsha.
Class is offered exclusively online.
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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
Sinai Speaks
Sinai Speaks is our Adult Education series, featuring book talks, outside speakers, live podcast recordings, and more. Each program offers an opportunity to learn and connect, either in person or online.
Upcoming Programs Include:
Music After October 7th with Jake Gillis on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm, In person
- Why Therapy? with Co-Senior Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Chanel Halimi on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00pm, In person
- Lo Ta’amod, A Jewish Response to Ukraine with Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold and Jesse Corey on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00pm, In person
Other Classes
Shining Light into the Fog of War with Rabbi Elie Spitz in Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi
Join Yossi Klein Halevi in conversation with Rabbi Elie Spitz for a timely discussion on Israel’s evolving identity during a period of crisis, resilience, and regional conflict. Drawing on decades of reporting, writing, and interfaith leadership, Halevi will share personal insights into Israel, rising antisemitism, and the moral and political challenges shaping the future. An acclaimed author and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Halevi’s work has profoundly influenced contemporary conversations about Zionism, Israeli society, and Jewish-Muslim relations.
Thursday May 7, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 AM PDT
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.
Sundays May 10, 17, 24 & 31 and June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 | 12:30-1:30 PM PDT
Voices of Midrash: Tradition, Loss, and Renewal with Tamar Biala
Join Tamar Biala for a three-part series exploring how ancient forms of storytelling are being reshaped to respond to the most urgent realities of our time. Through the lens of contemporary midrash, these sessions bring together scholarship, personal testimony, and creative expression. Guided by Tamar and her guests, we will encounter voices that bridge past and present, revealing how traditional Jewish interpretive tools can help process grief, hold complexity, and search for meaning in moments that defy understanding.
Tuesdays May 12, May 19, May 26, 2026 | 10:00-11:00 AM PDT
The First Writer on Earth with Prof. Richard Eliot Friedman
Richard Elliott Friedman’s newest project is a work of historical fiction centered on a woman he believes authored one of the Bible’s longest texts during the time of King Solomon, nearly three thousand years ago. The story imagines how this pioneering writer—who may have produced one of the earliest long prose works in history—came to shape biblical literature centuries before classical historians and novelists. While fictional in form, the work aims to illuminate the historical world of the Bible with the same depth and insight as Friedman’s scholarly research.
Thursday May 21, 2026 | 10:00-11:00AM PDT
The Arch of Titus From Jerusalem to Rome and Back with Prof. Steven Fine
Join us for a fascinating exploration of the Arch of Titus, tracing its meaning from the Roman destruction of Jerusalem to its powerful symbolism in modern Jewish life. Guided by Steven Fine, the program examines how this ancient monument shaped Jewish memory, medieval imagination, and contemporary identity. Through this journey, participants will discover how a single artifact can carry centuries of political, religious, and emotional significance.
Thursday May 28, 2026 | 12:30-1:30 PM PDT
Spring Classes
Learning with Rabbi David Wolpe
These six classes will trace the wisdom, texts, and teachings that have guided Jewish life, from ancient foundations to medieval depth and modern relevance.
March 24, April 30, May 14, and June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Foundations: Tallit Making Class with Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold
Create your own meaningful tallit in this hands-on workshop. Guided by Rabbi Gavriella Kornsgold, participants will learn about the significance on the religious item while crafting their own personal tallit to wear in prayer and on special occasions. No prior experience is needed.
$36 for Members | $54 for Nonmembers
Tuesdays, May 5th and 12th | 6:30 PM
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