Adult Education - Temple Emanu-El

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Temple Emanu-El encourages lifelong learning and offers a growing number of adult education courses and programs.

2024 – 25 Classes

Classes begin the week of November 12. Check the calendar on the homepage of our website for links to classes and programs.

Translating Torah

Thursdays, 11:00 am

This is an ongoing class. Need to know how to read Hebrew and some Hebrew vocabulary. Cantorial Soloist Sherry Barnes is teaching this class.Please contact her at Cantorialsoloist@tewaterford.org or 860-443-3005.

Trope

Wednesdays, 10 – 11 am

Reviewing Torah Trips. This is an ongoing class. Cantorial Soloist Sherry Barnes is teaching this class. Please contact her at Cantorialsoloist@tewaterford.org or 860-443-3005.

Please note this class requires ability to read Hebrew beyond a beginner’s level. Contact Sherry Barnes to assess your Hebrew level.

Prayerbook Hebrew

This is an ongoing class, and is for those who already know how to read Hebrew and know some Hebrew grammar. Sherry Barnes is teaching this class. Please contact her at Cantorialsoloist@tewaterford.org or 860-443-3005.

Beginning Hebrew

Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

This is a new class, no prerequisite required. Cantorial Soloist Sherry Barnes is teaching this class. Please contact her at Cantorialsoloist@tewaterford.org or 860-443-3005.

Intermediate Hebrew Class

Wednesdays, 11 am – 12 pm

This is an ongoing class, and is for those who already know how to read Hebrew and know some Hebrew vocabulary. Sherry Barnes is teaching this class. Please contact her at Cantorialsoloist@tewaterford.org or 860-443-3005.

Rabbi's Appointments

Something on your mind that you need help thinking through or just need to talk about? Concerned about something going on at the Temple or in the community? Or you’d just like to get to know one another. Rabbi Marc is available nearly every day, except Wednesdays for one-on-one, couples, or family meetings. Contact Rabbi Marc directly or schedule an appointment through Roberta in the Temple office.

HUC-JIR College Commons

The College Commons is free! Learn from the best of progressive Judaism’s scholars on a variety of Jewish topics. Single or multi-session classes on topics ranging from Bible to Zionism to Jews in Showbiz. Explore the course offerings and sign up here.

Torah and Texts

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Rabbi Marc is teaching this class. Please contact him at marcekstrand@gmail.com or 860-443-3005.

Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Marc

Starts Nov. 21, 6:30 PM – 8PM
(3 week class)

Are you wondering if Judaism is for you? Are you in a relationship with a Jewish person? Have you been part of our community for years and want to know more about Judaism? Maybe you’re already thinking about conversion. No matter what the reason for your interest is, join Rabbi Marc to explore Judaism. On Tuesday evenings beginning November 14, Rabbi Marc will host gatherings in the library at Temple Emanu-El from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Rabbi Marc will present the big ideas from Jewish history, thought, religious practices, and peoplehood. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Your curiosity will guide our conversations.

Questions

Questions can be directed to Rabbi Marc at marcekstrand@gmail.com or Sherry Barnes at shirie3860@aol.com. Zoom links will be posted on our Temple Emanu-El calendar, which you can find on the homepage of our website.

Contact Rabbi Marc or Sherry with questions regarding classes (see above). For further questions, contact the Office.

If there is a class that you would like to teach, please contact the Office.

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