“Say not, when I have leisure I will study; for you may never have leisure”
- Pirkei Avot 2:4

Make this the year to find time for adult learning in your life! We have a very exciting Adult Learning Program for you to choose from.

Please click on a link below for current class listings 

Adult Learning Class Catalog

Upcoming Adult Learning Classes 

Finding God
Explore multifaceted theologies of Judaism, the meaning of God and how God can be found in our daily lives.
Instructor: Rabbi Kinberg
Dates: Tuesdays, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Free

Union for Reform Judaism - Pacific Northwest Council
Introduction to Judaism
Summer 2008 Semester

This class is designed for adult learners interested in
exploring a Jewish life as interfaith couples, non-Jews considering conversion or those interested in an
adult-level basic Judaism class.

Instructors:
Rabbi James Mirel
Rabbi Jody Cook

Tuesdays, June 17 - September 23, 2008 (16 sessions)
7:00 pm—9:00 pm
Held at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue

Tuition is $250 per person or couple if you are a member of a Union for Reform Judaism congregation and $300 per person or couple for those who are not members of a Union for Reform Judaism congregation

Pre-registration Required

For information call the URJ office
at (206) 374-9393
or email pnw@urj.org


Ongoing Adult Learning Classes

Lay Led Torah Study
Informal and energetic discussion about the weekly Torah portion.
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: Free

Introduction to Mishna
The Mishna is the first written recording of the Oral Torah, and together with Rabbinica commentary makes up the Talmud.
Instructor: Ruz Gulko
Date: Saturdays, 10/13 - 5/18
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $10/class

Aleph Hebrew
Learn to "decode" all the letters and vowels accurately and fluently. Using prayer book vocabulary, this class will facilitate your participation in our worship services.
Instructor: Aleen Yamasaki
Dates: Sundays, 1/6 - 5/18
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $75 (includes cost of book)

Bet Hebrew
If you have taken an Aleph class or are already familiar with the aleph-bet and want to venture into the world of vocabulary, reading and translation, this class is for you.
Instructor: Donna Blankinship
Dates: Sundays, 1/6 - 5/18
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $75 (includes cost of book)

Gimmel Hebrew
Instructor: Donna Blankinship
Dates: Sundays, 1/6 - 5/18
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $75 (includes cost of book)

Biblical Hebrew
Advanced Hebrew for those who can read Hebrew and are interested in learning to do their own translations of Biblical passages.
Instructor: Molly Plotnik
Dates: Thursdays, 1/10 - 5/15
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: $60 + book fee

Intro to Judaism
This course is perfect for people who would like to explore the basiscs of Judaism in a thoughtful and supportive environment. We will spend 7 weeks learning about life cycle, theology, ethics, culture and the cycle of the year.
Instructor: Rabbi James Mirel
Dates: Sundays, 2/24 - 4/27
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $100

To see all of our Adult Learning classes, check out our Adult Learning Catalog.