Adult Programs

Through a variety of educational pursuits, our members grow in soul and spirit through the sacred process of study and reflection on topics both modern and ancient.

From Yiddish film and klezmer to Indian delicacies of Cochin, India, and intricate papercutting, our members - and guests from the larger community - enjoy an array of cultural events limited only by our imaginations. Events take place at our synagogue, in parks and in public spaces, often in partnership with other venues and organizations.  Artists, performers, speakers and teachers come to us from across the globe or across the street, and often from within our esteemed membership.

A sampling of recent events:

Thruline of Distrust & Broken Conceptions: Contextualizing the Fraying Edges of Israeli Society: Gabe Axler and Ravit Greenberg examine the multifaceted crises in Israel prior to October 7th, 2023. Together, they outlined the political instability marked by frequent elections and a deep mistrust in government under Netanyahu's leadership.

Baking with Chef Nadav: Chef Nadav and his wife Bru gave a step-by-step demonstration of how to make perfect hamentaschen. Recipes for dough and fillings were included!

History of Yiddish Film: Our own Rick Winston and Yiddish culture expert Henry Sapoznik gave a lecture on the inception and rise of Yiddish film overseas and in America. Snippets of films were shown during the presentation. A Q&A followed.

Earth to Earth: Vermont Forest Cemetery owner Michelle Hogle along with her father and board members hosted a screening of their documentary "Earth to Earth", detailing the eco- and wallet-friendly method of being buried. She and her team gave a Q&A regarding the details of a green burial post-film.

Check our calendar for current events.