Adult Education

Temple Emanuel encourages everyone in our community to engage in lifelong Jewish learning. Our goal is to help individuals discover and strengthen their connection to Judaism. Throughout the year we offer a wide variety of classes and speakers for adult learners, including:

Taste of Torah 
Join us for weekly Torah study, led by Rabbi Wilfond, where we will explore the weekly torah portion together. Classes meet Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. This class is open to both members and non-members, Jewish and non-Jewish members of the community.

Exploring Judaism
This course, led by Rabbi Wilfond, includes topics on Judaism’s history, traditions, culture and more. Open to all, this program is designed for anyone interested in learning more about Jewish life, whether you are part of a Jewish or interfaith couple, an adult raising Jewish children, a spiritual seeker, considering conversion, or a Jew who wants a meaningful adult learning experience. Wherever you are on your journey with Judaism, this class is designed to be a safe and welcoming place for you to explore.

Book Club
Our book group is a warm and dynamic group of congregants who meet once a month to share and discuss good reads.

Me’ah Classic
The Me’ah Classic course is a two-year, four semester Jewish history program taught by outstanding faculty from Hebrew College who empower students to become part of the conversation. The program is open to adults of all ages, whether or not they have a strong Jewish background. The first semester classes will be on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm at Temple Emanuel, beginning in October of 2025 after the High Holy Days. The cost for the program is $340 per person/per semester for Temple Emanuel members (discounted from the regular rate of $490).  Registration is required.  For information and to register for Semester 1, please click here*.

*Temple Emanuel members should initially register, ignoring the payment screen, and then call Candace Lyons at Hebrew College (617-559-8735) to pay the subsidized rate.  Candace can also help with any registration questions.

Upcoming Adult Education Programs

  1. 04 Sep

    Middle East Discussion Group

    9:30 am - 10:20 am

    Next dates: 11 Sep | 18 Sep | 25 Sep |
  2. 04 Sep

    Taste of Torah

    10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Next dates: 11 Sep | 18 Sep | 25 Sep |
  3. 11 Sep

    Adult Ed: Taste of Me'ah

    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  4. 14 Sep

    Adult Ed Series: Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Wilfond

    9:30 am - 10:30 am

    Next dates: 21 Sep | 28 Sep | 05 Oct |