Adult Education
Adult Education
Torah Study meets every Saturday morning at 9am. Led by Rabbi Rabishaw, Torah Study is a great place to come if you are looking for deeper study, connection, and meaning. On Saturday mornings where there is a Morning Shabbat Service, Torah study will be held in-person at Temple Or Rishon. All other Saturday mornings, Torah study meets on Zoom. Click here to view this week's schedule.
Adult Education Offerings - 2023/2024
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm - March 12, 19 (2024)
Death, Mourning Rituals and the Afterlife
Instructor: Rabbi Alan Rabishaw
Location: Temple Or Rishon
Description: We will use these sessions to 1) explore traditional and modern teachings and attitudes about dying, 2) examine basic mourning rituals related to death and dying, and 3) take a look at some of the insights about what Judaism believes (might) happen after we die.
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm - April 2, 9, 16 (2024)
A Passover Primer
Instructor: Marty Mechanick
Location: Temple Or Rishon
Description: This class will focus on the history and customs of the Seder, an exploration of the number 4, the seder plate and its meaning as well as what the holiday means to you. Some focus will also be given to songs, personal customs, favorite memories and traditions.
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm - May 7, 14, 21 (2024)
The Sounds of the Shalosh Regalim
Instructor: Cantor Ben Harris
Location: Temple Or Rishon
Description: Come explore the music and chanting of Shavuot, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, and Pesach. In Session 1, we will focus on the the music of Sukkot and Simchat Torah; Session 2 will cover Pesach and Hallel; our concluding Session 3 lead through the Counting of the Omer and Shavuot.
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
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TOR COVID-19 Summary
Temple building is now open. Please call before coming to ensure that someone is able to assist you.
Beginning March 4, 2022, Shabbat services will be in-person and on Zoom. Please click here to view our guidelines.
Click here for information regarding online engagement opportunities.
If you are having trouble joining the Zoom meetings or accessing Facebook Live, email Mary Frank - mary.frank@orrishon.org or send text message to: 916-926-9018.
Please reach out if you are in need of assistance.