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Adult Education

Temple Or Rishon's Adult Education Program offers classes that are intellectually and spiritually satisfying - and fun. They appeal to the different backgrounds and interests of congregation members and are open to all members of the community. Whether you have been immersed in Jewish learning for years, or are just beginning, you are sure to find something that will satisfy your interests and curiosity and support your spiritual and religious life.
 
Scroll down to see the Adult Education offerings for 2023/2024.  Please contact Mary Frank, Educator, at mary.frank@orrishon.org or 916 988-4100, for questions and further information.
 
 
TORAH STUDY

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