Adult Education
Learning doesn’t end with our youth.
Adult education programs teach, inspire and uplift. Temple Akiba has been an innovative and intellectual center, with long standing groups and activities. From Saturday morning Torah Studies to Intro to Judaism and Adult Hebrew, there are opportunities for everyone to learn, think and grow.
Coffee with the clergy
Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In Person & On Zoom
Gather to discuss a range of current events. Sponsored by the Temple Akiba Sisterhood.
Torah Study
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
In Person & On Zoom
Come be a part of the dialogue! Torah is an ongoing dialogue between the text and its readers, aka YOU. It is real in our daily lives and goes with us wherever we are. We meet to develop the skills to study Torah which is essential to integrating Torah into our lives. The meetings will be online and in person.
Adult Hebrew / B'nai Mitzvah Class
Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Beginning November 4 on Zoom
The first half of the class concentrates on learning Hebrew letters, vowels and blending the sounds together to read Hebrew. The second half of the class concentrates on learning prayers and learning to chant from the Torah. For those who are Temple Akiba members, the class culminates in an Adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony.
For interest, please RSVP to cantorlonee@templeakiba.net
Turning The Page on Prayer
Wednesdays at 12:30 PM
October 14 & 28, November 10, December 9, January 13, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, April 14, May 12 & 26
In Person & On Zoom
Jewish Liturgy was not always bound in a neatly organized prayer book. Join Rabbi Freedman as we uncover how Jewish prayer developed over time from spontanenous petitions into the recognizable structure we find today in our siddurim. By the end of the course, participants will gain new perspectives that will enable them to form new relationships with their own prayer experiences. For interest, please contact Rabbi Freedman at rabbifreedman@templeakiba.net
Intro to Judaism Classes
Select Sundays from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Beginning November 1st
In Person Only
What does it mean to be Jewish? This course offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Judaism—its history, ideas, practices, traditions, and people. Together, we will explore the Jewish journey from ancient times to today, examining the beliefs and questions that have shaped Jewish life across generations.
Topics will include Jewish history and texts, theology and the nature of God, Shabbat and holidays, prayer and ritual, Jewish life-cycle celebrations, ethics and values, Israel and Zionism, and the meaning of Jewish peoplehood. We will also consider what it means to live as a Jew in the modern world and how Judaism continues to evolve.
Whether you are beginning your Jewish journey, deepening an existing connection, or simply curious about Judaism, this course invites you to ask questions, wrestle with ideas, and discover the many ways Judaism can be understood and lived. For interest, please contact Rabbi Shapiro at rabbishapiro@templeakiba.net