The Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston is a hub for intellectual discovery, cultural exploration, and personal revelation for the Greater Boston Jewish community. Whether you are learning about Judaism for the first time, embarking on a new stage in your Jewish life, or a life-long learner looking to connect with local scholars, there is something for you. Join through a wide variety of classes, community events, and travel. Everyone is welcome here.
Classes
Learn and connect in small, multi-session classes facilitated by experienced educators and field experts. Open to all, our classes are designed to be accessible at any stage of your Jewish learning. We offer both short-term and ongoing classes, with weekday, evening, and weekend options available.
Classes cover a broad range of topics, based on 6 categories of learning:
- History
- Justice, Politics, and Contemporary Issues
- Bible, Rabbinics, and Philosophy
- Arts and Culture
- Spirituality
- Jewish Living
Classes Starting Soon
Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024
Date
November 21, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
November 26, 2024
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Zohar
Date
November 26, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 3, 2024
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Zohar
Date
December 3, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...
Modern Midrash: Come Back to Genesis with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Date
December 5, 2024
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Come back to Genesis to re-meet and re-create the lives of the characters through Modern and ancient Midrash We are starting all over aga...
Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024
Date
December 5, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 10, 2024
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Zohar
Date
December 10, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...
Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024
Date
December 12, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Chanukah 101
Date
December 16, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Chanukah is a time for lighting candles, spinning dreidel, and eating latkes. But what do all of the rituals really mean? Join us online on Monday,...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 17, 2024
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Zohar
Date
December 17, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...
Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024
Date
December 19, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 24, 2024
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 31, 2024
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024
Date
January 2, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 7, 2025
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Modern Midrash: Come Back to Genesis with Rabbi Elaine Zecher
Date
January 9, 2025
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Come back to Genesis to re-meet and re-create the lives of the characters through Modern and ancient Midrash We are starting all over aga...
Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024
Date
January 9, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC)
The Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) seeks to engage Temple Israel members with Israel in all its challenges, conflicts and complexities from a progressive perspective. In its organizing and educational activities, TIPIC aims to create safe spaces for Temple Israel members to explore and express perspectives on Israel/Palestine. All are welcome to attend TIPIC-hosted gatherings, which include monthly meetings with a speaker, current events conversations, and our book group. Upcoming gatherings are posted here and in Chailights.
Upcoming TIPIC Events
Films at TI: "Mourning in Lod" and Discussion with The Abraham Initiatives
Date
December 5, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Screening and Discussion with The Abraham Initiatives Mourning in Lod is a stirring documentary filmed during the violent clashes that took place wit...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation
Date
December 10, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on December 10th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening i...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group
Date
January 7, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, January 7th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce the ...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series
Date
January 21, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series e...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation
Date
February 4, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on February 4th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group
Date
February 18, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, February 18th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce th...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series
Date
March 4, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series even...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation
Date
March 18, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on March 18th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in I...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group
Date
April 1, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, April 1st, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce the bo...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series
Date
April 15, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series eve...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation
Date
April 29, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on April 29th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in I...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group
Date
May 13, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, May 13th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce the boo...
Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series
Date
May 27, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series event...
Community Events
Gather together to hear from renowned authors, activists, artists, clergy, and more as they share their stories, ask big questions, and guide us to find deeper meaning, understand our shared history, and incubate ideas for a new generation. All community events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Community Events
TILLI Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Eric Peterson
Date
November 21, 2024
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2024 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
CAJL Author Series and Hadassah Boston present Joan Leegant, Author of “Displaced Persons: Stories"
Date
November 21, 2024
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Join us onsite on November 21st at 7:00 p.m. for a talk with Joan Leegant, author of “ Displaced Persons: Stories Set half in Israel and half i...
TILLI Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Margie Yamamoto
Date
December 5, 2024
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2024 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. Listen and ask questions to experts...
Fourth Annual Concert. From Darkness to Light: A New Shade of Chanukah
Date
December 8, 2024
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Join us for our fourth annual concert featuring Cantor Alicia Stillman with Cantor Emeritus Roy Einhorn and special guests. Chanukah inspires us wit...
TILLI Fall 2024 Lunch and Learn Lecture Series: Closing Lunch
Date
December 12, 2024
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Join TILLI (Temple Israel Lifelong Learning Institute) for our Fall 2024 Semester Lunch and Learn Lecture Series. For our closing lunch, we will have...
Bereavement Group
Date
December 30, 2024
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
January 28, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
February 25, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
March 25, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
April 29, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
May 27, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning
Date
June 1, 2025
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Online learning sessions will start at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1st and run through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2nd. On Shavuot we go big, celebr...
Bereavement Group
Date
June 24, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
July 29, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
August 26, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
September 30, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
October 28, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
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Travel
Explore new places and build relationships through meaningful travel experiences, both near and far. Our education-focused trips are led by Temple Israel clergy and local experts, providing historical and cultural context as we connect with the broader Jewish world.