Weekly Learning Opportunities

Sichat Shabbat (9:00 am - 10:15 a.m. Saturday Mornings in the Library

  • December 28 - Legend & Lore of the Temple Mound: Hebron, with Jill Maidhof

  • January 4 - Trends in Reform Congregations, with Damien Timms

  • January 11 - Zionism in the Bible, with Barry Speert

  • January 18 - Sex in the Text, with Elaine Tobias

  • January 25 - Call of the Beloved Community: Interfaith Resistance to White Christian Nationalism, with Matthew Silvers

Lunch & Schmooze with Damien (12:00-1:00 p.m. 2nd Thursdays in the Library)

Upcoming Beits

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More Adult Learning Opportunities

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Ongoing Opportunities….

Small Group Discussion with Jill Maidhof : Historical Snapshots: Israel
First Thursday of the month 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Limit 16)

Appreciate the richness and complexity of our Jewish homeland by “meeting” three members of the “Israeli Construction Crew,” visiting three historical sites and experiencing three critical moments in contemporary history. Selected “stops” on our journey will inspire discussion and storytelling. We will NOT be discussing the current political situation.

Interfaith Conversations
Next meeting: January 12, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Beth Torah

Whether you’re a new Jew, Jewish Adjacent, or in an interfaith family, this casual conversation group is an opportunity to ask questions, compare notes, and find community.

  • Open to the community – drop-ins welcome!

  • Questions about the group can be sent to Emily Albano at emily.v.albano@gmail.com.

SALON - a Jewish Journey (7:00 p.m.-8:00p.m., 2nd Thursday of the Month)
Location: Beth Torah Library

A free, fun, and informal conversation group exploring Jewish topics affecting our lives today, facilitated by Jill Maidhof.
(For Questions & Registration, contact Jill: jill.maidhof@gmail.com)

  • Jan 9 - Blacks and Jews in America: It’s Complicated

All women in the Jewish community are warmly invited.
Attend as consistently as your life allows.
Add your voice to our conversations.

—> Questions about or ideas for Adult Ed at Beth Torah? Contact jill.maidhof@gmail.com

—> Did you miss the Robert Alter talk at the Kansas City Public Library? Watch here on the Library YouTube Channel.