Westchester Reform Temple offers a variety of educational options for adult learners at all levels. Through year-long Hebrew classes, adult B’nei Mitzvah, weekly Torah study, special lectures and presentations, book groups, film screenings, cooking courses, and more, our programming is a way to discover the power of Jewish learning, deepen your Jewish identity, and investigate milestone moments. Classes can be chosen on an individual basis or as part of a multi-year, personalized curriculum.
Weekly Online Learning with Rabbi Blake: Hineni: Answering the Call A Seven Week Journey Through Talmud
Thursdays, October 8 – November 19, 10:15 am – 11:45 am (over Zoom)
“Hineni. Here I am.” Abraham and Moses answered God’s call with this word, which opens Yom Kippur worship. Drawing on Talmud, Torah, Prophets, and poetry, we’ll explore reluctant leaders, catastrophic silences, and the Binding of Isaac. No Hebrew required. Rabbi Blake’s online Talmud Shiur is recorded and open to all.
Rosh Chodesh 5787 led by Cantor Amanda Kleinman
Tuesday, October 6, November 10, December 8, January 26 at 11:30 am
Join Cantor Kleinman and a diverse group of women for a monthly, midday infusion of study and sharing. We will be reading As a Jew by Sarah Hurwitz. We will also ground ourselves in Jewish time with a short study around the Jewish calendar at each session. We will come together as a community to celebrate happy occasions,and to hold space for one another in times of challenge or healing.
Led by Norm Goldstein
Fridays (CJL Living Room), 11:00 – 11:45 pm
Are you curious about meditation? Are you wondering how meditation connects to Judaism? Believe it or not, meditation has been utilized by Jews for centuries, benefiting our ancestors (and us!) in mind, body, and spirit. Meditation can enhance calm, clarity, and creativity. You can try it yourself!
Come join Norm Goldstein on Friday mornings to explore meditation and the ways in which Jewish life can inform this practice. Beginners (and more experienced meditators) are warmly welcome!
Each season, new and special classes, lectures, and events are led by our clergy and guest teachers on a variety of topics. Please check our quarterly bulletin (via the button at the bottom of our homepage) to see the exciting programs offered this season!