Students of learning increase peace in the world. (Talmud, Brachot 64a)
At Temple Rodef Shalom, we are a community of adult learners. Through Jewish learning, we learn to live more purposeful and fulfilling lives and help shape a better world. Adult programs and classes are offered by our Clergy and Professional Staff, the Adult Education Committee, the Israel Committee, Performing Arts Committee, Caring Committee, Women of TRS, and through our Tents.
At TRS, we provide Jewish learning that:
Are you looking for a specific class or program? Please click the button below and we’ll notify you when it’s next offered. You may also contact Rabbi Sarah Tasman, for more information on our education programs. Visit our Adult Education Events page for upcoming opportunities.
Explore how Jewish spirituality can help quiet your mind, keep you centered, and bring a greater sense of spirituality to your life.
Explore how Jewish spirituality can help quiet your mind, keep you centered, and bring a greater sense of spirituality to your life.
A monthly series incorporating Jewish spirituality, seasonal wellness & creative expression. Each session explores the themes of that particular month in the Hebrew calendar. The one hour online workshop will include meditation, art, and ritual. We will gather virtually on Zoom in order to make it easier to participate from any location.
Plan join us from a place where you can sit, be comfortable, create, and won’t be disturbed. Additionally, please following materials at hand when you join each session:
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Temple Rodef Shalom is a community of adult learners who believe that Jewish learning has the power to help us lead more purposeful and fulfilling lives and help shape a better world. We offer a wide array of educational opportunities for adults — programs that enhance our skills and add to our understanding of Judaism and the world — all within the matrix of Jewish values. From weekly Torah study to Jewish mindfulness, to baking challah together or learning biblical Hebrew, our members engage in educational experiences that link the ancient wisdom of Judaism to our 21st-century lives. TRS offers a wide variety of opportunities for wherever you are on your learning journey.
Examples of Classes and Workshops led by Clergy and Staff:
The Adult Ed Committee supports a variety of programs, all involving Jewish topics or issues, that endeavor to broaden our experience through learning. This can be through single lectures by exceptional speakers, panel discussions on topics of general concern, or multiple-session meetings and classes. Members of TRS are encouraged to offer suggestions for speakers and programs through any of the Adult Ed Committee members. Some of our offerings include:
Programs led by the Adult Education Committee:
Rabbi Tasman Recommends (Additional Opportunities for Continued Learning and Exploration)
Consult the Events webpage for all our upcoming Adult Jewish Learning opportunities. For more information about our Adult Jewish Learning, contact Rabbi Sarah Tasman, 703-532-2207.
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Extraordinary knowledge must be informed by transcendent values. The cultivation of such knowledge begins with shared conversations, collaborative instruction, and the willingness to open our minds to inspiration and guidance – within the context of the timeless ethics, morals, and principles of Judaism. Temple Rodef Shalom offers a wide array of educational opportunities for adults – programs that enhance our skills and add to our understanding of Judaism and the world – all within the matrix of Jewish values. From weekly Torah study to baking challah together to learning biblical Hebrew, our members engage in educational experiences and celebrate traditions that link the ancient wisdom of Judaism to our 21st century lives. Learning is a lifelong privilege and a sacred task.
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Heading Text from Cantor from April 2022 (?):
Students of learning increase peace in the world. (Talmud, Brachot 64a)
At Temple Rodef Shalom, we are building a community of adult learners who through their Jewish learning, will live more purposeful and fulfilling lives and help shape a better world. We offer a wide array of educational opportunities for adults – programs that enhance our skills and add to our understanding of Judaism and the world – all within the matrix of Jewish values. From weekly Torah study to baking challah together to learning biblical Hebrew, our members engage in educational experiences and celebrate traditions that link the ancient wisdom of Judaism to our 21st century lives.
Goals for Adult Learning – our program:
Our program is rich with scholarly lectures, formal and informal study, discussion groups, Judaic classes, Hebrew classes, and other unique learning opportunities offer our members various ways to enrich spiritual and intellectual growth.
Consult the calendar for all our upcoming Adult Jewish Learning opportunities. For more information about our Adult Jewish Learning, contact Cantor Allen Leider, 703-532-2207.
