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Life-Long Learning Opportunities!

Life-long learning is a core value of Judaism and an integral part of the Mount Zion Temple Vision Statement.  Whoever you are, whatever your interests and wherever you may be in your Jewish journey, we hope we have offerings this year that will inspire you and enrich your life.

Curious about Mussar?

An Introduction to Judaism

Every Fall, we have offer a course that provides students with a basic ­understanding of Jewish practice and belief.
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Weekly Torah Study (every Mon, Thu, Sat)

Every week, three times to study Torah. Stop by anytime to anyone.
No experience/background necessary.
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Upcoming Adult Education Offerings 2022-23

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    Rashi Study

    Thu April 13 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Study the book of Genesis the way it has been ­studied for ­centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »

    A New Middle East? The Abraham Accords and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

    Sun April 16 at 5:00 pm

    Guest Speaker: Ksenia Svetlova, Former Knesset Member, Executive Director, ROPES at Mount Zion and via livestream Ksenia Svetlova served as a Knesset member from 2015 to 2019 for the Hatnua faction of the Zionist Union. Svetlova, who speaks fluent Arabic, … Continue reading »

    A group of people at Rashi class around a board room table

    Rashi Study

    Thu April 20 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Study the book of Genesis the way it has been ­studied for ­centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »

    A group of people at Rashi class around a board room table

    Rashi Study

    Thu April 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Study the book of Genesis the way it has been ­studied for ­centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »

    A group of people at Rashi class around a board room table

    Rashi Study

    Thu May 4 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Study the book of Genesis the way it has been ­studied for ­centuries, with the great commentator Rashi as our guide. Come once or regularly and enjoy the camaraderie of a chevruta, the Talmudic way of learning with one’s friends … Continue reading »

MaZAL Offerings

The word mazal, often pronounced with a Yiddish inflection, “mazel” as in “mazel tov,” comes from the Hebrew word which means “luck”.  In truth, the word means “a group of stars’ or a “constellation.”  Medieval Jews paid close attention to the “mazalot,” the constellations, and in fact, we find representation of the constellations throughout the ancient Jewish world.  Jews have always found meaning in astrology, as it represented the vast possibilities of the world created by God.  As countless are the stars in the night sky, so too, are the paths of Jewish study.  As we partake in adult Jewish learning, we offer a few of those paths, leaving many more for tomorrow.  It is our MaZAL to learn.  Come learn and enjoy!

Torah on the Web:

Reform Judaism – Torah Study – Excellent ­commentary on the Torah ­portion.
Reform Judaism – Shabbat – The Reform Movement’s weekly ­commentary designed to inspire discussions at your Shabbat table.
10 Minutes of Torah – Receive weekly emails of Torah ­commentary and ­reflections on current events (see above).
My Jewish Learning – Resource on everything from ­holidays to ­mysticism.