Adult Education
To see our online and in-person opportunities, please visit our Services and Affiliate Groups, pages. For a complete list of events and services, visit our Events Calendar.
Continuing education is a vital part of Judaism and can deepen one's understanding of Jewish history, heritage, culture and traditions.
Kollels
Kollels (classes) on a variety of interesting topics and Jewish history seminars are held several times a year and usually take place over the course of several weeks. Some are offered for a nominal fee, others are free; all are open to the entire community.
Special Programs/Visiting Scholars/Holiday Programs
Throughout the year, CAI hosts visiting scholars who offer a variety of Judaic topics. Generally, the scholar-in-residence participates in a Shabbat service, followed by a Shabbat dinner, and his/her presentation. As part of the Shabbat morning service he/she may deliver the D’Var Torah and lead our Torah Study that afternoon. Some visiting scholars also lead family workshops. Portions of a scholar’s visit are https://caiaz.org/lifelong-learning/scholar-in-residence/ open to the community and may include a nominal fee.
Friday, February 21
5:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service in the Rabbi Eisen Beit Midrash & on Zoom
6:45 pm Dinner in Cantor Falkow Lounge. RSVP Required.
7:45 pm Presentation with Gil Hoffman, “Behind the Scenes in the Israeli Corridors of Power”
8:15 pm Dessert in Cantor Falkow Lounge
Saturday, February 22
9:30 am Shabbat morning service in the Sanctuary & on Zoom. Gil Hoffman’s sermon is entitled
“The Dangers of Lying, from Exodus to Eternity”
12:45 pm Shabbat Kiddush, followed by Lunch & Learn in Rabbi Breger Hall. with Gil Hoffman discussing
“Peace, Politics and Propaganda: An Insider’s look at the fight for Israel on the military
and media battlefields”
6:45 pm Ma’ariv/Havdalah in the Rabbi Eisen Beit Midrash & on Zoom
7:00 pm Dessert & Gil Hoffman presentation “The World’s Obsession with Israel” (In Person Only)
for details & RSVP by February 15
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Between October 7th & 8th"
with Dr. Yizhar Hess
Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30pm
Join Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, Dr. Yizhar Hess as he discusses the roles American Jews can and must play in shaping Israel’s “Day After” – the Jewish state that will emerge after October 7th.
No charge to attend. For security purposes, RSVP is required by Monday, March 17.
About Dr. Hess
Yizhar has a broad range of experience in Jewish communal service. After holding the Deputy Director position at the Shorashim Centre for Jewish Studies, Yizhar served as the Jewish Agency’s community shaliach to Tucson. On his return to Israel, he worked for the Jewish Agency as Director of Partnerships.
Yizhar has professional experience in advertising and journalism. He is a regular contributor to the Israeli press on the subjects of religion and state and is the co-editor of the book, Questions About God, published by Ma’ariv.
Between 2007-2020 Yizhar served as the Executive Director of the Masorti Movement in Israel – part of the worldwide Conservative/Masorti Movement dedicated to a traditional, egalitarian and pluralistic vision of Israel and Judaism. Yizhar represented the Masorti Movement in the negotiations with the Israeli government regarding egalitarian prayer at the Kotel, and he is one of the leading voices in Israel promoting Jewish pluralism. Hess is a member of the Executive of the Jewish Agency, the Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod and the Board of Governors of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Hess is the senior representative of MERCAZ in the National Institutions.
CLICK HERE to RSVP by March 17.
Ongoing
Thursdays at 12:00 noon
See Calendar page for schedule.
Led by Rabbi Metz, a lively and energetic text study with an in-depth look at the weekly portion.
No charge to attend. Bring your Bible and your desire to learn together.
Zoom and other links are available in your e-mail.
Call (520) 745-5550 for more information or to be added to our email list
or to pick up books for home use.
Read It & Meet Book Discussions
Monthly at 11:00am on Zoom
Watch your email for details and links to join the discussion!
Book discussions are held once a month and are open to all. We discuss selected books by Jewish authors and/or with Jewish content, and share our experiences, reactions and ideas. Moderators facilitate each discussion.
| DATE | BOOK & AUTHOR |
|---|---|
| Sunday, September 15 | The Art Thief by Michael Finkel |
| Sunday, November 17 | The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride |
| Sunday, January 19 | The Little Liar by Mitch Albom |
| Sunday, February 23 | All the Broken Places by John Boyne |
| Sunday, March 30 | Kantika by Elizabeth Graver |
| Sunday, April 27 | The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende |