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Adult Education

What opportunities we offer...

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Shabbat Chevra Torah

The community is welcome to join us every Saturday morning, 9:00-10:30 am, for our master class, Chevra Torah, in the Board Room at Temple Emanuel's Jefferson Road Campus. This study group, led by one of our rabbis, explores the weekly Torah portion. No prerequisite knowledge is needed and all, regardless of background, are welcome to attend. There is no charge for this class.

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Click here for Zoom call information.

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Schmooze with the Rabbi

Have questions you’ve always wanted to ask a rabbi but never had the chance? Maybe you just want to meet new people and have some great conversations over lunch? Well, this is the program for you! The conversation is on us, lunch is on you.

 

For more information, please visit our Upcoming Events page. 

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Adult B'nai Mitzvah

For whatever reason, you did not become Bar or Bat Mitzvah at age 13. No need to worry! Spend a year with Rabbi Fisher preparing to lead services and chant from our sacred scriptures, all while deepening your Jewish involvement and understanding. 

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The Adult B'nai Mitzvah course is usually in person only. Keep an eye out for when registration is open.

Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities

  • Chevra Torah
    Chevra Torah
    Multiple Dates
    Chevra Torah
    Sat, Nov 23
    Temple Emanuel
    Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    This weekly Torah study group meets in the Board Room at Temple Emanuel's Jefferson Road Campus. The study group is led by one of our rabbis and explores the weekly Torah portion. No prerequisite knowledge is needed and all, regardless of background, are welcome to attend.
  • Israel’s Declaration of Independence with Rabbi Andy Koren
    Israel’s Declaration of Independence with Rabbi Andy Koren
    Multiple Dates
    Israel’s Declaration of Independence with Rabbi Andy Koren
    Wed, Dec 04
    Temple Emanuel
    Dec 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Dec 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    On May 14, 1948, Israel declared independence returning Jewish people to sovereignty in the historic land of Israel for the first time in nearly 2000 years. This 5-week course will examine the document that was read that day by David Ben Gurion.
  • Shabbat Starts Here: Shoshana Dweck
    Shabbat Starts Here: Shoshana Dweck
    Shabbat Starts Here: Shoshana Dweck
    Fri, Dec 06
    Temple Emanuel
    Dec 06, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us at Temple Emanuel on Friday, December 6 for a special Shabbat Starts Here! We will be discussing World Zionist Organization Elections, while we join each other for dinner.
  • Impact of War on Women’s Issues and Chevra Torah
    Impact of War on Women’s Issues and Chevra Torah
    Impact of War on Women’s Issues and Chevra Torah
    Sat, Dec 07
    Temple Emanuel
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Join us at Temple Emanuel on Saturday, December 7 for a special Chevra Torah, where we will be discussing the impact of war on women’s issues, especially looking at the impact October 7 on women’s issues.
  • Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism Havdalah and Conversation
    Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism Havdalah and Conversation
    Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism Havdalah and Conversation
    Sat, Dec 07
    Temple Emanuel
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
    Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
    We invite the community to join us for this special Israel Movement of Reform Judaism havdalah and conversation following the havdalah. There will be a light brunch for attendees.
  • Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
    Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
    Multiple Dates
    Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
    Mon, Jan 27
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Zoom
    Jan 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
    Zoom
    The Jewish mystical tradition known as kabbalah has influenced many aspects of modern Jewish life, sometimes in ways we don’t usually notice. Join us on Zoom for an accessible introduction to the deeply spiritual study and practice of kabbalah. Taught by Ginny Weaver
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