Adult Education

At United Hebrew Congregation, we believe that learning is a lifelong pursuit. Our clergy, teachers, and special guests offer a variety of classes and workshops. Find the ones that best fit your schedule and interests.

Ongoing Offerings

Shabbat Morning Torah Study with UH Clergy
Saturday mornings 9–10 a.m. in the Spielberg Chapel and on Zoom
Each week, we will explore the portion for that Shabbat and discover intricacies of the text, discuss lessons for our lives today, and wrestle with questions.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84785224269?pwd=bHVuemRhZ3d6bmU4ZzZsS09qZ2F0QT09
Join via telephone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 847 8522 4269
Passcode: 440410

Whiskey & Wisdom with Rabbi Reinhart
One Wednesday a Month 7:30–8:30 p.m. in the Kaplansky Center
2026 dates: March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10

We’ll do a little bit of learning, enjoy some good whiskey, and, most importantly, meet new people and be in community!

Adult Intermediate Hebrew with Cantor Richman
Thursdays 10 a.m. in the Millstone Library 

Intermediate Hebrew reading with Cantor Richman. We will focus on prayer literacy, navigating the prayer book, as well as deep understanding and discussion. All levels welcome.

Amateurs of the Great Assembly with Jason Marks
Thursdays 11 a.m.—12:30 p.m. in the Spielberg Chapel and on Zoom

The AGA is a dynamic and growing population of life-long-learners who engage actively in every topic and allow for divergent discussions related to the current course material. For further information, please contact Esther Olson.

Additional Offerings

Scholars-in-Residence
Once or twice a year, United Hebrew Congregation invites a scholar to join us for a Shabbat of learning. These typically consist of a Friday evening sermon or teaching, Torah Study on Saturday morning, and a Saturday afternoon Lunch ‘n’ Learn session.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Program
United Hebrew members who have not yet gone through the ritual ceremony of becoming bar/bar mitzvah are eligible to prepare to celebrate with ceremony.  If you were not given the opportunity as a child, have converted to Judaism, or now feel compelled, this is a wonderful time to complete the mitzvah.  (Adults who have already celebrated a bar/bat mitzvah experience in their youth, but wish to be called to Torah as a bar/bat mitzvah again should contact Esther Olson in the clergy office to arrange a conversation with the clergy.)

Special Interest Classes
Our clergy team offers special classes at various times of the year. These may range from the study of Spinoza to Jewish Traditions in Death and Mourning.