
IJKL Adult Ed Summer 2025
Register for any class that interests you! After sign up, you’ll receive Zoom access details, a reminder before each session, and a recording afterward to revisit the class anytime.
The Life & Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov
Monday July 7, 14, 21 and 28
10:30 AM
Join us for a four-part journey into the life and legacy of Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer—known as the Baal Shem Tov (1698–1760)—the visionary founder of the Hasidic movement.

Jews in Space: Jewish Ethics and Identity in Sci-Fi and Fantasy (Tuesdays)
Tuesday June 10, 17, and 24
11:00 AM
Beam up for a three-week exploration into the Jewish themes woven through your favorite science fiction and fantasy stories. From time travel to telepathy, clones to capes, this class takes on the big questions.

A Field Guide to the Jewish Otherworld
May 26, June 9 and June 16
11:00 AM
Past generations of Jews have had a complex spirit world to negotiate. The unseen entities around them included not only the Holy One, but angels, demons, ancestral entities, and elemental beings of various kinds.

Between the Lines of the Weekly Torah Portion
Fridays starting May 9
10:30 AM
In this class, we will review the content of each Torah portion and then delve between the lines to find deeper and contemporary insights and meaning. While we will touch on some traditional commentaries,

Torah Trope: Learn to Chant Torah Like a Pro
Fridays, starting May 9
9:45 AM
A guided journey into the musical patterns that bring Torah to life. Whether you’re preparing for an aliyah or just want to deepen your connection to Jewish tradition, this class will give you the tools to chant with confidence.

Why? Unpacking the Questions Judaism Has Been Asking for Millennia
Thursdays, starting May 8
10:30 AM
This thought-provoking series dives into the why behind Jewish practice, belief, and identity. Each session unpacks one big question, sometimes timeless, sometimes timely, and explores how Jewish tradition, wisdom, and debate have shaped the answers.

Intermediate Hebrew Class
Starting May 8
7:00 PM
Designed for those with a basic understanding of Hebrew, this course will deepen your knowledge and enhance your proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.

Artificial Intelligence and Judaism: A Historical and Philosophical Journey
Wednesdays - Starting May 7
10:30 AM
Technology and Jewish life have always been intertwined. From the first time our ancestors carved letters into stone to the modern age of artificial intelligence (AI), each innovation has influenced how Jews study, practice, and understand their faith.

Boot Camp for Prayer Leaders and Cantorial Voices
Starting May 7
7:00 PM
We’re diving into the musical heart of contemporary Jewish prayer. Designed for cantors, soloists, song leaders, and lay leaders, this intensive is all about building your repertoire—learning the melodies, settings, and service structures that shape today’s worship experience.

Beginners Hebrew Classes
Starting May 6
8:00 AM
You'll learn the basics of reading, writing, and speaking Hebrew, including the alphabet, essential vocabulary, and simple grammar

From Shadows of Antisemitism to a Changing Europe
Monday May 5, 12 and 19
10:00 AM
A brief look at how centuries of antisemitism culminated in the Final Solution—and how the Jewish absence left a cultural void in Europe.
