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Lifelong Learning (Adult Education)

Lifelong Learning (Adult Education)

  

At Temple Beth Shalom, learning is for everyone—adults as well as kids! We take pride in our rich tradition of lifelong Jewish learning, where parents and adults are just as engaged as our children.

Join us for a class or lecture to enjoy lively discussion, connect with other members of our community, and discover something new.

Adult Hebrew classes typically begin in the fall. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Cicely at adminisrator@spokanetbs.org 

 

Learn to Read Hebrew at TBS!
Ever wanted to read Hebrew with confidence? Join our Adult Hebrew classes beginning Sunday, October 19!

Introductory Adult Hebrew: Sundays 9:30am
If you are interested in learning the letters and vowels – register here
Purchase the book here - Introductory Hebrew:  L'Shon ha-Kodesh  

Intermediate 1 Adult Hebrew: Sundays 10:45am
For building basic vocabulary and grammar (for Prayerbook Hebrew) – register here
Purchase the book here -  Intermediate Hebrew:  Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way  Or the office has 8 copies available, please contact Cicely for purchase. 

Cost: $180 for TBS/CEE members, $360 for non-members. 

Please contact Marc Levin at marc.levin2@gmail.com for information.

Mussar Study

Cheshbon haNefesh (a soul accounting) Isn't just for the Holy Days
 
Mussar study is the continuation of how to do an accounting year-round. It is a centuries old toolbox for working on oneself, focusing on character traits grounded in Jewish values. These traits help us be present for ourselves and the others around us with greater joy.
 
Join with a community of like-minded learners in exploring one of life's most fundamental questions, if everyone knows what it means to be good, why is it so hard?

Register Here Fee includes PDF version of: Becoming an Adult: A Mussar Companion for Taking Responsibility by Adie Goldberg and Nancy Axelrod. Questions? Call Adie 509-939-0800 or adieleeg@gmail.com.

Dates: Thursday's from January 8 - February 26. Class begins at 6:15pm.
 

 

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class

 Registration Now Open!
Have you ever wanted to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah but never had the opportunity? Are you looking to deepen your Jewish learning, connect more meaningfully with community and tradition, and gain confidence in Torah and synagogue skills? Join our Adult B'nai Mitzvah program — an 18-month journey of study, growth, and celebration. Ability to decode Hebrew preferred. 

Classes will begin following the High Holy Days on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 1pm - 3pm, and continue most Sundays until April.

Cost: $180 for TBS/CEE members, $360 for non-members.  Scholarships available. 

Register now or contact Rabbi Tamar Malino for more information at rabbi@spokanetbs.org.

Trope Class - Taught by Mindy Sandler

Come join us as we learn how to read from the torah! We will study the melodies used for reading torah known as torah tropes. Tropes help us interpret our ancient scripture and make sense of the reading. This class is for anyone interested in learning how we chant torah, whether you have no experience with trope, have studied trope before, are planning for an adult bar/bat mitzvah or would like to help us with our weekly and holiday torah readings.

Tuesday evenings May 5 - June 9 from 7:00-8:30 pm

Register Here

Tue, December 2 2025 12 Kislev 5786