Adult Education

Fueled by shortbread, chocolate biscuits, pretzels, crisps, pistachio nuts, fruit and popcorn (subject to availability), and endless hot and cold drinks, our Adult Education group is lively and informative, relaxed, fun and friendly. We meet every Wednesday evening in term time, from 8 pm for about 2 hours, in the home of one of our members. This group resumes play on Wednesday 6 October.

Current subjects include: the Midrash Rabbah on the book of Genesis, and an exploration of the Apochrypha, those ancient Jewish books that did not get into our Bible, but which offer us insights into the religious thinking of Jews during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. One of their major themes is assimilation to wider society, and its limits – issues that are still topical today.

Texts are introduced by our rabbi, and discussion is far-ranging. Red herrings abound. No previous knowledge is required.

All texts are studied in English translation.  Generous refreshments are provided.

In addition, we have a new group studying Kabbalah.  This meets on Monday evenings also in a private home.  We engage in extended study of texts from the Zohar, the classic work of Kabbalah from the 13th century, in English translation.  This will give us an opportunity to make our own contributions to understanding this most challenging and fascinating Jewish text. The Kabbalah group reconvenes on Monday 4 October.

For further information, contact Rabbi Larry through our Enquiry form. For information on Kabbalah, consult Rabbi Larry’s website .