Adult Lifelong Learning

Please note:  All our scheduled programs are virtual. 

 Jan. 10:   Abby Stein, heir to a Hasidic dynasty, discusses her radical memoir  Becoming Eve: From Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman.    She will share her transformative story and current mission with Rabbi Doug Sagal.  (Sunday, 11 AM)

 Jan. 21:  Concealed by Esther Amini.  A Persian Jewish memoir.  Co-sponsored with Congregation Torat El and their “Meet the Author program”.  (Thursday, 7:30 pm)  Register at torat-el.org.

 Jan. 26: The Surprising Global Legacy of Anne Frank – a JCC Program.  UK Speaker Gillian Perry explains how Anne Frank’s story has had a healing effect on youngsters living under conditions of deprivation and violence. (Tuesday, 1:30 pm)

 Jan. 31:  Library Committee Film: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy This British documentary examines the history and powerful connection between Jewish artists, actors, producers and the successful theatrical productions they created.  Sandy Gordon will host.  (Sunday, 11 AM)

Feb. 7:  Sandy Gordon probes the artistic inspirations of famous local Jewish artist George Segal in her entertaining presentation: George Segal, His Art, Yogi Berra & Chickens  (Sunday, 11 AM) 

Feb. 21:  Cooking with Margo:  From her kitchen to yours: Chef Margo teaches us to make Purim treats & yummy Chocolate Babka!   (Sunday, 11 AM)

Feb. 28:  Former Director of CHHANGE, Dale Daniels, takes us on a guided tour of The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education as she highlights the stories of beloved CBI congregants and other heroic survivors.   (Sunday, 11 AM)

 March 11:  Rabbi Lila Kagedan: My Journey to the Orthodox Rabbinate.  Kagedan is the first female Orthodox Rabbi in the US to be hired by an Orthodox congregation. She appears in conversation with Rabbi Doug Sagal.(Thursday, 7:30 PM)

March 18: Max Gross discusses his popular new book The Lost Shtetl. Co-sponsored with Congregation Torat El’s “Meet the Author program”. Register at torat-el.org (Thursday, 7:30)