Study (Torah) is one of the three pillars on which Jewish life stands, along with worship (Avodah) and acts of loving kindness (Gemilut Hasadim). A Kollel is an institute for advanced adult Jewish studies. The word comes from the Hebrew word “klal” and means a gathering of scholars.

At Temple Beth Hillel, we call our Sunday Morning adult education program, taught by our rabbi, Dean Kertesz, a Kollel because it explores Jewish topics of interest to adults at a level that participants will find both intellectually and spiritually challenging. No prior knowledge is required, only curiosity and the desire to learn.

We invite all invite all congregants to join us, and encourage religious school parents to stay with us after Tefillah to enrich their lives with Jewish study. We also welcome non-congregants to join us for an exciting year of study.

Turning Points in Modern Jewish History” now under way

Because of Rabbi Dean’s travel schedule in May, Adult Ed will be held on following weeknights this month: Wednesday, May 16 and Thursday, May 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. The series explores critical events in modern Jewish history and their impact on Jewish life and our own individual Jewish identities. At the next session we will study the Dreyfus Affair and the creation of political Zionism.

Adult Education Resources

Rabbi Dean’s Torah Commentary

 

10 Minutes of Torah

 

Jewish Books