Adult Education at Ohev Shalom
About the Rubinger Adult Learning Institute
Congregation Ohev Shalom is proud to offer a variety of adult learning opportunities designed to bring life to your Judaism and meaning to your life.
On the occasion of the congregation’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2018, the Rubinger Adult Learning Institute was named in honor of our esteemed Rabbi Emeritus Aaron D. Rubinger, whose passion for teaching Jewish theology, history, literature, and culture has engaged and inspired COS members since the beginning of his tenure in 1990, and continues today.
Happening NOW in Adult Education...
Wheel of Learning Series!
Wheel of Learning will feature 12 new & exciting topics- and each session will be in a different location, with a different teacher! What's coming up next? Only the wheel knows! Please join us April 16th for The Jewish History of Chocolate!
Shabbat Learning Opportunities
Whether you are new to Jewish prayer, or you want to gain a deeper understanding of the prayers we recite during the Shabbat morning service, join us for "Exploring Prayer: A Deep Dive into the Siddur!"
Learn with us monthly on Saturday mornings at 9:45am. NEXT SESSION: MAY 5TH 2024
You've read these stories before, and you think you know what they are all about.... but do you know what the Sages had to say about these stories?? Join us for Bible Stories You Thought You Knew and learn about some of the weird and wild Midrashic tales that will give you an entirely different perspective on the stories in the Hebrew Bible. These are the stories that you never learned in Sunday School!
Upcoming Adult Education and Engagement Events:
All Events
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Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024Yoga for Strength & Peace
Sunday, Apr 28th 1:00p to 4:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Discover Judaism
Wednesday, May 1st 7:00p to 8:00p
16-week introductory to Judaism Course led by Rabbi Spector -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Exploring Prayer: Deep Dive into the Siddur
Shabbat, May 4th 9:45a to 10:15a
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024COS Bingo
Sunday, May 5th 2:00p to 4:00p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 8 , 2024Discover Judaism
Wednesday, May 8th 7:00p to 8:00p
16-week introductory to Judaism Course led by Rabbi Spector -
Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024Bible Stories You Thought You Knew
Shabbat, May 11th 12:00p to 1:15p
Class Bible story discussions lead by Janet Friedman set during Kiddush each month. No preparation is needed to attend, and all are welcome to join for one session or many! -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 15 , 2024Discover Judaism
Wednesday, May 15th 7:00p to 8:00p
16-week introductory to Judaism Course led by Rabbi Spector -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024COS Bingo
Sunday, May 19th 2:00p to 4:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2024"Tree of Life" HBO Documentary Showing
Tuesday, May 21st 6:30p to 10:00p
A showing of "A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting" -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 29 , 2024Discover Judaism
Wednesday, May 29th 7:00p to 8:00p
16-week introductory to Judaism Course led by Rabbi Spector
New Spring Learning Series: Timely Insights, Timeless Wisdom
ONLINE | MONDAYS, JANUARY 22 TO MAY 20, 1:00–2:30 P.M. ET
Join JTS’s renowned faculty to explore their current scholarly work and greatest passions. Scholars will expose us to new ideas and insights on a wide breadth of topics, including teaching Israel on campus, Russian and Ukrainian attitudes toward Israel and Jews, Judaism and mental health, law and morality in the Talmud, JTS's rare manuscript collection, images of the divine in Kabbalah, and much more. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Shared Scripture, Divided Faiths
ONLINE | 6 MONDAYS: FEBRUARY 5, 12, 26, MARCH 4, 11 AND 18, 7:30 P.M. ET
What can the Jewish and Christian traditions of biblical commentary show us about the possibilities of overcoming mistrust and hatred through the study of sacred texts? A new online course with Dr. Robert Harris. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
What can the Jewish and Christian traditions of biblical commentary show us about the possibilities of overcoming mistrust and hatred through the study of sacred texts? A new online course with Dr. Robert Harris. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
JTS Podcast: The Evolution of Torah
Join Rabbi Marcus Modechai Schwartz for an introduction to the history and evolution of Torah in 2 seasons of short form podcasts (10 - 20 minutes per episode). Subscribe to the podcast or listen on the website. Click Here.
JTS Podcast: Both/And: 250 Years of Conservative Judaism in 80 Minutes
Learn how Conservative Judaism became what it is today in this accessible mini-series adaptation of Chancellor Emeritus Arnold Eisen’s semester-long course for JTS students. Subscribe to the podcast or listen on the website. Click Here.
Thu, April 25 2024
17 Nisan 5784
Today's Sefirah Count Is 2
היום שני ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Pesach |
Friday Night
: 6:30pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:40pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 9:30am |
: 12:00pm |
Havdalah : 8:41pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 27 |
Apr 28 |
Apr 28 |
Apr 28 |
Apr 28 Informational meeting Madrichim 2425 Sunday, Apr 28 11:30am |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 26, 7:40pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 27, 8:41pm |
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Thursday, Apr 25 |
Religious School
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Thu, April 25 2024 17 Nisan 5784