Who are we? Why are we here? We never stop asking questions which reflect our search for meaning, the yearning of our souls. We may never arrive at final answers, but if you believe the journey and the search are their own rewards, Temple Shalom's Adult Education program invites you to join the discussion, enter into the ongoing conversation - a centuries-old dialog with ancient texts - and discover how being Jewish speaks to adult lives and adult situations in ways which touch on the deepest issues in our lives

Temple Shalom offers a comprehensive selection of courses focusing on the needs of all our adult members. Programs throughout the year explore both the "how-to" and "why" of Jewish life, the basic building blocks of Jewish holidays and customs and the insights, struggles and historical circumstances which gave birth and give power to the rites and rituals of the Jewish people.

These include one-day intensive and weekly continuing Hebrew courses; book groups; classes in religious, Tanach, and Rabbinic studies; and topics of contemporary interest, developed at members' requests and inspired by current events. Recent programs have included Jewish identity at mid-life, Jewish meditation, and music of the High Holidays. Classes are taught by our professional staff, lay leaders, and scholars-in-residence.

This representative - but by no stretch complete - sample of current course offerings provides only a hint of the enrichment opportunities available to the adult members of Temple Shalom.

• Taste of Judaism. Have you ever wondered or had questions about Jews or Judaism? Are you part of an interfaith family? Do you have concerns about organized religion? Then our easy-access, open-minded and nationally-tested taste might be just for you. This three-week series is offered twice a year.
• Adult Hebrew. Study the Hebrew language two different ways. Our popular Hebrew Marathon class takes beginners from zero to aleph to tav in just one day. Our weekly evening class offers a more indepth treatment.
• Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. If you always wanted the Bar or Bat Mitzvah you never had, you are invited to prepare for this important life cycle event as part of a group of adult members supporting each other and growing together Jewishly.
• Shalom at Home. Get ten friends together, choose a topic and we'll arrange for a dynamic teacher to lead a discussion in your home.
• Israel Forum. Gain a deeper understanding of Israeli life and culture. Guest speakers in this periodic series delve into the challenges facing Israel today, including religious pluralism, civil and human rights, social and economic justice, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The 5768 Adult Education Catalogue is now available, TS Catalog Adult Ed . For more learning opportunities, please call the Temple Office. Also check the current edition of The Shofar for additional Adult Ed offerings.

Our Book Discussion Club started up again but it is never too late to join us.  The line-up of book discussions is now available Temple Shalom Book Discussions 2006-07[pdf]