Adult Learning | Classes & Programs
about OUR PROGRAMS
To see all of our upcoming events, visit our online calendar.
- CLASS: Fair Play & Lost Treasures, Navigating Everyday Ethics in Bava Metzia with Rabbi Nico: this is a four-part series held on Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, and Feb 18 - learn more and register now!
- CLASS: Into the Nut Garden, Uncovering the Layers of Kabbalistic Wisdom with Rabbi Nico: this is a four-part series held on March 11, March 18, March 25, and April 1 - learn more and register now!
- CLASS: Hazmana l'Pyut, a Musical Invitation to Jewish Poetry with Rabbi Nico: this is a three-part series held on May 20, June 10, and June 17 - learn more and register now.
- Torah Study: Join us at 9:30am every Saturday morning for an engaging discussion. Check the calendar and register for the next upcoming Torah Study!
- Nashim: Remarkable Jewish Women: "Dirshuni: When She Gets to Tell the Story" - join us for another amazing year of Nashim learning! A fascinating, and energizing exploration into Remarkable Jewish Women, this year focused on the Midrash. Register for each individual session you will attend - there is a lunch at each class for $15. Held on these Thursdays: Jan 9, Jan 23, Feb 6, Feb 20, March 13, March 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, May 22.
- Book Group: Come read and discuss with us! Held periodically, check our calendar and look for the latest Book Club or Book Group session - everyone welcome, please join us.
- Silicon Valley Introduction to Judaism 2024-2025
- Shabbat Lunch & Learn: Join Rabbi Nico, invited guests, and fellow congregants for lunch and discussion of various topics of interest to the Jewish community. All are welcome! Lunch & Learn is generally held monthly and a speaker covers an important topic during Kiddush Lunch on one Saturday per month starting after the morning service (approx 12:15pm). Check our calendar on upcoming Saturdays to find the next Lunch & Learn.
About our Adult B'nai Mitzvah Pathway
Our Philosophy
Adult Education at Shir Hadash offers lifelong learning opportunities that nourish the mind, heart and spirit of our Jewish community. Our goal is to enrich our lives through Jewish learning and exploration. We offer personal and communal growth, intellectual stimulation, spiritual experiences and a deeper connection with our history and traditions. We aim to bring Jewish values and culture into our everyday lives and build relationships through learning together as a community.
Our Adult Education Program welcomes a diverse community that celebrates connectedness, exploration, social justice, and lifelong learning.
Join our journey of continuous learning as we explore religion, Judaism, science, literature, Hebrew, Torah, relationships, interfaith understanding, ethics and other topics through lectures, discussions and community events.
Adult Education Mission Statement
At Shir Hadash, we create engaging Jewish learning programs for our adult community. We do this by exploring the richness of Jewish texts, history and culture. Our mission is to imbue a deeper understanding of Judaism, Israel, and Jewish identity for all of our members in an inclusive, friendly environment.