Jewish Learning for Adults
The Sarasota Liberal Yeshiva offers an array of classes for adults of all education levels. The classes run a wide gamut of topics, from characters in the Bible, to Jewish history, to the modern issues .
All are welcome in our adult education classes, whatever your background or level of Jewish learning. If you can’t tell one Hebrew letter from another, don’t worry; you’re in the right place. It’s also the right place for Hebrew speakers, highly educated Jews, and new converts who are just beginning. In fact, are all welcome, plus non-Jews who want to learn.
FULL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES KICKS OFF IN THE FALL!
Bad Girls of the Bible
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Four sessions on Zoom.
Instructor: Rabbi Jennifer Singer
$90/person. Scholarships are available.
From the very first woman in the Torah, we have stories of women doing the “wrong” thing. But were they always wrong? Were they ever wrong? This class will discuss several of the more prominent “bad girls” of the Bible, beginning with Eve, the original bad girl, and including such luminaries as Sarah, Tamar, and Rahab, the prostitute with a heart of gold.
Navigating Longer Life with Jewish Wisdom
Three sessions on Zoom
Instructor: Rabbi Jennifer Singer
$90/person. Scholarships available.
There’s a saying about aging: Getting old is not for the faint of heart. We face many challenges as we age – physical, mental, and spiritual. Making the most of the time we have remaining can be a challenge, but it also can be exciting and rewarding.
In this three-part class we will explore Jewish wisdom on aging, discuss hopes and fears about the future, and create spiritual mission statements as we seek to make the most of the gift of aging.
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Angels in Judaism
Two sessions on zoom.
Instructor: Rabbi Jennifer Singer
$60/person. Scholarships are available.
Many people are surprised to learn that Jewish lore and the Torah itself are full of angels. Using classical and modern art as well as songs and other texts (all in English) we will explore the role of angels in Judaism.
Rabbi Jennifer Singer, Dean
Rabbi Jennifer Singer is an engaging instructor dedicated to Jewish learning who believes that everyone should have access to adult-level classes on Jewish topics, regardless of prior Jewish education.
She holds an MA degree in Jewish education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and was ordained as a Rabbi and Spiritual Director by ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal.
She has taught preschoolers to nonagenarians, always bringing joy her classes. She encourages students to participate in learning, and creates learning environments that are lively and enlightening.
Our Classes
Among the classes you can look forward to in the future are:
- On One Foot: Intro to Judaism
- Talmud for Beginners
- Symbols of Judaism
- On One Foot: Hillel & Shammai
- Making Prayer Real
- Tales from the Talmud
- Prayer Writing Workshop
…and more!
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Our Story
The Liberal Yeshiva was established by Larry Deutsch z’l in 2010. He wanted to create something that would meet the needs of Jewish adults who might not have been given a Jewish education but really want to learn.
After his death, his friend Marden Paru z’l took over the Yeshiva and grew it into a popular place to learn about a variety of Jewish topics. At Marden’s death in 2021, the Yeshiva lay fallow until Rabbi Jennifer Singer took over as dean and primary educator in 2022 to further serve the mission of Jewish learning.