Welcome!
Enter the world of Jewish Learning with new classes from the Temple of Aaron. We offer four types of learning, to meet all kinds of schedules and all areas of interest. To register for Adult Learning classes, mail your check to Temple of Aaron, 616 South Mississippi River Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55116. Please indicate the course for which you're registering. Feel free to contact us with questions. All of this is made possible by our many Adult Education Endowments.
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On Schedule
Two semesters of eight-week classes, both fall and spring. Spring classes will be announced soon.
On Demand
Any topic, any time. You get the minyan, and we will provide the teacher.
On Going
We have many classes that are continuing throughout the year. Feel free to drop in at any time.
On Line
Learn online with divrei Torah and blogs.
On Schedule
Fundamentals of Judaism
This class, for Jews and non-Jews alike, is designed to give: knowledge of the Jewish experience; an understanding of the basic tenets of the Jewish faith, the tools with which to practice the Jewish way of life.
Date/Time: 15 Wednesday nights, November 5, 2008 - March 4, 2009, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
(no class on 11/26, 12/24, and 12/31)
Instructor: Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein
Register: By email to Kathy Berg or call the synagogue.
Fee: $100 for materials. No tuition.
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On Demand
Torah To Go
You pick the topic, you pick the place, and you get some friends together, and we will facilitate the learning. Email or call to set it up.
Instructors: Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein
Fee: None
Who Wrote the Torah?
Our first class, chosen by interested congregants, is an exploration of how the text of the Torah is put together. It will both examine historical and textual views. For details contact: the instructor.
Instructor: Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein
On Going
Coffee with Rashi
Wake up with friends, and join us for a cup of coffee and Torah study. We meet at 8:00 a.m. every Saturday before morning services. We study this week’s Torah portion guided by the commentary of the great Medieval French commentator, Rashi. No preparation or Hebrew experience is required. Drop in any week.
(Tea and Hot Chocolate are also available.)
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Date/Time: Every Saturday, 8 a.m..
Location: Smith Library
Instructor: Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein
Fee: None.
Bible Study
A word by word study and discussion of the Biblical text including the Books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel I and II, and Kings I and II exploring the historical background associated with each of the books. Hebrew language proficiency is not required.
Date/ Time: Every Thursday, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: Wine Room
Instructor: Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt
Fee: None
Hebrew Study
Exploring the Hebrew language including pronunciations and the use of the language in common day speech and in the Siddur.
Date/ Time: Every Sunday, 10:30-11:30 am (time change until Sept. 7)
Location: Wine Room
Instructor: Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt
Fee: None
Talmud Study
A word by word study and discussion of the Talmudic tractate of Sanhedrin using the traditional ways of studying Talmud using the commentaries of Rashi and Tosafot. Discussion of how the legal principles in Sanhedrin have affected jurisprudence today. Hebrew language proficiency is not required.
Date/ Time: Every Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Wine Room
Instructor: Ritual Coordinator Larry Eisenstadt
Fee: None
The Continuing Education courses
are partially funded by the following endowments:
Annette & Theodore Goodman
Drs. Malka & Ernie Goodman, Scholar in Residence
Elsie & John Halper/Lieberman Family
Harvey & Shirley Lubov, Scholar in Residence
Mervin E. Hites, Introduction to Hebrew
Yale Libman Haftarah Education Fund
Alexander & Sophia Rosenaur, Learners’ Minyan
Rose & Herman Schleiff
Dr. Everett & Norene Karon Young Adult Fund |
