Adult Education
Jewish Learning does not end with a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at 13! FVJC offers are variety of ongoing educational workshops, and continuing education programs. These programs are open to all adults in our community.
Workshops
Each year, our Education Committee prepares a calendar of informative educational workshops.
All congregants and friends, regardless of age, are invited to attend the Soul Food Series programs. No prior knowledge or fee is required. All programs are at FVJC and times can be found on the website calendar.
Oct. 26 Digital Photography – Rob Hyner Nov. 9 "Breaking News” – Martin Fletcher (JCC Book Festival) Nov 14 Israel Thru Our Eyes (Following Kabbalat Shabbat) Nov. 16 Ethical Wills – Rabbi Herman Dec. 14 Christian Beginnings – Rabbi Herman March 29 Superstition – Rabbi Herman
Please contact Marilyn Ettman, Education Committee Chair, for more information or to make a “menu” suggestion for a program.
Adult B'Nai Mitzvah
Do you regret not becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah as a teenager? FVJC has a two-year Adult B'nai Mitzvah program, which has provided hundreds of adults the opportunity to:
- learn Hebrew
- learn the rituals of Bar/Bat Mitzvah
- form lasting relationships with fellow classmates
This two-year course of study includes Hebrew, history, prayer, ethics, mysticism, Jewish law, life cycle, holidays, customs, The Holocaust and Jewish texts. FVJC-ES has offered this class for the 29 years and we’re proud of all our Adult B’not Mitzvah students. The class meets for one hour a week on Sunday mornings in the Rabbi’s office, beginning November 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Lifecycle Judaism
New Location! Mondays with the Rabbi!
Mondays with Rabbi Herman will take place at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation- Emek Shalom, from 1:30-2:30 pm. We learn about interesting topics presented enthusiastically by our Rabbi. Your attendance will provide a forum for lively discussions. Please join us! This month’s topic: The Vible. Contact Edie Offenhartz at 693-0155 for more information. Sponsored by The Chai Center.
