Email rabbi@chabadofstowe.com
New! Temple Sinai Book Group
Starting Monday, November 3 at 5:30 PM at Temple.
We’ll begin with Hannah Senesh: Her Life and Diary and plan to meet once a month, with future books chosen together as a group. Facilitated initially by Jen Prue. In person only.
➡️ Please purchase your own copy of the book here and read the diary portion (pages 1–166) before our first meeting. Bring your book, bring a snack (yes, wine is welcome), and bring your curiosity. Come ready to read, talk, and enjoy community.
Sunday, November 23 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Following our outdoor “Talmud al Fresco” session, join Rabbi David for an evening of text, food, and conversation inspired by The Boy on the Door on the Ox: An Unusual Spiritual Journey Through the Strangest Jewish Texts. Together, we’ll taste some of the most surprising, puzzling, and playful passages in Jewish tradition—stories that stretch the imagination and invite us to see holiness through encounters with text. Dinner will be provided. In person only.
Torah Study Group Every Thursday morning at 10
Adult Hebrew Classes
From not knowing the Aleph Bet to chanting Torah, this weekly study group has grounded our learners in Lashon Kodesh, the holy language of Hebrew.
Scholar-in-Residence
We have been blessed to bring world-renowned scholars who share the depth of their learning with our community. This learning opportunity allows us to dive into profound and formative aspects of Jewish learning. Click here for past Scholars-in-Residence.
Chabad offers many adult ed classes. Click the logo for details.
Parsha Study With Rabbi Junik
Join Rabbi Eliyahu every Monday for an engaging Parsha class.
Together, we explore the weekly Torah portion through the lens of Chassidic insight.
Open to all backgrounds and levels
ELDERS HEART TO HEART CONVERSATIONS
This one hour conversation continues monthly on zoom. We are a gathering of elders. We share and reflect on what is most important to us about aging, grandparenting, parenting and whatever stands out at the time. We are comforted by each other’s listening. If you would like to join, please contact Judy
1:30-2:30, the 3rd Wednesday each month by zoom.
Drop In Mah Jongg every Wednesday morning from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
American Antisemitism – Past & Present with Rabbi Dan Judson
Four Wednesday Sessions on Zoomfrom 7:00-8:30pm
11/12, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10
Join one of Rabbi David's mentors, who visited JCOGS in June, to explore the rise in American antisemitism and its deeply troubling but fascinating history, as we try to make historical sense of this moment.
This event is sponsored by Hebrew College, JCOGS, and Combined Jewish Philanthropies
For schedule and info/registration for the classes, please contact the RJC Office.
Tuesday’s Adult Ed Program
in person and via Zoom!
10:30 - 11:30 am
Twenty-three hundred years ago, an unnamed Hebrew sage known only as Koheleth, the Assembler of Wisdom, rocked the ancient Jewish world with a critique of society that shattered conventional notions of God, piety, politics, and power. Koheleth lived in a world of change and challenge not unlike our own. His teachings, known as the Book of Ecclesiastes, sought to empower people not unlike ourselves, which is why this book of the Hebrew Bible still speaks to us today.
In this contemporary and accurate translation, Rami Shapiro presents the Book of Ecclesiastes as neither revelation nor prophecy but as a rational and inspirational guide to living well in the midst of uncertainty. Shapiro shows how Koheleth’s God demands neither sacrifice nor adherence to commandments, offering instead a practical lifestyle rooted in moderation, meaningful work, and friendship.
BOOKS OF JEWISH INTEREST 2025 AT BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY AND BY ZOOM
All books are available at Amazon and Abe’s Books and some are available at theBethlehem Public Library
Meetings are open to anyone, and everyone interested in participating in a reading group. Please email Gail Robinson for Zoom information.
Hebrew Lessons
Join us via Zoom
Interested in learning to read Hebrew or increase your skills?
Pam Hausler will be offering classes for adults.
No previous experience necessary.
Beginners Hebrew
Tuesdays, 6 pm to 7 pm
Prayer Book Hebrew
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Pamela.hausler@gmail.com.
Hebrew Tutoring Available
Literature Lovers
Please contact office@uvjc.org
for the Zoom link and location
Over 8 monthly sessions, we will explore how Torah (Jewish wisdom) frames time as a sacred dimension of Jewish life, engaging classical and modern sources to examine how days, seasons, and cycles shape consciousness, community, and covenant. Together we will consider how marking time with awareness can nurture balance, resilience, and joy.
Many congregations and clergy in Vermont offer torah study groups or even personal torah study arrangements.
Additional resources on torah study can be found online:
