The PJC offers Adult Learning with our Rabbi throughout the year. Our courses have included weekly Torah study (Hebrew Bible), the writings and widsom of our Sages (TaNaKh), Jewish philosophy and ethics. Our Rabbi encourages congregants to select topics of interest. We engage in open dialogue, debate and foster deepening friendships; all essential components of a rich, Jewish life.
Both the newcomer and the already knowledgeable are encouraged to explore the endless dimensions of Jewish culture, sacred texts, mysticism, current events, legend and lore, spirituality, theology and history. Once a month, after Shabbat services, we offer a Women’s Group for discussion and reflection, in an intimate setting.
Registration is required for all classes. There is no registration fee unless noted otherwise.
Weekly Learning: Joseph and His Brothers
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30pm
First Class Oct. 21
At the PJC
Wednesday Lunch and Learn
Dates To Be Announced
FALL SPEAKERS SERIES: Textlines: Jewish Writers on Jewish Literature
Please watch the newsletter for Schedules and more information.
Book Group
Dates are given in the weekly announcements, or contact Barbara Saunders-Adams for up to date information.
Joseph and His Brothers
The story of Joseph and his brothers–rich, layered, thrilling, and profoundly moving–is among the crowning achievements of world literature. From the biblical editors, to the ancient rabbis, to the Kabbalistic masters, to Rembrandt, to Thomas Mann, to Andrew Lloyd Weber, Joseph has and continues to be a subject and object of fascination for countless writers, artists, and seekers. Over seven weeks in the fall we will explore the Joseph story in all of its marvelous, technicolor complexity.
Please RSVP to the office, suggested donation of $75.
Wednesday Lunch and Learn
Held via Zoom, topics will vary based on the interests of the group.
Chevrutah Learning with the Rabbi
Chevruta learning–paired learning with a friend–is among the most ancient and powerful ways to approach Jewish text. Rabbi Resnick is excited to learn in Chevruta with anyone–of any age!–throughout the year. Each Chevruta course will last three weeks. Scheduling is flexible and content is driven by the students’ interest. If you’re interested in studying one-on-one with Rabbi Resnick, please email office@pjc.org. Slots are somewhat limited.
Book Group
The PJC Book Group meets monthly. Each month a congregant suggests a title to the group. When there is a consensus, we usually have three to four weeks to read the book. At the set date, there is a discussion — in person or on Zoom. We have had several guest authors join our meetings, including Matti Friedman who zoomed in from Israel, and our own authors, Gloria Goldreich (Horowitz), Karen Dukess, Jordan Salama and Efrem Sigel. The meeting’s host creates five to 10 questions to facilitate discussion. Then, participants can bring up whatever aspect of the book speaks to them. The one caveat is the selection must have either a Jewish theme or a Jewish author. The Book Group is open to all interested congregants.