The Adult Education committee welcomes new members and suggestions for classes. Please contact our committee via this form.
View the Adult Learning Calendar Here View Class Recordings Here
Adult Education OFFERINGS:
- All classes are open unless indicated. Some are offered online via Zoom, some are in person and some are hybrid.
- Find class information in the OZ Weekly Email Announcement, and on the Ohavi Zedek Calendar.
- For Zoom classes, the link is on the event web-listing. Please make sure your full first and last name are viewable on Zoom, so we know who you are and can admit you.
ONGOING OFFERINGS
LUNCH & LEARN
This monthly program with lunch provided by donation introduces participants to important topics, organizations and experiences by local Vermonters. Read about our 2024-2025 monthly lunchtime program here.
MAH JONGG
LEARN, PRACTICE & PLAY! Are you interested in learning how to play this Chinese game of tiles imported to the US 100 years ago and loved by Jewish women for decades? Lynda Siegel is our project leader; please fill out this form to add your name to the next class series.
Click here to watch Queen of Mah-Jongg [Stuck in Vermont 709]
ELDERS HEART TO HEART CONVERSATIONS
This one hour conversation meets 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 fill out this form.
- 1:30-2:30, the 3rd Wednesday each month by Zoom.
OZ MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
The OZ Monthly Book Club welcomes adult readers. Gatherings are by Zoom at 8-9pm. They are casual and book selections are determined by the group, with topics that are related to Jewish themes and concepts. Read more here.
CHAILIGHTS
At ChaiLights, OZ serves Sunday morning bagels, coffee and fun, interesting social experiences for adults. Learn more and register.
SOME OTHER CURRENT EDUCATION OFFERINGS (see the OZ Calendar & Announcements)
- “Introduction to Hebrew Reading” series on Zoom
- “Can we talk and listen about Israel” a series of twice monthly facilitated conversations
- “Transformation and Change, with Michael Strauss” a 4 session zoom series
- Pickleball in the Social Hall!
- And more…
LECTURE SERIES
The A. Pearly and Edith C. Feen Lecture Series and the Annual Rabbi Max Wall Lecture are major annual or semi-annual programs supported by OZ.
We also host periodic Scholar in Residence programs.
ADULT EDUCATION RESOURCES:
- OZ Members can access our library of private video recording by logging in here.
About Life Long Learning/Adult Education at Ohavi Zedek
The Adult Education Committee invites you to come and learn! OZ Adult Education (OZAE) seeks to engage congregation members and the broader community both by drawing on members’ experience and skills and responding to an appetite for learning. Whether directly related to Jewish practice and philosophy, or of a more secular nature, OZAE programs promote connections—between young and old, Jews near and far, our present and our past – all dedicated to enhancing the quality of participants’ Jewish life.
Criteria for a suggested donation for Ohavi Zedek Classes organized by the Life Long Learning/ Adult Education committee:
- There will be a suggested donation for selected classes
- Instructors will determine if there is a charge (for example, how much time it takes to prepare, their role, cost for similar classes etc.) Instructors can talk with Adult Education committee for guidance.
- If there is a suggested donation, there will be a range provided – higher for non-members.
- No participant will be turned away for lack of payment.
- The suggested donation for each class will get final approval from the committee chair.
Would you like to teach a class?
Ohavi Zedek Adult Education encourages community members and others to share their talents and expertise, welcoming both Jewish-related and secular programs. The OZAE Committee will make final decisions regarding accepting proposals to teach classes. If you are interested in teaching a program, please complete this PDF and return it to Ohavi Zedek’s Office or send it to the Adult Learning chair Nancy via this form.
OZ Adult Education Instructors:
- GUIDE for the INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR/HOST using ZOOM
- How did your course go? Please complete this 5-minute survey soon after your course ends so the committee can learn how it went and support you. Thank you!
