Lifelong learning is the best way to apply Jewish values to our lives. It’s also about the knowledge we gain and how we use it in our everyday lives.
Those born Jewish, Jews-by-choice and non-Jewish spouses/partners all find enlightening and stimulating discussion at Wise Temple. We offer many topics for varied interests, many times for busy schedules and many ways to challenge, inspire, and engage your thinking.
Use the red registration buttons on this page to register for any Adult Education class. Questions about registering? Contact Celeste Lawler at 513.793.2997 or clawler@wisetemple.org
Join us for a small and intimate group worship experience. We will start with Tefillah, followed by a short reading from the torah and always end with a discussion around the Parashat H’shavua. No prior Torah experience necessary. Register online to join in person or via Zoom.
Take a middle-of-the-day break to feed your mind. Fascinating content led by our expert rabbis, rabbinic interns, talented staff, and guest speakers will give you a deeper understanding of the Torah and its meaning in our lives. All classes are offered in person and via Zoom. Please register and feel free to attend in person or virtually using the red registration buttons. We will send you additional information 24 hours before each program.
Meet with our rabbis and education staff during your lunch break to learn about select Jewish topics revolving around culture, politics and history. This interactive conversation stimulates participants in a guided discussion. Advance registration requested.
Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch
Welcome to the wonderful sea of Talmud study! Ever curious about the Jewish perspectives on key issues of Jewish life and practice? Rabbi Hirsch is restarting our monthly study sessions on rabbinic literature, where he will help you explore foundational texts, engage in meaningful learning, and have some wonderful debates. This year, we’ll be exploring the command to honor one’s father and mother. This once-a-month class will open your eyes to the enduring richness and origins of Jewish ideas and practices. No prior experience with Talmud study is necessary, as this course is designed to be accessible to all. Register online to join in person or via Zoom.
How many times has your interest been piqued by a speaker or topic on Judaism, only for you to learn that the lecture was happening in New York, L.A. or even Israel? Our Guest Speaker Series brings conversations with the world’s most renowned Jewish thinkers directly to you, either in person or via Zoom. Check the temple’s calendar for dates for our upcoming guests.
September – November, 2025
Presented by Rabbi Zachary Goodman
Based on material from the Shalom Hartman Institute, this 8-part series is for those wanting to learn more about the history of Israel through such pivotal events as the Balfour Declaration (1917), the UN Partition Plan (1947), and the Six-Day War (1967), while also contextualizing these milestones in the wake of October 7, 2023. Each session features a lecture and roundtable discussion, with optional background readings and primary sources for deeper exploration. No prior experience required. This series takes place on eight Sunday mornings at Wise Center. Registration requested.
January – April 2026
Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch
Session Dates:
Jan 25, Feb 1, 8 & 22, Mar 8 & 15, Apr 12 & 19
Course Description
Jewish Values & the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict is an 8-session Sunday morning learning series rooted in curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute. For decades, Israel served as a unifying symbol across the global Jewish community—but in recent years, and especially following the events of October 7, 2023, it has become a source of pain, tension, and deep disagreement.
This course aims to foster a renewed sense of shared peoplehood by exploring the values that shape diverse Jewish perspectives on Israel and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Together, we will engage with themes such as justice, security, dignity, peoplehood, and peace. Rather than advocating a single political stance, we will cultivate space for respectful dialogue, strengthening our ability to learn from one another, stay connected across differences, and hold complexity with honesty and care.
Registration requested. Sessions take place at Wise Center.
For more information contact Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning @ mcheck@wisetemple.org
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