Beth David: Classes

Jewish tradition teaches that the study of Torah is a mitzvahmitzvah:commandment of unparalleled importance. Indeed, most parents do everything within their power to provide the best possible education for their children. At Beth David, it is considered an integral part of the mission of the congregation to provide opportunities for continuing education.

Beth David is proud of Rabbi Adler for many reasons; not the least of those is his ability as teacher and educator. Rabbi Adler is respected across the spectrum of the greater Hartford Jewish community for his pedagogical skills and talents.

Some classes take place at the synagogue, some daily and some weekly. Other study occurs away from the Beth David campus, in homes and centers around town. Adult education is offered on a variety of levels, from elementary Hebrew reading to advanced Talmud. Not every class is for everybody, but there is something for everyone.

The Weekly Parsha, Wednesdays @ 12:30-1:30pm

This class is a "lunch-n-learn", and no previous text study is required. This group convenes in a conference room at the law offices of Levy and Droney at 74 Batterson Park Road in Farmington.

Talmud Sanhedrin, Thursdays @ 12:00-1:00pm

This class studies a passage from the Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin addresses matters pertaining to the Jewish legal system. The group is hosted by Mr. Harry Weller and meets at the Rocky Hill offices of the Connecticut States Attorney, 300 Corporate Place.

Monthly Women's Study Group

This group convenes monthly, and meets at the homes of participants. The topic can be parsha, halachah; or an idea suggested by the group. The Women's Torah Study class normally convenes the first Thursday of every month. Please check with the synagogue office for the time, place and topic of this month’s session.

Sunday Night Pizza and Study 5:00-6:00pm, once a month

This program is a one hour study for adults, with the first 30 minutes spent in personal or chavruta study; and the last 30 minutes are spent in a lecture discussion. The lecture discussions rotate between Rabbi Adler and Dr. Elisha Russ-Fishbane. Pizza is sponsored by Beth David.