Adult Education - Congregation Gates of Heaven

All of our programs, including Adult Education courses,
are being held virtually and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

Engage with thoughtful speakers, dive into discussions at our weekly classes with Rabbi Matt Cutler and others, and strengthen your relationship to Judaism and Israel through our lectures, community and coffee, Talmud, Torah sessions, and more! Whether you take a multi-session course or a single class, there is always a seat for you at the table.

High Holiday Learning

Ever wondered what the High Holidays are really all about?

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. September 7 and 14 with Rabbi Matt

Click here to register for one or both sessions.

The month of Elul, preceding the high holiday season, offers us space and time for contemplation, to make ourselves ready to enter the holiest time of our year. Take the opportunity to look inward and find ways to return to our best selves with Rabbi Matt.

Psalm 27 Support Group

How We Weather Life’s Storms with Rabbi Matt.

First meeting is on Rosh Chodesh Elul (the first day of the month of Elul), Sunday, August 28^th at 7:00 pm. Subsequent class schedule will be determined by our group. Click here to register for our first meeting.

ADULT LEARNING

The Jewish Roots of the Ouija Board

The High Holidays are a time of introspection—a time that we ask what the future holds for us? Are we in control? Is God? Maybe we should just use a Ouija Board. Yes, that spirit board or talking board, with the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0–9, the words "yes", "no", "hello" and "goodbye", along with various symbols and graphics.

It’s well known that Baltimore is the birthplace of the Ouija Board, but few people know of its Jewish connections. Join us as we journey into the history of the Ouija Board—the World’s Best-Selling Game.

Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 PM
In the Sisterhood/Hatkoff Room Live or Virtual on Zoom.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82536036757

FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 2:00 PM

WHAT IF THE ACT OF MAKING A ROUND CHALLAH FOR ROSH HASHANAH AS A COMMUNITY COULD HELP STOP THE NOISE CURRENTLY AROUND US, MAKING LIFE LESS STRESSFUL AND MORE MEANINGFUL?

A round challah is one of many ways that we make regular foods extra special in celebration of the New Year. This year, kick your challah-making game up a notch.

JOIN US FOR AN ONLINE BAKING WORKSHOP

(BAKE ALONG WITH US or JUST JOIN US ON SCREEN)

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 2:00 PM

Register for our online baking workshop here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldemupz0pHNWq4ZjVJ72hGb2NBTaImUud

Read about Beth Ricanati, MD

BRAIDED IS AVAILABLE TO BUY WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD, INCLUDING AMAZON AND BOOKSHOP.ORG.

The Fall cohorts of Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults are now enrolling!

This course if offered by ReformJudaism.org

September/October - December 2022; 10 one-hour sessions, $225

Familiarity with Hebrew can be a key to feeling at home in the Jewish community. Ten live online class sessions with our experienced Hebrew educators and a community of learners, coupled with independent practice between sessions, will enable students to master the alef-bet and recognize and understand common Hebrew words and phrases that are often heard in Reform congregational life.

This course assumes no prior Hebrew experience. A true beginner's course! After registration, students are given the Zoom link for our live classes, a link to purchase the workbook, and access to our extensive online course materials. Tuition is $225 and scholarships are available upon request.

https://reformjudaism.org/learning/judaism-classes/Learn-to-Read-Hebrew.

Weekly Sessions

ONGOING SYNAGOGUE PROGRAMS

Here is a list of the many ways you can connect with your Gates community:

Tai Chi
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
https://zoom.us/j/95087207294
(virtual and in-person in the Temple Tent)

**July & August, 2022 Community and Coffee with Ellen Eisenberg under the Temple Tent**
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
(in-person rain or shine and virtual)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83297737732

Talmud with Rabbi Matt
Thursdays at 12 noon (not held July & August, 2022)
Click Here to Join
(virtual and in-person)

Shabbat Services
Fridays at 7:00 pm
https://venue.streamspot.com/c8e4281c
(in-person and live-streamed)

Torah Study
Saturdays at 9:00 am
Click Here to Join
(in-person and virtual)