2025-2026 | 5786 Adult Learning & Spiritual Practice Opportunities
From Susan Glazer, Adult Education Committee Chair:
As we begin the year 5786, we are looking forward to offering a rich array of Adult Education programs. Educational opportunities, along with spiritual and social experiences, allow us to come together as a strong community. We have formatted this year’s booklet to highlight the ongoing energy, wisdom, and leadership that Rabbi Allison Poirier continues to bring to our synagogue.
Most of our educational offerings will be in person to optimize our sense of community; however, some will be on Zoom to take advantage of leaders and programs that are outside our immediate geographic area. Kiddush Conversations will continue to be in person as well as livestreamed.
Many programs will continue, including Rabbi Poirier‘s fall and spring classes; Rabbi Perkins’ weekly Daf Yomi sessions on Monday mornings beginning on October 20; and Rabbi Leslie Gordon’s Re-imagined Torah on Two Feet on Shabbat mornings. This year, however, Rabbi Gordon’s classes will be led twice a month by popular demand. Cantor Sohn will lead a new monthly Rosh Chodesh Song Circle. We will also continue to offer monthly Kiddush Conversations to hear from Temple members about their personal life experiences and challenges. Speakers from outside the Temple community as well as Temple members will present a variety of stimulating topics, including current events in Israel and antisemitism. Please consult the weekly ComingUp@Aliyah for any program updates, times, and venues.
I wish to thank the committee chairs, whose programs appear in this booklet. I also wish to extend a special thanks to Rabbi Allison Poirier, Rabbi Carl Perkins,
Rabbi Leslie Gordon, Joan Perlman (Director of Congregational Learning and Engagement), Co-VPs of Education Dan Winograd and Quinn Pertman, the Adult Ed Committee, Margie Glazer, and the speakers who are participating in the programs this year.
Please feel free to browse this booklet for educational and spiritual opportunities and attend a program or two, or many more.
Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and sweet 5786!
B’Shalom,
Susan Glazer, Adult Education Committee Chair