Adult Education Upcoming Programs and Events 2025-2026
For more information on programs and events click on the links below.
For more information about Adult Education scroll down the page.
Bring your friends!
Book Club
Build a richer understanding of the chosen book read by sharing and listening to member's perspectives and insights.
Learning & Lattes (NEW this year!)
Ready for a little coffee-fueled inspiration this Fall and Winter? Like your latte with a side of Rashi? This year, we’re elevating the learning as well as the caffeine level for adult learners. Check out our program listing – and join us!
Culture and Cream Cheese
Discuss all the interesting Jewish themed genres, including art exhibitions, authors, books, cultural happenings and more.
Click HERE for a summary of books discussed.
Living Room Learning (New this year!) Space is limited DECEMBER
Members open their home for learning with Rabbi Monson. Casual, small group and Jewish themed topics. Space is limited. RSVP now.
Kibitz Club (NEW this year!)
Join fellow lovers of Yiddishkeit on Mondays to share experiences, stories, jokes, music, and more! No previous Yiddish required.
Torah Tidbits (formerly known as Torah Study
Join Rabbi and Congregation Beth El members on Saturday mornings (9:00am) to discuss the Parashat of the week. No prior knowledge needed. Scroll down the page for more information.
Learning has no age limit. Something for Everyone!
Check out our weekly, monthly and special classes/programs below.
We’re starting the new year with a range of educational programs to fit your interests and schedule. There’s something for everyone! Check out the listings below and join us!
The Adult Education Committee welcomes your feedback and help as we continue to plan our 2025-2026 season. All volunteers warmly welcomed!
- Is there a topic you’d like to learn about or teach?
- Are you good with social media?
- Do you have art, photography or writing skills?
- Do you enjoy planning events and programs?
Helene Geiger & Arleen Barisa
Adult Education
Committee Chairs
For more information contact:
adulted@bethelyardley.org
Take a Look Back
Weekly Classes
torah tidbits
Torah Tidbits (formerly known as Torah Study )
Every Saturday, 9:00am
Join Rabbi and Congregation Beth El members on Saturday mornings to discuss the Parasha of the week. No prior knowledge needed.
Monthly Classes
learning & lattes
Learning & Lattes
Meets weekly (check calendar for dates and times)
Ready for a little coffee-fueled inspiration this Fall? Like your latte with a side of Rashi? This year, we’re elevating the learning as well as the caffeine level for adult learners. Check out our program listing – and join us!
Book club
Beth El Book Club
Use link below to see dates and book titles.
Calling all readers! Beth El’s new book club is open to all adults. Whether it’s fiction, current events or memoirs, you’ll find something of interest to read and discuss.
Culture & Cream cheese
Culture & Cream Cheese (Formerly known as Book Nosh)
Sundays, 10:30am - 12:00noon
Session Leader: Alex Geiger
Join us in person to discuss all the interesting books, movies, TV shows, art exhibitions, Broadway shows, operas, and any other cultural happenings that have a Jewish theme, a Jewish author, or Jewish characters that you have run across since our last meeting.
Click HERE for a summary of books discussed at meetings this year.
Kibitz Club
Kibitz Club
Check calendar for dates and times.
Meets monthly on Mondays.
3:15pm-4:15pm
This is not a class but a way to keep Yiddish alive. Share stories, experiences, and more! No experience needed. All levels welcome.
Special Classes, Events & Programs
Havdalah & Movie
Havdalah & Movie
Saturday Nights
November 15
May 2
Save the dates for movie night! More information will follow.
bRISTOL RIVERSIDE THEATER TRIP
Bristol Riverside Theater Trip
Sunday, April 26
More information will follow.
ADULT EDUCATION ARCHIVES
Did you know that recordings of many Adult Education classes and programs are available on the Congregation Beth El website? Click here to access our archives or visit the menu bar at the top of the page; click Learn or click on the Archives tab (at the end of the menu bar).