The Schwarz-Kurz-Zeller Adult Education Institute
Helene Geiger & Arleen Barisa
Adult Education
Committee Chairs
For more information contact:
adulted@bethelyardley.org
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 2023-2024 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?
Weekly Classes
Jewish Political Traditions
Jewish Political Traditions
Wednesday Mornings, 10:00 – 11:00 AM starting on October 18, in person at Beth El
Instructor: Rabbi Cantor
Using key historical events from Jewish history as a backdrop, we will examine some of the key political questions that Jews have struggled with over the millennia, such as: Who should rule the community – religious or secular authority? How should an individual interact with the greater society? Program includes readings and group discussion.
Monthly Classes
Book club
Beth El Book Club
Sundays, 10:30am or 7:45pm
Check calendar for dates.
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
Check calendar for dates.
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.
Jewish LIFECYCYLE SERIES
Jewish Lifecycle Series
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:30PM
Starting in November
Learning Leader for Series: Rabbi Cantor
Funeral and Mourning Practices
Nov. 1, 2023 7:00-8:30 PM
The Jewish Wedding
Dec. 20, 2023 7:00-8:30 PM
Jewish Child-Rearing Practices
Jan. 24, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM
Jewish Approach to End-of-Life
Feb. 28, 2024 7:00-8:30 PM
This Wednesday evening series includes
15-minute evening minyan.
Special Classes, Events & Programs
Jewish Discussions & Watch Party on The Good Place
Discussion Leader: Rabbi Cantor
"The Good Place" is a very funny show based on serious theology. Come and laugh through each episode together, then join rabbi Cantor as we discuss the Jewish themes behind the humor.
Eric Fishbein
Choosing the best Medicare Plan
Eric Fishbein
Thursday, October 19
8:00pm
Register here. The Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Eric Fishbein is the Assistant VP of Managed Care at Virtua Health, one of New Jersey’s largest not for profithealth systems. Eric has two decades of experience in managed care consulting and contracting, working with various insurance companies and healthcare organizations. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Economics from Lehigh University, a Master of Health Administration from Cornell University, and he is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Click HERE for more information.
Author Lynn Levin
Book & Author Event with Lynn Levin, author of House Parties
Sunday, October 22 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
In person at Beth El
Join us for a discussion and book-signing with local author Lynn Levin, whose debut collection of short stories was published this spring.
Click HERE for information.
Theater Field Trip
Raisin in the Sun, Bristol Riverside Theater
February 18, 2024 – Sunday Matinee
$$, RSVP Required. More information to 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).
