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Adult Education programs are a strong factor in community learning at Congregation Har Shalom. We value the continued growth of our congregants and the greater Jewish community, this value being directly reflected in the varied and flexible learning options offered directly through the synagogue and through community partners. Find your next great learning opportunity in in the catalog below and get signed up through our simple online registration process.

Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities:

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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2022

Forgiving Ourselves with Rabbi Simmons
Thursday, Sep 29th 8:00p
Join us in person for one or both of these sessions with Rabbi Simmons to get into the mindset and spirit of the 5783 High Holy Days.
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Saturday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2022

Derekh Tefilah: Explore prayers, their meaning, and function
Shabbat, Oct 8th 10:00a
Derekh Tefilah - explore prayers, their meaning and function, on Shabbat mornings, at 10 AM with Hazzan Ozur Bass. We will cover the following: • 10/8 – Avot, the first paragraph of the amidah • 12/3 – Gevurot, the second paragraph of the amidah • 1/21 - Kedusha, the third paragraph of the Amidah • 2/11 – Sim Shalom, concluding the amidah • 3/11 - kadish • 4/15 – prayer for rain in the winter; prayer for dew in the summer • 5/27 – Aleinu • 6/17 – Adon Olam
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2022

Meshorerim with Hazzan Ozur Bass
Wednesday, Oct 12th 8:00p
Join us in person the 2nd Wednesday of the month to create simple harmonies for familiar prayer melodies.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2022

Hebrew Reading Crash Course - Part 2 (Virtual)
Wednesday, Oct 19th 8:00p to 9:00p
If you already know about half of the Hebrew letters and can put them together to make simple words, join us for Part 2 of our Hebrew Reading Crash Course with Mickey Burstein to add a little more Hebrew reading and vocabulary to your repertoire!
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2022

Trope Class with Hazzan Ozur Bass
Sunday, Oct 23rd 11:00a to 12:00p
Learn the symbols and groups used for chanting the Torah, with easy musical examples and group practice. Available in person & on Zoom.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2022

ScholarStream - Series 2: What's Your Burning Question? (Virtual)
Wednesday, Oct 26th 8:00p
Thank you for your interest in ScholarStream 5783! Beginning in August and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, the Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer seven series that will bring your community face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer. All ScholarStream lectures will be recorded and made available to all registered participants.
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2022

Hebrew Reading Crash Course - Part 2 (Virtual)
Wednesday, Oct 26th 8:00p to 9:00p
If you already know about half of the Hebrew letters and can put them together to make simple words, join us for Part 2 of our Hebrew Reading Crash Course with Mickey Burstein to add a little more Hebrew reading and vocabulary to your repertoire!
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2022

Continuing the Conversation with Rabbi Simmons: Abortion through a Jewish lens
Sunday, Oct 30th 10:00a
Women of the community are invited to join Rabbi Simmons for a discussion and study of multidenominational modern texts.
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2022

Trope Class with Hazzan Ozur Bass
Sunday, Oct 30th 11:00a to 12:00p
Learn the symbols and groups used for chanting the Torah, with easy musical examples and group practice. Available in person & on Zoom.
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 2 , 2022

ScholarStream - Series 2: What's Your Burning Question? (Virtual)
Wednesday, Nov 2nd 8:00p
Thank you for your interest in ScholarStream 5783! Beginning in August and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, the Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer seven series that will bring your community face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer. All ScholarStream lectures will be recorded and made available to all registered participants.
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Recordings and Resources from past Har Shalom Programs:

View recordings from
"The Life & Afterlife of King David; Why this ancient king still matters to modern Jews" with Rabbi Raskin
October 27 | November 10 | November 17

Click HERE to read our Elul Empowerment Messages

Click HERE to read our Omer Insights

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Sun, September 25 2022 29 Elul 5782