Temple Beth Abraham’s Adult Education Committee creates a rich array of classes and events for adult learners. Events include two ongoing Book Clubs, weekly Mah Jongg and Canasta games, Torah study with Rabbi Holtz, and a Women’s Circle program.
The Chair of our Adult Ed committee is Tracy Ostroff
For more information about TBA’s Adult Education Programming or to join the Adult Education Committee, please e-mail: adulted@tba-ny.org
MAH JONGG
Meetings take place weekly at Temple Beth Abraham
MONDAYS, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Mah Jongg will not meet on Monday, May 25. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 28 this week.
This is a friendly, non-competitive (no betting) gathering.
Email adulted@tba-ny.org or call the temple office (914) 631-1770 for more information.
Free for Temple members; $3.00/session for guests.
WEDNESDAYS, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Evening Mah Jongg will not meet on November 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday
This is a friendly, non-competitive (no betting) gathering.
Email adulted@tba-ny.org or call the temple office (914) 631-1770 for more information.
Free for Temple members; $5.00/session for guests.
TORAH STUDY
WEDNESDAYS, 10:00am-11:00am
Torah Study takes place in person in the Michael Karnes Conference Center at Temple Beth Abraham and on Zoom.
For Zoom links, please email info@tba-ny.org by the Tuesday prior at noon.
The class goes at its own pace through the Five Books of Moses (Torah), The Prophets (N’Vi’Im), and Writings (K’tuvim) (T-N-K or Tanakh) in English. You do not need to have previous knowledge of Torah, and you may join in at any point in the cycle.
There is no fee to attend.
SATURDAYS, during Conservative Services (In person and on Zoom)
Every week, we discuss the Parsha (Torah portion) that we read at services.
CANASTA
WEDNESDAYS, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn how to play the game!
Meetings take place weekly at Temple Beth Abraham
Initially this is an instructional class to learn to play the game. Those who need a refresher are also welcome to join us. In the future, we will organize weekly games for those who know how to play.
Email adulted@tba-ny.org or call the temple office (914) 631-1770 for more information.
MOVIE MAVENS
Movie Mavens meets select Saturdays from September or October (depending upon the timing of the High Holydays) through May.
We watch movies with Jewish themes. At the conclusion of the film, we have a moderated discussion.
Movie screenings alternate between in person and on Zoom
If you would like to suggest a movie for consideration for the 2026-2027 calendar, please email us at adulted@tba-ny.org
$5.00 per person suggested donation for guests. No charge for members.
BOOK CLUBS
Books & More – the Daytime Book club
Bi Monthly. On a Friday from 10:00am to 11:30am
NEXT MEETING: Friday, March 8
“Goyhood” by Reuven Fenton
From the publisher: “…a devoutly Orthodox Jewish man… discovers in middle age that he’s not, in fact, Jewish, and embarks on a remarkable road trip to come to grips with his fate; it’s Chaim Potok’s ‘The Chosen’ meets ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles.'”
Moderated by Sherry Saturno, Director of Administration and Membership
$5.00 suggested donation per guest. Guests please RSVP: (914) 631-1770 adulted@tba-ny.org
Books@Night – the Evening Book Club
Bi Monthly. Usually on Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May26
“This Is Not About Us” by Allegra Goodman
From the publisher: “When their beloved sister passes away, Sylvia and Helen Rubinstein are unmoored. A misunderstanding about apple cake turns into a decade of stubborn silence. Busy with their own lives—divorces, dating, career setbacks, college applications, bat mitzvahs and ballet recitals—their children do not want to get involved. As for their grandchildren? Impossible.”
Moderated by a congregant
$5.00 suggested donation per guest. Guests please RSVP: (914) 631-1770 adulted@tba-ny.org
WOMEN’S CIRCLE
Women’s circle meets monthly on a Friday from October through June.
Next meeting: March 15, 2026 at 5:45pm
Women in the Cantorate with Cantors Lauren Phillips Fogelman, Margot Goldberg and Mandi Beckenstein
The Journey of Women in the Reform Cantorate began in 1975 with the ordination of the first female cantor, Barbara Ostfeld. Our TBA community is lucky to have cantors spanning three decades of ordination, Mandi Beckenstein, Margot Goldberg and Lauren Fogelman. Join them as they share stories from their careers, favorite pieces of music, and insights into what it means to be a female cantor in today’s Jewish world.
Bring a bag supper to enjoy after Women’s Circle and before Shabbat Services.
No charge. Guests are welcome.
To register:https://bit.ly/TBAWomenMay15
SOME PAST ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
