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
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 will not meet on November 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday
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
Canasta will not meet on November 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday
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 2025-2026 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, November 14
Beautiful: The Life of Hedy Lamarr by Stephen Michael Shearer
From the publisher: “[An]…in-depth and meticulously researched biography, written with the cooperation of Hedy’s children, intimate friends, and colleagues, [that] separates the truths from the rumors, the facts from the fables, about Hedy Lamarr, to reveal the life and character of one of classic Hollywood’s most beautiful and remarkable women.'”
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, November 11
“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 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.
This month’s discussion: Cantor Mandi Beckenstein: the “Blessing Effect” with author, Sariel Beckenstein
We often think of blessings as being conveyed by a rabbi or a parent, but we can also bless others and ourselves. Cantor Mandi will share insights about blessings and lead us in a writing exercise that will show us how to tap into the power of blessings. No materials needed, but you will have the opportunity to buy the book that inspired this practice.
Bring a bag supper to enjoy after Women’s Circle and before Shabbat Services.
No charge. Guests are welcome.
To register: https://bit.ly/42UrDRq
