Events

Adult Education

We offer three major adult education programmes: Access to Judaism on Wednesday nights, Torah breakfast on Shabbat mornings, and Talmud shiur on Sunday afternoons. Below, you can find the details about all three.

 

Access to Judaism

Every Wednesday, 8pm - 9:30pm

Are you looking to convert to Judaism? Do you have Jewish heritage and want to connect with your roots? Do you just want to learn more about how Jews think and live? Then this is the course for you!

This course teaches Hebrew and an introduction to Judaism for anyone interested in taking part. We team up with our sister synagogues, ELELS and Sukkat Shalom, to teach this programme, so you will learn from all of the best rabbis in Essex.

The Wednesday classes are on Zoom. We also have a lively in-person culture, and many of the people on the programme have formed lasting friendships.

To find out more, email admin@swesrs.org.uk or call  020 8599 0936.

 

Weekly Shabbat Torah Breakfast

Every Saturday, 9am - 10am

Sit around a small table and discuss how we understand the ancient words of our tradition in the modern day.

Rabbi Jordan’s classes begin with the weekly Torah portion, its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern as we seek to discover their eternal relevance. Rabbi Lev’s classes look at Jewish practice and philosophy throughout the centuries.

Experienced students are valued for their accumulations of knowledge, newcomers for their fresh insight. We apologise, but this is only offered in person for the time being.

Please let the office know you are coming, so we have enough mugs for tea and breakfast delights - admin@swesrs.org.uk or 020 8599 0936

 

Talmud Shiur

Every Sunday, 2pm-5pm

Every Sunday, Rabbi Lev is holding a Talmud class.

Mincha prayers are at 2pm, followed by classes from 3pm-5pm.

This is for people who already know their aleph-bet and want to get deep into understanding rabbinic texts. We are working our way through Pirkei Avot, the rabbis’ greatest hits of aphorisms.

We have a fantastic group of regulars, and would love to see more of you there. It is set up so that you don’t have to come every week, but can drop in and out as suits you. Please let us know if you are interested in attending by emailing lev@swesrs.org.uk

 

 

Upcoming Adult Education

  • Weekly Shabbat Torah & Tea with Rabbi Jordan

    Saturday March 23, 9:00 am to 10:00 am

    APOLOGIES BUT IN PERSON ONLY FOR THE TIME BEING

    Sit around a small table and discuss how we understand the ancient words of our tradition in the modern day.

    Rabbi Jordan’s classes will begin with the weekly Torah portion, its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern as we seek to discover their eternal relevance. Rabbi Lev’s classes will focus on  “What does Judaism say about…” various topics to be advertised in advance.

    Experienced students are valued for their accumulations of knowledge, newcomers for their fresh insight.

    Please let Deborah in the office know you are coming, so we have enough mugs for tea and breakfast delights - admin@swesrs.org.uk or  020 8599 0936

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