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Learn with us

We offer a robust selection of classes. No matter your interests or schedule, there's something for everyone. Explore offerings and find the perfect fit for your learning journey!​

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Read on to learn about our different series

  • Full listing off all offerings​

  • Unlocking the Jewish Library

  • Sunday Cafe

  • Holiday and Other Classes

  • Residencies

  • Weekly Parsha Class

Adult Education Calendar

See below of for a full listing of adult education offerings. Please check back throughout the year as classes are added. Scroll down to see classes by category.

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Jewish Library

Unlocking the Jewish Library: Encountering Judaism’s Sacred Texts

The library of Jewish sacred literature is a vast ocean. Spanning more than 3,500 years, these texts were written across continents, cultures, and centuries. They speak in many voices and genres—from narrative and poetry to legal discourse and spiritual reflection. Each generation builds upon what came before, creating an ongoing conversation that links us to our ancestors while inviting us to bring our own experiences, questions and insights.

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This 28-week course, led by eight different teachers, offers an accessible introduction to the major genres of Jewish sacred literature and the relationships between them. Together we will explore Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Halachah, Responsa (Teshuvot), Tefilah, Chasidut, Kabbalah–with the aim of gaining a deeper appreciation for the texts that continue to shape Jewish life and tradition.

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Participants are encouraged to join the full course (all eight modules), but are also welcome to register for individual modules. Classes are designed to be engaging and meaningful for both beginners and seasoned learners. No prior knowledge or experience is required—only curiosity and a willingness to explore.

SundaY Cafe

Join the CBI Adult Education Committee on select Sundays for a presentation and discussion along with coffee and conversation. Program runs 10:30–11 am coffee and nosh, 11 am–12 pm presentation and discussion.

  • Sun, Nov 01
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream
    Nov 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    Meeting Point: Observations and Reflections from an Israeli Somatic Trauma Therapist During Three Years of War
  • Sun, Nov 08
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream
    Nov 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
  • Sun, Nov 15
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream
    Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    Led by Deborah Barer
  • Sun, Nov 22
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream
    Nov 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    Led by Janet Bowdan, Susan Comninos, and Judith Chalmer
  • Sun, Dec 13
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream
    Dec 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    CBI Social Hall and Livestream, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    Eating Does It—Healing Ourselves and Our Planet with Food: Or How a Jewish Valley Girl Meets up with Science and Tikkun Olam Led by Kathy Pollard Co-sponsored by the CBI Tikkun Olam Committee and Dayenu

Holiday and other classes

Join us for other learning opportunities throughout the year. Programs are added throughout the year.

  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 30
    Register for room location
    Sep 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Register for room location, 253 Prospect St, Dover, NJ 07801, USA
    Led by Henny Lewin and Carol Jolly
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 07
    Register for room location
    Oct 07, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Register for room location, 253 Prospect St, Dover, NJ 07801, USA
    Led by Henny Lewin and Carol Jolly
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 14
    Register for room location
    Oct 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Register for room location, 253 Prospect St, Dover, NJ 07801, USA
    Led by Henny Lewin and Carol Jolly
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 21
    Register for room location
    Oct 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Register for room location, 253 Prospect St, Dover, NJ 07801, USA
    Led by Henny Lewin and Carol Jolly
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 28
    Register for room location
    Oct 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Register for room location, 253 Prospect St, Dover, NJ 07801, USA
    Led by Henny Lewin and Carol Jolly

Residencies

Weekly Parsha Class

Join CBI Rabbis or guest leaders for a discussion of the weekly Torah portion. All are welcome, no prior knowledge or experience required. Each session stands alone, feel free to come whenever it works for you. And please feel free to bring your own lunch! In person only. No registration required.

  • Weekly Parsha Class
    Weekly Parsha Class
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 09
    CBI Library
    Oct 09, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    CBI Library, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    A discussion of the weekly Torah portion.
  • Weekly Parsha Class
    Weekly Parsha Class
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 16
    CBI Library
    Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    CBI Library, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    A discussion of the weekly Torah portion.
  • Weekly Parsha Class
    Weekly Parsha Class
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 30
    CBI Library
    Oct 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    CBI Library, 253 Prospect St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    A discussion of the weekly Torah portion.

Adult Ed Committee

The Adult Education Committee is comprised of Abigial G-P, Penina Glazer, Phyllis Eckstein, Larry Fine, Joshua Roth, Dave Gorin, Vivian Bresnitz, Dean Hartshorn, and Clara Rosenberg.

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