Adult Education

The learning never stops at Temple Adat Shalom! The goal of our Adult Education programs is to engage
adults of every age group and interest. Our purpose is to bring the congregation together to build
community while learning. We at Temple Adat Shalom have different histories, needs and points of
view. We offer a full range of topics on a variety of subjects, utilizing our congregants as well as outside
presenters.

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Author Lecture and Book Signing: with Maggie Anton, author of “The Choice: A Novel of Love, Faith, and the Talmud.”  A powerful love story with a purpose: to challenge Jewish customs about women, marriage and equality. Intrigued? Join us in person as award- winning author, Maggie Anton takes us on an enlightening journey with her insight and wit, that will both surprise and delight you. This free event gives everyone an opportunity to meet and buy signed copies of Maggie Anton’s book afterwards.

Sunday Dec 11 from 3:30-5:00 pm. Dessert will be served.

Click here to register to attend in person at TAS.

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A series of Lectures by Dr. Virginia Shabatay

Oct 23 at 3:30 pm lecture #1 on the Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel: Existence and Celebration

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Oct 30 at 3:30 pm - How do we respond to Good and Evil? Our Jewish sages reply.

Join Dr. Virginia Shabatay in a presentation and discussion on the experience and understanding of good and of evil by Holocaust survivors Elie Wiesel, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and our own dear Rabbi Yehuda Shabatay.  Interestingly, there is one trait which is emphasized in Torah, among other sources, as fostering evil. What do you think it is? We’ll venture out and see what Arthur Ashe, a great tennis champion, has to say!  And something is asked of us. What is it?  Come for a lively, challenging discussion!
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Nov 6 at 3:30 pm lecture #2 on the Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel: No Time for Neutrality
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Nov 13 at 3:30 pm lecture #3 on the Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel: No Religion is an Island.
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Nov 20 at 3:30 pm lecture #4 on the Teachings of Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Holy Dimension.
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During the COVID precautions, many of our adult education programs were virtual and were recorded. Check out our library of previously recorded programs below.

Recorded Lectures (Fall 2021 - Current)

• The Life and Work of Chaim Soutine
  Sharon Goldhamer, Lecturer and Art Historian 
• Prayerbook Crash Hebrew -  Session 1 (11/09/22) Session 2 (11/16/22)
• Introduction to Judaism - Session 1 (10/18/22), Session 2 (10/25/22), Session 3 (11/08/22), Session 4 (11/15/22), Session 5 (11/29/22), Session 6 (12/6/22), Session 7 (12/13/22)
  Rabbi David Castiglione
• 2022 Non-Partisan Discussion of November California Ballot Measures
  (7 state propositions and 5 San Diego measures)
  Jason Bercovitch - District Direct for Congressman Scott Peters
• HHD Adult Discussion of "Taking Care of Yourself and  Your Community"
  Dr. Kelly Motadel & Dr. John "JD" Malone of the SD Health and Human Services Agency.
            Click here for a copy of the slide presentation used by Dr. Motadel.
• TAS Celebrates Pride Month - A discussion on being Jewish and Gay
  Hanz Enyeart
• Holocaust survivor and author of "I am Lubo, The Incredible Story of a Child's Struggle to Survive" talk with Mosad Shalom students and families
  Lou Pechi
• Dementia Prevention, Intervention & Care
  Click here for the flyer entitled, "Your Health is Up to You, Have Fun"
  Dr. Glenn Panzer
• Diversity and The Asian Community
  Kent Lee, Executive Director of the Pacific Arts Movement
• Medicare Seminar
  Ari Parker, J.D., Medicare Advisor 
• Women’s Reproductive Health from the Jewish Perspective
  Rabbi David Castiglione
• Climate Change from the Perspective of the Poor
  Dr. Martin Bunzl
• How the Jews Recreated Christmas
  Cantor Lori Frank
• Ethical Wills Session One: “The Jewish Perspective of Writing an Ethical Will”
  Rabbi David and Steve Bernsen
• The Evolution of Jewish Life from Boomers to Gen Z
  Click here for the presentation slides
  Karen Parry - Executive Director, Hillel San Diego
• Maureen Lighthall Lecture
  Maureen Lighthall, Artist
• Hamantaschen Baking
  Janet Pollack