Adult Learning Programs
A Wide Range of Teachers
Congregation Tifereth Israel honors the teachings and best practices of all Jewish denominations. Our presenters include rabbis and teachers from various Jewish movements, including Pluralistic, Orthodox, and Renewal.
Sunday Morning Book Group
The Sharyn Berliner Book Group meets approximately every two months on Sundays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Books are either on Jewish topics or by Jewish authors. Meetings are filled with stimulating discussions.
Lunch & Learn
On Wednesdays, Bill Friedlieb leads Lunch & Learn classes on Zoom. This is an opportunity to discuss Jewish texts and relevant current information.
News & Views
A lively discussion of current events is held monthly. In person and on Zoom.
Challah Baking
Friday mornings, challah baking is filled with fun and wonderful aromas! Call 516-676-5080 to confirm the time on any given Friday.
Learning with Rabbi Irwin
The Rabbi’s stimulating seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics, including: “All You Wanted to Know about Judaism,” “Women in the Bible, “ “Kabbalah”, and more.
Rabbi’s Torah-For-Today Blog
Each week, Rabbi Irwin applies the weekly Torah parashah to daily life.
Music with the Cantor
Cantor Gustavo explores the origins of many melodies and prayers, including those sung on Shabbat, the High Holidays, Passover and Chanukah.
Conversion/Independent Study
The Rabbi is happy to meet with individuals who want to broaden their knowledge or have questions about Judaism.
Rabbi Irwin explores and explains conversion. However, we never pressure anyone to convert. Call 516-676-5080 for more information.