Adult Learning Programs

a wide range of teachers

Congregation Tifereth Israel honors the teachings and best practices of all Jewish denominations. Our teaching staff includes Rabbi Molly Karp (Pluralistic), Rabbi Isaac Mann (Orthodox) and Rabbi Simcha Raphael (Renewal), among others. 

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 

Wednesdays at 12:00 pm,  Bill Friedlieb leads Lunch & Learn classes -- an opportunity to discuss Jewish texts and relevant current events.

Challah Baking

Friday mornings, challah baking is filled with fun and wonderful aromas! Call 516-676-5080 to confirm 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," "Books that Did Not Make it Into the Bible," "Kaballah" and "Study of the Psalms.

Rabbi's Torah-for-Today Blog

Each week, Rabbi Irwin takes the weekly Torah parashah, and applies it to daily living. Click here for more information.

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 

Rabbi Irwin explores and explains conversion. However, we never pressure anyone to convert. Call 516-676-5090 for more information.