Beit Midrash Classes at Bala Cynwyd
The Beit Midrash is open Monday – Thursday from 9am-5pm.
The open hours are for individual/paired study, co-working, or schmoozing.
All programs are free to the public.
Contact Director of Adult Jewish Learning, Rabbi Daniel Levitt for more information.
Mondays: All Things Jewish Refresher Course (1:00 pm)
Discuss different topics pertaining to Jewish ideas, practice, culture, history, literature, etc. Dip your toes into Jewish learning, make new friends, and be part of a community.
Tuesdays: Terrific Talmudic Tales (1:00 pm)
Delve into the rich narratives and wisdom found within the Talmud, applying contemporary ethical and spiritual lessons.
Tuesday evenings: The Spiritual Biography of God (6:00 pm)
Join us for an enlightening journey through “Tomer Devorah,” where we will uncover the timeless wisdom of Rabbi Moses Cordovero. Through a blend of scholarly analysis, lively discussions, and practical applications, participants will learn to embody the virtues of compassion, humility, kindness and more as taught in this classic text. This course is perfect for those seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and understanding of Jewish ethical wisdom.
Wednesdays: Wisdom from the Weekly Torah Portion (1:00 pm)
Discuss meaningful and relevant lessons derived from the weekly Torah portion. This program will feature a variety of local educators on a rotating basis.
Thursdays: Derech Hashem (10:30 am)
This renowned philosophical work delves into fundamental concepts of Jewish belief and the purpose of human existence. We will explore how this creative text understood the changing nature of the early modern world.
Courses take place at 327 Levering Mill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
“Every session challenges my understanding of life, both as a human being and as a Jew. The free exchange of insights flowing among all participants has greatly enriched my life.”—Jonathan Levin, current participant