Adult Learning for Every Mind

Learning at CEC is a lifelong pursuit. Our diverse offerings span every day of the week, no experience necessary, all are welcome!

American Scripture Project

October 8 – May 13 | First Wednesday of the month - Taught by Rabbi Wainer
In this class, Jewish habits of parashanut will be combined with the rich treasury of American texts to inspire & reteach complex narratives that can unify us as a community of Americans.
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Adult Hebrew Language Series

Location: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00 PM on Zoom - Taught by Marla Aviva Bentley, RJE
Levels & Dates: Adult Hebrew I: October 23 – January 15 Adult Hebrew II: January 22 – April 15 Adult Hebrew III: April 23 – June 18 Cost Info: Free for members. $216 per course for guests.
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Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class

November 2025 – July 2026 - Taught by Rabbi Cosnowsky and Rabbi Wainer

Jewish Book Council (JBC) Author Events

Upcoming Speakers: Lihi Lapid: I Wanted To Be Wonderful | Sunday, Jan 11, 11:00 AM (CEC Library/Zoom) Rabbi Mike Moskowitz: Ancestral Allyship | Wednesday, Feb 11, 7:00 PM (Zoom) Bonny Reichert: How to Share an Egg | Wednesday, April 15, 1:00 PM (Social Hall/Zoom)
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Ongoing Classes & Experiences

Torah Study

Each week we read and discuss Torah in the context of our lives and world events. We avoid fancy, scholarly vocabulary, all are welcome to drop in as much or as little as you’d like.

Schedule: Saturdays at 9:00 AM

Kol Chaim Choir

Explore sacred texts through music. Open to anyone post-B’nai Mitzvah to age 120! No previous experience necessary—just a love of Jewish music and a desire to lead our congregation in song.

Lunch ‘n Learn

Join us monthly for a casual lunch and schmooze followed by an engaging program. Topics range from Jewish Genealogy and Alzheimer’s awareness to Films and Zumba.

Schedule: Monthly on Wednesdays | Lunch at 12:30 PM, Program at 1:00 PM.

Book Discussions

Join Rachel Kamin every other month to dive into contemporary Jewish literature and novellas.

Schedule: Mondays at 7:00 PM

Have an Idea for a Class?

We are always looking to expand our horizons. If you have questions about our current programming or want to get involved with the committee, we want to hear from you.

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Marla Aviva Bentley, RJE, Director of Lifelong Learning & Music

Committee Chair: Kenya Madison-Gabler, Lifelong Learning Committee Chair