In addition to our in-person and virtual Group Ex classes, we offer a variety of other classes for adults at the Dwares JCC.

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Join us this Fall 2025 for Hebrew Conversation Classes 
Tuesday Evenings November 18, - January 20 at Temple Emanu-El

Beginner (5:00-5:45 PM)
Have you always wanted to read Hebrew or did you learn many years ago and need a refresher course? This course is an introduction to Hebrew. You will learn to read and write the Aleph Bet and practice some basic conversational Hebrew. (need to purchase a book) Taught by: Toby Liebowitz  

Introduction to Prayerbook Hebrew (6:00-7:00 PM)
Begin your journey toward understanding Prayerbook Hebrew. This course assumes that you can read Hebrew. If you want to follow along in the prayer book and participate in services with understanding, this class is for you. There will be many ‘aha’ moments as the words on the page and in your ears begin to have meaning. (need to purchase a book and a workbook) Taught by: Rabbi Daniel Kripper  

Advanced Beginners for Spoken Hebrew (6:00-7:00 PM)
This course is offered to those who can read and write Hebrew and are interested in learning how to speak modern Hebrew in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Taught by: Janice Kaiden  

Intermediate (6:00-7:00 PM)
If you can speak some basic Hebrew using the present and some past tense and are interested in improving your vocabulary and fluency, while having fun with fellow Hebrew speakers, this is the course for you! (need to purchase a book) Taught by: Toby Liebowitz  

Advanced (6:00-7:00 PM)
This course is for you if you are looking for a fun setting to read and discuss essays, poetry, and music in Hebrew. You can suggest your own topics of interest as well. Taught by: Rita Braude

Cost: $100 per person plus cost of book (scholarships available) 
For more information regarding which level is right for you, contact Toby Liebowitz at tobyaane@gmail.com. Ready to sign up? Click here. 

Delve Deeper presents Second Temple Judaism: (Almost) a Thousand Years of Jewish History: Judaism from 600 BCE to 200 CE

This course examines the diverse forms of Judaism that emerged in what is called the Second Temple Period – about 539 BCE to 200 CE. We will read primary texts written during this period and examine questions like: What did ancient Jews believe in? What kinds of texts did they produce? How did they organize their lives and societies? What kinds of theological and political questions did they debate? How do modern scholars and communities continue to interpret and find meaning in the Second Temple period?

Instructor: Dr. Sara Ronis, Ph.D., is an associate professor at St. Mary’s University, where she teaches Hebrew Bible and its reception, religious studies, and theology. Her book, Demons in the Details: Demonic Discourse and Rabbinic Culture in Late Antique Babylonia (2022), explores how explores how rabbis in late antiquity imagined, feared, and controlled demons. Her current project explores how ancient Jews thought about fetal personhood in a wide range of legal contexts. She is a frequent contributor to MyJewishLearning.com’s Daily Dose of Talmud daf yomi project.

The class will be on Zoom, Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00pm:  
January 29 
February 5, 12, 19, 26 
March 5, 19, 26 
April 16, 23 

Cost: $250 
Please do not let cost be a barrier! To learn about scholarships, contact Larry Katz larrykatz1221@gmail.com or the rabbi at any of the sponsoring synagogues.

To learn more and to register, visit delvedeeper.org or click here.

Delve Deeper is an adult education initiative that brings dynamic teachers to present in-depth, university-level Judaic courses to a diverse group of adult learners.

Delve Deeper programs are presented in cooperation with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and area synagogues Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Jeshuat Yisrael, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Habonim, Temple Sinai, and Temple Torat Yisrael, and the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island. Financial support is provided by the Joseph and Jacqueline Teverow Memorial Fund at the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island.

Juggling with Harry

Looking for a delightful way to stay active and have a blast? Join our Juggling Class for Adults! Juggling is not just about keeping balls in the air; it's a fantastic exercise for the mind and body. 
Benefits of Juggling: 
Enhances coordination and balance 
Boosts cognitive function 
Fosters a sense of accomplishment 
Promotes a fun and social atmosphere 

Ages: 18+ 
Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm (12 weeks) 
JCC Members: $72  |  Non-members: $96

Ready to sign up? Contact Samantha Kaufman.

Intro to Tai Chi with Al Tringali

This 10-week beginner series is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. This class will guide you through a series of functional movements designed to improve your balance, coordination, body awareness, breathing, posture, and overall well-being.

Ages: 18+ 
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00am  
October 14 - December 16
JCC Members: $100 Bundle or $15/class | Non-members: $125 Bundle or $15/class

Ready to sign up? Click here or contact Samantha Kaufman.

Intermediate-Level Tai Chi with Al Tringali

This 10-week intermediate series is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels with prior Tai Chi experience. This class will guide you through a series of functional movements designed to improve your balance, coordination, body awareness, breathing, posture, and overall well-being.

Ages: 18+ 
Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00pm  
October 16 - December 18
JCC Members: $100 Bundle or $15/class | Non-members: $125 Bundle or $15/class

Ready to sign up? Click here or contact Samantha Kaufman.

For more information about classes at the Dwares JCC, contact Samantha Kaufman.