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 for Hebrew Conversation Classes 
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm 
Nov. 19 – Jan. 14 at Temple Emanu-El 

The fall semester will offer 3 Hebrew Conversation classes: 
Beginner: An introduction to Hebrew. Learn the Alephbet and practice conversational Hebrew. This is an ongoing class and not open to new students. 
Taught by: Janice Kaiden 
Intermediate: Can read and write the Alephbet and are interested in spoken modern Hebrew. 
Taught by: Toby Liebowitz and Gaya Dahan 
Advanced: Can speak Hebrew easily in all tenses and can read articles and poetry and discuss a variety of current topics. 
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. 

Join us for Hebrew Conversation Classes
Tuesday Evenings
January 21 - March 11 at Temple Emanu-El

The winter session will offer 5 Hebrew Conversation classes:  
NEW: Beginner 1 (5:00-5:45pm) An introduction to Hebrew. You will learn the Aleph Bet and practice conversational Hebrew. Class availability is dependent on number of registrants. Taught By: Toby Liebowitz 
Beginner 2 (6:00-7:00pm)This is an ongoing class and not open to new students. Taught By: Janice Kaiden 
Intermediate 1 (6:00-7:00pm) Can read and write Hebrew and are interested in spoken modern Hebrew using the present tense. Taught By: Rabbi Daniel Kripper 
Intermediate 2 (6:00-7:00pm) Can read and write Hebrew and are interested in spoken modern Hebrew using present and past tenses. Taught By: Toby Liebowitz 
Advanced (6:00-7:00pm) Can speak Hebrew easily in all tenses, and can read articles and poetry and discuss a variety of current topics. Taught By: Rita Braude 
Hebrew Games Gaya Dahan will be working with all of the classes, sharing games and stories from Israel.    

Cost: $100 per person plus cost of book (scholarships available)
https://www.teprov.org/hebrewatte
For more information regarding which level is right for you, contact Toby Liebowitz. Ready to sign up? Click here. 

Messianic Hope and Longing in Jewish Thought

Messianism is a cornerstone of Jewish thought. By focusing on the divergence with Christianity, the disappointed expectation of the 17th-century messiah Sabbatai Zvi, the rise of Hasidism, interpretations of Jewish Statehood as supernal redemption, and the influence of Chabad philosophy on contemporary American Jewry, we will explore how Jews have made sense of exile and suffering, hope and longing.
About the instructor: Paul E. Nahme is Associate Professor of Judaic Studies and Religious Studies at Brown University, where he is the incoming director of the Program in Judaic Studies. He taught “Modern Judaism” for Delve Deeper in Fall 2017.

Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00pm
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9

All classes will be held on Zoom.

Cost: $250  
Please do not let cost be a barrier! To learn about scholarships, contact Morty Miller or a rabbi at a sponsoring synagogue.

To learn more and to register, visit www.delvedeeper.org.

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.

Krav Maga Self-Defense with Bart Axelrod, of Krav Maga Providence

This 8-week series will go over traditional Krav Maga martial arts training. Krav Maga means “contact combat” in Hebrew. It is a simple, effective reality-based self-defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios. This beginner series is appropriate for adults and children aged 14+. Fun for you and your family to do together!

Ages: 14+ 
Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00pm 
January 16 – February 27 
JCC Members: $135 | Non-members: $175

Click here to sign up.

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+ 
Mondays 6:00 – 7:00pm  
JCC Members: $100 Bundle or $12/class | Non-members: $125 Bundle or $15/class

For more information, contact Samantha.

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+ 
Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:30am 
JCC Members: $100 Bundle or $12/class | Non-members: $125 Bundle or $15/class

For more information, contact Samantha.

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