Adult Education
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
New to Judaism? Missed the opportunity when you turned 13? Just want to re-live the glorious memory? This two-year program involves studying with Rabbi Brockman and Cantor Giglio culminating in a class b’nai mitzvah.
Book Discussion
The Book Discussion Group meets approximately every 6 weeks to discuss a selected novel or non-fiction book with Jewish content.
Eve’s Daughters
This interfaith study group of CMI and First Presbyterian Church of New Haven explores the Torah through women’s eyes. Sessions are held monthly on Monday nights.
Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Study Group
Meeting on Wednesday afternoons, 12:10-1:00 p.m., the Group studies biblical Hebrew vocabulary and grammar with a focus on a direct translation of Genesis.
Introduction to Hebrew
This class with Rabbi Steinberg is a companion course for those enrolled in “Introduction to Judaism” class, but certainly not required. Students learn the aleph-bet and basic prayers. Classes meet Sunday mornings 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Introduction to Judaism
This 12-week course with Rabbi Brockman is for adults who want to (re-)learn the basics of Judaism, as well as individuals who are candidates for conversion. Classes meet Sunday mornings 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Bible Study
Beginning after the High Holy Days and running to Shavuot, these classes meet Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.
