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Beis Hamidrash/Institute for Jewish Literacy
Beis Hamidrash — Lubavitch Adult Education — offers a wide variety of learning opportunities: scheduled group classes throughout the city, individual classes at home and places of business, all to accommodate the needs of individuals and families from all backgrounds.
Classes cover the entire spectrum of Torah and Jewish knowledge — weekly Torah texts, insights to its intellectual and mystical meanings, Jewish history, Hebrew, lifecycle, Talmud and Jewish philosophy.
Director: Rabbi Mendel Shmotkin
The Jewish Federation of Madison's Hebrew for Adults program led by our Community Shlichim. Improve your conversation skills in an informal group with native Hebrew speakers.
We are the premier Jewish adult education provider in Madison, Wis. We offer three courses per year on an array of topics including Jewish ethics, Jewish mysticism and philosophy, Jewish history and culture, and Jewish belief and practice. JLI’s courses are accredited for continuing legal and medical education and all courses offer CEU credits. Our mission is to make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. JLI’s insightful curricula utilizes cutting-edge pedagogic techniques, embracing the multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches to engage, educate and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning experience.
Director: Rabbi Avremel Matusof
Dedicated to providing adult education services to Jews in the Mequon area, the goal of Mequon Torah Center is to provide a venue for all Jews to connect with the beauty of the Torah, and its relevance today. We encourage Torah learning by coordinating public lectures, classes, one-on-one study partners and workshops in a wide range of topics, from beginner to advanced levels. Classes are also held in the comfort of one’s home or office.
Director: Rabbi Dov Lisker
The Milwaukee Kollel is a source for Jewish knowledge and growth. It seeks to provide a stepping stone for Jews of all ages who want to discover the beauty and meaning of Jewish life and learning. The Kollel provides a wide array of educational and experiential activities throughout the Milwaukee area. Whether at our center, a business board room or a private home, the Kollel strives to build an inspired Jewish community.
Dean/Rosh HaKollel: Rabbi Mendel Senderovic
Study: 414-873-4398
Office: 414-447-7999
With faculty from over a dozen departments, the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies provides a vibrant, interdisciplinary approach to the study of Jewish civilization and a thriving intellectual and cultural community at one of the best public universities in the world. CJS offers major and certificate programs in Jewish Studies, courses in a variety of subjects, and numerous undergraduate and graduate scholarships. In addition, the Center presents a wide range of community programming, including lectures, the Greenfield Summer Institute, the Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture, and the Conney Project on Jews and the Arts.
Email: JewishStudies@CJS.WISC.edu
Own Your Judaism creates a safe space for Jews, seekers, and learners of all faiths to experience the wonder and joy of Judaism, empowering people to make their own authentic Jewish choices. Through teaching, life-cycle events, cohorts & Israel travel, and coaching and consulting, we uncover meaningful Jewish treasures that can come to you.
Facebook: @OwnYourJudaism
Director: Rabbi Moishe Steigmann
Opportunity for inspiring study for Jews of all backgrounds and levels of learning. Classes, small group study and chevrusah study. Call for times and schedule.
Contact: Rabbi Akiva Freilich