Adult Jewish Learning

Abby is a dynamic adult Jewish educator who teaches Introduction to Judaism and other specialized topics in-person and online. Contact Abby if you would like to explore a unique set of topics for your group or learn more about one-on-one Jewish learning. She and her team of teachers are excited to learn with you!

Upcoming Classes for Adults:

Monthly(ish) Jewish Journey Check In – Join the ExploreJewish/Judaics Tutoring NYC community of learners and alumni for a monthly Jewish journey drop-in. Join us from7-8 p.m. ET, on select Sundays, to say hello, check in and learn a bit of Torah in connection to Torah portions in the current month. Save the date for March 1, 2026.

God Ideas: Exploring the Diversity of Jewish Text & Tradition – This mini-course on Tuesdays, Feb 3, 10 and 24, 8-9:15 p.m. ET is taught by ExploreJewish/Judaics Tutoring NYC Jewish thought instructor, August Kahn, introduces major Jewish ideas of God from the Bible through modern Jewish thought. We will explore the ongoing and timeless conversation about what it means to be human and to build resonant and relevant understandings of God.

Presence: Introduction to Jewish Spirituality and Spiritual Practice – Mondays, Feb 2, 9 and 23, 8-9 p.m. ET What is spiritually and what makes Jewish spirituality distinctive? Join ExploreJewish/Judaics Tutoring NYC educator, Rabbi Michael Goldman, to explore Jewish spirituality as expressed in our tradition’s sacred texts. In each session, we’ll build and expand your own toolkit for spiritual practice in connection to Jewish tradition. This 3-part series will focus on spiritual presence in nature; with joy and as we respond to the ups and downs of our own lives. Rabbi Michael Goldman shares about his upcoming class:

Classes with My Jewish Learning:

Torah Portion, various Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. ET. RSVP here to receive weekly reminders with the instructor for the week.

MiShabeirach Moment, various Mondays, 12:15-12:30, RSVP here to receive weekly reminders.

Introduction to Judaism (in-person):

Derekh Torah, an 18-week Introduction to Judaism, with the 92NY, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. ET, in-person and on Zoom. The next Spring section begins on April 15, 2026.

Introduction to Judaism with the Center for Conversion to Judaism, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. ET, The next section will begin in February 2026.

Recent Introduction to Judaism students enjoy a Shabbat dinner:

Happy learners on Zoom: