Open Circle Jewish Learning

Learning circles for young adults interested in making new connections to the Jewish community through a shared learning experiences. (Formerly known as Eser.) We are grateful to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston and to IYUN for generously subsidizing classes for Young Adults. 

This year we are partnering with IYUN on a Hebrew College/IYUN Fellowship program. Ten rabbinical students and alumni have been selected to be Fellows. We are grateful for IYUN’s generous funding that includes pedagogical consulting and training that will benefit our Fellows and their students for years to come. 

For additional information about classes, please contact Ahava Rosenthal. 

To register for multiple courses or to apply for a financial scholarship, please contact Cindy Bernstein at 617-559-8709. 

In order to gain access to courses, all class fees must be paid prior to the beginning of class. To ensure timely access to classes, we recommend that late registrations submitted less than 48 hours prior to the start of class be submitted over the phone with Cindy Bernstein, 617-559-8709 during regular business hours. Any requests for financial aid should be made at least two days prior to the start of class. 

Please note: Currently we can accept on-line payment using MasterCard or VISA credit cards only. Credit card payments are subject to a 4% administrative fee.

Learning circles that encourage social action and social justice work for all adults in the community. Social Action topics include Racial Justice and Equity, Gender Equity, Social and Economic Justice, and Environmental Guardianship through a Jewish lens. We are grateful to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston and to IYUN for generously subsidizing Social Action classes.

For additional information about classes, please contact Ahava Rosenthal. 

To register for multiple courses or to apply for a financial scholarship, please contact Cindy Bernstein at 617-559-8709. 

In order to gain access to courses, all class fees must be paid prior to the beginning of class. To ensure timely access to classes, we recommend that late registrations submitted less than 48 hours prior to the start of class be submitted over the phone with Cindy Bernstein, 617-559-8709 during regular business hours. Any requests for financial aid should be made at least two days prior to the start of class. 

Please note: Currently we can accept on-line payment using MasterCard or VISA credit cards only. Credit card payments are subject to a 4% administrative fee.

Learning circles that fulfill the mitzvah to beautify the commandments (hiddur mitzvah) by examining Judaism through visual, dramatic and musical arts.

This year we are partnering with IYUN on a Hebrew College/IYUN Fellowship program. Ten rabbinical students and alumni have been selected to be Fellows. We are grateful for IYUN’s generous funding that includes pedagogical consulting and training that will benefit our Fellows and their students for years to come. 

For additional information about classes, please contact Linna Ettinger.

To register for multiple courses or to apply for a financial scholarship, please contact Cindy Bernstein at 617-559-8709. 

In order to gain access to courses, all class fees must be paid prior to the beginning of class. To ensure timely access to classes, we recommend that late registrations submitted less than 48 hours prior to the start of class be submitted over the phone with Cindy Bernstein, 617-559-8709 during regular business hours. Any requests for financial aid should be made at least two days prior to the start of class. 

Please note: Currently we can accept on-line payment using MasterCard or VISA credit cards only. Credit card payments are subject to a 4% administrative fee.

Learning circles that provide safe spaces with instructors trained in Mussar ethics and values.

This year we are partnering with IYUN on a Hebrew College/IYUN Fellowship program. Ten rabbinical students and alumni have been selected to be Fellows. We are grateful for IYUN’s generous funding that includes pedagogical consulting and training that will benefit our Fellows and their students for years to come. 

For additional information about classes, please contact Linna Ettinger.

To register for multiple courses or to apply for a financial scholarship, please contact Cindy Bernstein at 617-559-8709. 

In order to gain access to courses, all class fees must be paid prior to the beginning of class. To ensure timely access to classes, we recommend that late registrations submitted less than 48 hours prior to the start of class be submitted over the phone with Cindy Bernstein, 617-559-8709 during regular business hours. Any requests for financial aid should be made at least two days prior to the start of class. 

Please note: Currently we can accept on-line payment using MasterCard or VISA credit cards only. Credit card payments are subject to a 4% administrative fee.

Learning circles that offer different gateways of modern interpretation and understanding through the study of history, Jewish thought, literature, Kaballah and Talmud.

This year we are partnering with IYUN on a Hebrew College/IYUN Fellowship program. Ten rabbinical students and alumni have been selected to be Fellows. We are grateful for IYUN’s generous funding that includes pedagogical consulting and training that will benefit our Fellows and their students for years to come. 

For additional information about classes, please contact Linna Ettinger.

To register for multiple courses or to apply for a financial scholarship, please contact Cindy Bernstein at 617-559-8709. 

In order to gain access to courses, all class fees must be paid prior to the beginning of class. To ensure timely access to classes, we recommend that late registrations submitted less than 48 hours prior to the start of class be submitted over the phone with Cindy Bernstein, 617-559-8709 during regular business hours. Any requests for financial aid should be made at least two days prior to the start of class. 

Please note: Currently we can accept on-line payment using MasterCard or VISA credit cards only. Credit card payments are subject to a 4% administrative fee.

Learn from both ancient and contemporary sources of wisdom that you are not alone in your respective parenting or grandparenting journeys and connect with other families to create supportive communities. Explore Jewish values and teachings that can enrich your family. We welcome the participation of parents from all faiths, cultures, families, and experiences.

We are currently accepting Winter/Spring course proposals for Classic and Special Programs Open Circle Jewish Learning courses and for Hebrew College-IYUN Fellowship courses. Current and prospective instructors and class liaisons are invited to submit proposals.

Open Circle Jewish Learning Classic and Special Programs

Open Circle Jewish Learning courses fall within the categories of Texts and Traditions, Mindfulness, Arts and Culture, Social Action, Young Adult and Parenting/Grandparenting classes. All prospective instructors are encouraged to submit a proposal. Please see guidelines and expectations here.

The Hebrew College -IYUN Fellowship is back for Hebrew College rabbinical students and RS graduates.

The Hebrew College Adult Learning Department and IYUN are delighted to announce the second cohort of the Hebrew College-IYUN Teaching Fellowship in Adult Learning. IYUN, a project of the Office of Innovation, is a cohort-based Jewish learning experience for adults. By merging the goals of Hebrew College’s Rabbinical School and Community Education department with IYUN’s curriculum development and engagement expertise, we are creating more opportunities to build Jewish community and love of Torah study for adults as we explore essential questions through the lens of Torah. Please see more details about the Fellowship and how to apply here.

For more information, contact Linna Ettinger or Ahava Rosenthal.

Hebrew College is committed to accommodating adult learners with accessibility needs for a limited number of courses. Please contact us so we can determine how we might best accommodate you.