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
During the Spring Semester, we will be offering 5 Hebrew Conversation classes: 
Beginner 1: This is an ongoing class and not open to new students. Taught By: Toby Liebowitz 
Beginner 2: This is an ongoing class and not open to new students. Taught By: Janice Kaiden 
Intermediate 1: Can read and write Hebrew and are interested in spoken modern Hebrew using the present tense. Taught By: Rabbi Daniel Kripper 
Intermediate 2: Can read and write Hebrew and are interested in spoken modern Hebrew using present and past tenses. Taught By: Toby Liebowitz 
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 

Gaya, Rhode Island’s Israeli Emissary, will be working with all the classes, sharing games and stories from Israel.

Dates: Tuesdays (March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, May 6, & 13) 
Time: All classes 6:00 - 7:00pm except Beginner 1, which is 5:00 - 5:45pm 
Location: In-person at Temple Emanu-El 
Cost: $100 per person plus book cost (scholarships available) 
  
For more information regarding which level is right for you, contact Toby Liebowitz. Ready to sign up? Click here. 

Delve Deeper: 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.

Pottery with Kaelyn

This class is for beginner to intermediate pottery students. We will focus on a mix of throwing and hand building techniques with stoneware clay. Five weeks will be spent on greenware and three weeks on glazing, with touch points on each step of the making process.

About the instructor: Kaelyn began making pottery in 2015 and it immediately took over her life. She taught at studios in Seattle until she opened a community studio just in time for Covid to shut it down. She focuses mainly on throwing, but also incorporates hand building techniques. She considers pottery a “jobby,” though it’s a nearly full-time gig and she’s excited to get back to teaching.

Ages: 18+ 
Mondays 5:30 - 8:00pm (9 weeks) 
April 7th - June 2nd
JCC Members: $350  |  Non-members: $425

Ready to sign up? Click here.

Juggling with Harry

Looking for a delightful way to stay active and have a blast? Join our Juggling Class for Adults! Juggling is not just about keeping balls in the air; it's a fantastic exercise for the mind and body. 
Benefits of Juggling: 
Enhances coordination and balance 
Boosts cognitive function 
Fosters a sense of accomplishment 
Promotes a fun and social atmosphere 

Ages: 18+ 
Mondays 11:00am-12:00pm (12 weeks) 
March 3 - May 19 
JCC Members: $72  |  Non-members: $96

Ready to sign up? Click here.

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+ 
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00am 
May 13 - July 7  
JCC Members: $100 Bundle or $12/class | Non-members: $125 Bundle or $15/class

Click here to sign up. 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+ 
Thursdays 3:00 – 4:00pm 
May 15 - July 10 
JCC Members: $100 Bundle or $12/class | Non-members: $125 Bundle or $15/class

Click here to sign up. For more information, contact Samantha.

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