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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Beginner Tai Chi

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+ 
Morning Class: Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:00am  
Evening Class: Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00pm
September 15 - November 17

JCC Members: $100 | Non-members: $125 
Drop-in $15 per class

Click here to sign up for the morning.

Click here to sign up for the evening.

Intermediate Tai Chi 

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  
September 17 - November 19

JCC Members: $100  | Non-members: $125 
Drop-in $15 per class

Click here to sign up.

Pottery with Micheline

Discover the art of wheel throwing in our adult pottery class starting in September! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to build on your skills, you'll enjoy the creative process of shaping clay into beautiful, functional pieces. Learn essential techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment while exploring your creativity, meeting new people, and experiencing the satisfaction of creating something by hand. There's nothing quite like the feeling of watching a lump of clay transform into your own unique work of art.

Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm (10 weeks)
JCC Members: $360|  Non-members: $450

Ready to sign up? Sign up here!

Micheline Ardent is a ceramics artist and instructor based in Warwick, Rhode Island. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Rhode Island College and has been a working artist for over 15 years. Micheline’s work has been exhibited in both the United States and Europe, reflecting her deep commitment to craftsmanship and global ceramic traditions. Micheline regularly sells her work at prominent art festivals such as the Scituate Art Festival and the Wickford Art Festival, as well as at shows throughout New England. 

Parkinson's Fitness: Strength & Mobility

Using her expertise as a personal trainer, Liz focuses this class on getting the body moving, offering tips on proper form and new techniques for managing Parkinson’s symptoms. Aiming to help you build the skills to improve balance, agility, strength, and flexibility to enhance daily mobility and reduce the risk of falls. This class will use a combination of seated and standing exercises incorporating the use of weights, resistance bands, and other props to keep it dynamic and entertaining. In addition to personal training, Liz is also a specialist in fitness methods like barre and yoga, which she will bring elements of both into her classes. You can expect the class to begin with a mindful warm up and cool down every time, incorporating breathwork and emphasizing the importance of the mind-body connection.

Wednesdays 1:00-1:50pm (weekly)
JCC Members: $12 |  Non-members: $15

Ready to sign up? Sign up here!

Questions on how to sign up? Find a guide on how to sign up here. Need additional assistance? Contact Member Services at memberservices@jewishallianceri.org and they can help.

Swim Lessons for Adults 
Build confidence, improve skills, and enjoy one-on-one instruction tailored to your goals

Who It’s For: Adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

For more information on pricing and availability, contact Emily O'Connor. 

Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible 
With Dr. Mark Leuchter, Temple University

This course will look at the way the Hebrew Bible came together across centuries of ideas and experiences from the social groups behind the texts.  It will examine familiar motifs and tales such as creation, the Exodus, law, wisdom, and sacrifice, but will also discuss the role of cultural memory, social cognition, language, and the function of media and art in the world standing behind the creation of these texts.  The authors and audiences in antiquity left their imprint on the literature that survived them, and the course will explore the relationship between this literature and the communities that they formed over countless generations of readership. 

Mark Leuchter is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism at Temple University in Philadelphia.  He researches the social history of ancient Israel, scribal traditions, prophecy and priesthood, and cognitive approaches to the study of religion. His most recent book is entitled An Empire Far And Wide: The Achaemenid Dynastic Myth and Jewish Scribes in the Late Persian Period (Oxford University Press, 2024).  

Wednesdays, September 30 - December 9, 7:00 – 9:00pm 
Online via Zoom (link will be available to enrolled students) 
Tuition: $250 
Partial and full scholarships are available. Please do not let cost be a barrier! 
Contact Larry Katz or the rabbi of a sponsoring synagogue about the discounts.   
Click here to sign up: https://www.teprov.org/delvedeeper/registration/fall2026.html

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, area synagogues including: Congregation Beth Shalom, 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.

Hebrew Conversation 
Join us for Hebrew Conversation and improve your speaking skills. 
This Fall Semester, we will be offering 5 Hebrew Conversation classes: 

For more information regarding which level is right for you, contact Toby Liebowitz at tobyaane@gmail.com. 
To sign up, click here.  
  
Brought to you by Temple Emanu-El in partnership with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.

Juggling with Harry: The Cascade and Beyond

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+ 
Fridays 9:30am-10:30am 
JCC Studio 1
JCC Members: $5 | Non-members: $10

Click here to learn more and sign up.

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