Adult Education



  • “Basic Judaism,” with Rabbi Popky, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5th, at 7:30 p.m. This class is open to those considering conversion, Jews who would like to deepen their background, and non-Jews who would like to understand their Jewish significant other’s tradition. Please contact Rabbi Popky for information and to register By phone 613-728-3501 Or by emial clergysupport@agudathisrael.net
  • Talmud: Tractate Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Arnold Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m begins Nov. 5th. No background necessary!
  • Talmud: Tractate Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. with Rabbi Arnold Fine begins Nov. 5th. No background necessary!
  • Back to the Sources: An Introduction to Jewish Writings after the Torah,” with Rabbi Charles Popky. Thursday 10:30-11:30am / Oct. 30-Dec. 18. Sponsored by the SJCC’s “Enlightened Jewish Education”.
  • “The Golden Age of Hazzanut” – Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 9:45 a.m. with Cantor Bielak. A look at the remarkable period between the two World Wars, which included such greats as Yossele Rosenblatt, Moshe Koussevitzky, and Zavel Kwartin. Enjoy a Video and presentation on these "Cantors of the Golden Age" For more information, fees, and registration, please contact Maxine Miska, Director of Programming at 613-798-9818 ext. 263 or mmiska@jccottawa.com