Adult Education

The David & Ruth Green Lubavitch Jewish Center has founded the Institute of Adult Jewish Studies in Alaska. The institute provides educational opportunities to study and learn the Jewish culture, philosophy and history, Talmud and Jewish law, Kaballah and Jewish mysticism, etc.

 

Noted guest lecturers such as Dr. Abraham Twerski, Dr. Norman Lamm and Laibel Wolf are only a few of the Institute’s guest speakers who have visited Anchorage and lectured to packed auditoriums of hundreds of listeners.

 

The Institute also provides a forum to present principals of Judaism to the community at large. Weekly class topics range from hypnosis and astrology to meditation and reincarnation.

 

Classes are taught by experienced Rabbis with extensive background in all aspects of Hebrew language, Talmud and Jewish law, Mishnah, Midrash, Kaballah and Jewish mysticism.

 

Chavura

 

“Chavurah” – Jewish ‘Night Out’ Gatherings bring families together for a lively discussion on various Jewish topics of relevance.  At these gatherings which are held at different homes of members of the Chavurah adults discuss new books, documentaries, and classical Jewish writings while the children are entertained in a meaningful program.

 

“Rosh Chodesh” Women’s League

 

The Rosh Chodesh Women's League provides a periodic gathering to celebrate and honor Jewish womanhood through a variety of cultural activities and workshops. This is a unique opportunity that allows the hostess of the month to choose the theme of the program.