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Adult/Continuing Education

Aish HaTorah of Greater Baltimore

240 Timbergrove Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-526-0026
baltimore@aish.com
www.aish.com/baltimore
Executive director: Mayer Pasternak

Events, programs, crash course in keeping kosher, speed dating, Shabbat hospitality, beginners' service.

Baltimore Hebrew University, Department of Lifelong Learning

5800 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-578-6900
eeckstein@bhu.edu

Programs offered: Me'ah, 100 hours of study with same learners for two years; distinguished lecture series; noncredit and audit courses at BHU; retreats; guided trips; free lectures and special events.

Beth El Congregation

8101 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-0411
david@bethelbalto.com
www.bethelbalto.com
Rabbi David Greenspoon

Helps adult members of Baltimore Jewish community broaden their knowledge of Judaism, the humanities and social issues through study sessions, ongoing classes, lectures, workshops, cultural programs and travel experiences.

Brandeis University National Women’s Committee

3602 Gardenview Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-4553
Anita Potemken

Supports Brandeis University through annual used book sale and continuing education events. Membership open to all.

Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, Annapolis Chapter

748 Ballast Way
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-2030
degreene@comcast.net
Publicity chair: Diane Green

Supports Brandeis University libraries and programs through fund-raising via trips, book clubs, experts' forums. Members provide tutoring in local schools, support Head Start through book donations, contribute to shelter for battered women and children.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation: Stulman Center for Adult Learning

8100 Stevenson Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-824-2058
jmeltzer@chizukamuno.org
www.chizukamuno.org
Director: Judy Meltzer

Lifelong Jewish learning for adults of all ages. Lectures, films, scholars-in-residence, classes in all areas of Jewish studies featuring the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School of Hebrew University, Jerusalem.

Dor Tikvah - Generation of Hope

The Associated
101 W. Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-843-7490
mostroff@associated.org
www.associated.org
Campaign associate: Michelle Ostroff

Two-year educational program for women, to enrich knowledge of Jewish communal issues and to prepare for leadership positions in the Associated and in the community. Meets monthly.

Etz Chaim Center for Jewish Living and Learning

3702 Fords Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
Valley Village Center
9121 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-764-1553
410-764-6086
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Director: Rabbi Shlomo Porter

Classes on all areas of Jewish studies, including basic Hebrew, Torah portion, Jewish philosophy and kabbalah. Shabbatons, singles events, High Holiday beginners' services. For Jews of all backgrounds.

Hoffberger Foundation for Torah Study

3600 O'Donnell Street
Suite 860
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-558-3830
410-558-3835
leroy@krcoffice.com
Chairman of board: LeRoy Hoffberger

Nonprofit organization created to enhance knowledge and understanding of Jews, particularly unaffiliated or marginally affiliated Jews, through study of Torah and other sacred texts, about their religious heritage and traditions. Offers lectures, small interactive classes, discussion groups.

JEA Fellowship Association

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-560-1174
President: Melvin Crystal

Sponsors social, cultural, athletic and charitable events for Jewish Educational Alliance alums and other community seniors.

Jewish Education Institute of Baltimore

6701 Old Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-486-2666
rabbilevi@msn.com
Director: Rabbi Levi Kaplan

Comprehensive adult education program for beginner and intermediate levels in Judaic studies. Open to all affiliations with emphasis on mystical study. Courses, workshops, lectures, seminars, Shabbatons.

Jewish Roots Center

6005 Baywood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-764-0309
takovacs@comcast.net
Director: Dr. Menachem Kovacs

Research and education on Torah and Israel. Recent subjects include the contributions of Rabbi Soloveitchik, the importance of Gush Katif, halachic and security issues for Israel's existence.

LearnInn Experience

Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 324
Director of adult services: Eileen Berman

Five-day retreat/sleepover at Best Western in Westminster, Md. Kosher meals, lodging, classes, entertainment, day trip, sports.

Mercaz Dahan Center for Jewish Life and Learning

3300 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-413-2306
svogel@btfiloh.org
www.bethtfiloh.com/mercaz
Director: Sandy Vogel

Offers an open door to a broad range of Jewish knowledge and experiences with sensitivity to those unacquainted with the "hows" and "whys" of Judaism. Full catalog of educational and cultural opportunities available upon request.

Partners in Torah

Etz Chaim Center - Valley Village
9121 Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-764-1553
info@etzchaimusa.org
www.etzchaimusa.org
Rabbi Shlomo Porter

Study of Jewish topics with a knowledgeable mentor. Free to Jews of all backgrounds. Partners usually meet weekly in locations throughout area, either by phone or face to face Also held at Etz Chaim Center at 3702 Fords Lane.

Rebbetzin Frieda K. Hirmes Women’s Institute of Torah

6602 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-2545
410-358-8284
witbaltimore@verizon.net
www.witbaltimore.org
Program director: Andrew Schulman

Provides continuing education courses and programs to women of the Baltimore Jewish community designed to enhance personal knowledge and enrich one's Jewish experience.