Kol Ami offers a diverse array of educational programs and social opportunities for adults. There’s always something fascinating to learn about Judaism!
Our Adult Education programming is open to both members and non-members.
To join any of our adult education opportunities, please contact us at
Spend Mondays at lunch with Rabbi Bruce Aft and a lively group of folks from four congregations in Northern Virginia. This fall, the group is exploring texts from Danny Siegel’s book, “Where Heaven and Earth Touch.” Drop in for an engaging discussion on contemporary Jewish topics.
November 25th; December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 12:30-1:30 pm
For Zoom link, please contact
Register here to be added to our class list and be notified of upcoming classes. The group will continue in January a 2025.
Ever wonder about the Talmud – the ancient Jewish compendium of law, philosophy, legends, rabbinic debates, and more? Kol Ami invites you to participate in an ongoing Talmud study group facilitated by an experienced Talmud hand, Jacob Kelter.
The group’s wide-ranging discussions are friendly and welcoming, and our stance is pro-women and LGBT-affirmative. No prior Talmud/Jewish background needed!
Come find out what it’s all about! The group meets virtually once a month on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm for an hour. Please check our calendar to for next study session dates.
Members can access Zoom links on the member website. If you need to request the access link, please contact
Rosh Chodesh Gatherings
Join us on November 2 and March 30 for intimate gatherings welcoming in the new moon with music, poetry, reflections, and ritual.
Register here.
One of Kol Ami’s newest groups, our 55-and-over cohort are embarking on a variety of projects, activities, and field trips, including “Americans in the Holocaust” at the US Holocaust Memorial, and a visit to Jewish Baltimore.
Mike Jawer guides this group of Kol Amites in learning the ancient art of chanting from the Torah. The class will start in February 2025 and will continue until at least January 2026, when the group will show off their chops at a Shabbat morning service.
After twenty years, it’s time to revise and reimagine our Passover Haggadah. Join Rabbi Gilah for this combined series of study and writing, as we learn about the haggadah, review modern haggadot, and develop a text that is contemporary, meaningful, and filled with life and tradition. Please contact Rabbi Gilah at to participate.
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