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Adult Education

Adult Education at Temple Beth Or

Jewish learning:

  • Provides a significant number of adult education programs to benefit temple members, the Jewish community, and the community as a whole.
  • Includes Jewish Short Story, Movie Discussion, Personal Security, Torah Study, First Aid, Stop-the-Bleed, and more.

Please join us at any one of our course offerings. Membership is not required, and many of the classes are free!

Upcoming Adult Education Events

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  • Monday ,
    MarMarch  16 , 2026
    Movie Discussion
    Monday, Mar 16th 8:00p to 9:00p
    The discussion will focus on a movie viewed privately (in your own home or elsewhere—your choice) via Netflix, Prime Video, or You Tube. You will receive the movie title and streaming source/s about 2 weeks ahead of our Schmooze date. No discussion questions to prepare or prepare for. We will just ask, “What did you like about the movie?” or “What stood out to you?” Questions like these. Some movies will be Israeli or Jewish in content, others will be about how to be a better person in general (a mensch!).

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  • Sunday ,
    MarMarch  22 , 2026
    Auschwitz Exhibit
    Sunday, Mar 22nd 2:00p to 5:00p
    Dayton Communiity visits this moving exhibit in Cincinnati.

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  • Tuesday ,
    MarMarch  24 , 2026
    Roy Lichtenstein: His Art, His Life, and His Jewish Roots
    Tuesday, Mar 24th 6:30p to 8:00p
    The Adult Education Committee is delighted to welcome Dr. Carol Salus for a fascinating presentation on the life and work of renowned artist Roy Lichtenstein on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. in Levin Hall. Dr. Salus will open the evening by exploring several of Lichtenstein’s iconic pieces, along with his works inspired by masters such as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Matisse. Her perspective is uniquely personal—Carol’s family was close with the Lichtensteins, and Roy even painted her portrait when she was a child. The presentation will also highlight Lichtenstein’s deep connection to Israel. He was a supporter of a two‑state solution, and his commissioned mural for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art reflects that hope. The mural incorporates references to his own creations as well as works from the museum’s collection. Lichtenstein later produced prints of the mural to help raise funds for the museum. The evening concludes with a look at Roy’s sculpture in the Garden of Dan in Jerusalem, donated in memory of Yitzhak Rabin. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP by Sunday, March 22 using templebethor.com.
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  • Thursday ,
    MarMarch  26 , 2026
    The Jewish Short Story
    Thursday, Mar 26th 7:00p to 8:00p
    Welcome to a brand-new round of Jewish Short Stories, the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7-8pm. Discussion will center on one short story that has Jewish content and/or is authored by a Jewish writer. Your facilitators will be Ruth Schumacher and sister Rebecca Carlson, from a Peoria Illinois reform congregation. This is a ZOOM offering.

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  • Monday ,
    AprApril  20 , 2026
    Movie Discussion
    Monday, Apr 20th 8:00p to 9:00p
    The discussion will focus on a movie viewed privately (in your own home or elsewhere—your choice) via Netflix, Prime Video, or You Tube. You will receive the movie title and streaming source/s about 2 weeks ahead of our Schmooze date. No discussion questions to prepare or prepare for. We will just ask, “What did you like about the movie?” or “What stood out to you?” Questions like these. Some movies will be Israeli or Jewish in content, others will be about how to be a better person in general (a mensch!).

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  • Thursday ,
    AprApril  23 , 2026
    The Jewish Short Story
    Thursday, Apr 23rd 7:00p to 8:00p
    Welcome to a brand-new round of Jewish Short Stories, the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7-8pm. Discussion will center on one short story that has Jewish content and/or is authored by a Jewish writer. Your facilitators will be Ruth Schumacher and sister Rebecca Carlson, from a Peoria Illinois reform congregation. This is a ZOOM offering.

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  • Monday ,
    MayMay  18 , 2026
    Movie Discussion
    Monday, May 18th 8:00p to 9:00p
    The discussion will focus on a movie viewed privately (in your own home or elsewhere—your choice) via Netflix, Prime Video, or You Tube. You will receive the movie title and streaming source/s about 2 weeks ahead of our Schmooze date. No discussion questions to prepare or prepare for. We will just ask, “What did you like about the movie?” or “What stood out to you?” Questions like these. Some movies will be Israeli or Jewish in content, others will be about how to be a better person in general (a mensch!).

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  • Thursday ,
    MayMay  28 , 2026
    The Jewish Short Story
    Thursday, May 28th 7:00p to 8:00p
    Welcome to a brand-new round of Jewish Short Stories, the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7-8pm. Discussion will center on one short story that has Jewish content and/or is authored by a Jewish writer. Your facilitators will be Ruth Schumacher and sister Rebecca Carlson, from a Peoria Illinois reform congregation. This is a ZOOM offering.

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  • Monday ,
    JunJune  15 , 2026
    Movie Discussion
    Monday, Jun 15th 12:00a to 9:00p
    The discussion will focus on a movie viewed privately (in your own home or elsewhere—your choice) via Netflix, Prime Video, or You Tube. You will receive the movie title and streaming source/s about 2 weeks ahead of our Schmooze date. No discussion questions to prepare or prepare for. We will just ask, “What did you like about the movie?” or “What stood out to you?” Questions like these. Some movies will be Israeli or Jewish in content, others will be about how to be a better person in general (a mensch!).

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Thu, January 22 2026 4 Sh'vat 5786