Adult Education
Ahavath Achim Congregation offers a range of opportunities for every level of learning, ranging from Rabbi Pepperstone's weekly column on the Torah portion of the week, his Shabbat morning teaching (often interactive), Sunday morning learning after minyan, and weekday evening classes. Cantor Pepperstone offers one-on-one, small group learning, and discussion groups to help people learn to lead a service, chant Torah or Haftarah, or take their skills up a notch or two, or learn more about other topics.
Our learning offerings are open to anyone in Greater Wichita. If you would like more information about any of our adult education offerings, contact Hannah See (hannah.see@jsbwjcc.org) at the WJCC office.
Introduction
to Judaism
Rabbi Pepperstone teaches an annual Introduction to Judaism course, which begins in fall and goes through late spring, taking off for the summer.
This course is open to anyone who is curious about Judaism, wants to learn more about Judaism, whether they grew up Jewish or not, and is required for anyone who is in a conversion process. Note that this course is NOT a conversion course.
Even though the course is taking place now, you can jump at any time. (The course repeat next year as well for those who jump in mid-year.)
Contact rabbipepperstone@gmail.com with any questions and for more info.
Learn with Cantor Pepperstone
Cantor Pepperstone offers one-on-one and small group teaching and coaching for anyone interested in:
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learning how to chant Torah, Haftarah or other sacred texts,
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leading part or all of a service,
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working on Siddur Hebrew,
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strengthening one's ability to lead a service.
Cantor Pepperstone brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. If you would be interested in any or all of the above, please contact her at cantorpepperstone@gmail.com
Sunday Morning Learning @AAC
On Sunday mornings, we move from the Tikvah Sanctuary into the Social Hall for breakfast and learning. Rabbi Pepperstone has offered several different series of topics over the past two years, including an in-depth look at the commandments, understanding the Jewish prayer book, and a fresh take at electricity on Shabbat.
Currently, Rabbi Pepperstone is leading a study of the midrash collection The Legends of the Jews We have extra copies on hand, and people can also join in using the website Sefaria or an e-reader. We will help you get on the same page as everyone else!
If you would like to join in, contact Rabbi Pepperstone at rabbipepperstone@gmail.com