Adult Jewish Learning
I love working with lifelong learners to expand their understanding of Judaism! Whether you are returning to study after years away, exploring Jewish learning for the first time, or seeking to add new depth to traditions you have celebrated for years, I welcome adults into meaningful, open-minded engagement with Jewish text, wisdom, and heritage. My approach creates a welcoming, supportive space where we learn from each other through open discussion, curiosity, and shared perspective.
Together, we explore the rich tapestry of Jewish life—delving into Torah, unraveling the historical and spiritual dimensions of the holidays, and decoding the deep symbolism woven into Jewish narrative and ritual. Rather than viewing tradition as fixed or static, we examine how these timeless stories and concepts speak to our contemporary lives, ethics, and relationships.
At the heart of this work is vibrant dialogue: honoring diverse life experiences, encouraging thoughtful questions, and finding personal resonance. Guided study becomes a collaborative journey—a pathway to intellectual discovery, personal growth, and a richer, more intentional connection to Jewish life and community.
Includes:
We meet bi-weekly, and each session focuses on bringing Jewish texts, traditions and history into real-life context, including:
Jewish holidays
Explore the meaning, origins, and evolution of each holiday—what we celebrate, why it matters, and how it connects to modern lifeWeekly Torah portions (Parsha)
Dive into key themes, stories, and interpretations, with discussion of how they relate to personal values, ethics, and current issuesJewish history & traditions
Gain a broader understanding of how Jewish practices developed over time and how they differ across communitiesThemes & big questions
Identity, responsibility, community, resilience, and meaning—through a Jewish lens
We offer both group lessons (maximum of 3 adult participants) or private lesson
Cost:
Private lesson: $250 for 50 min lesson
Group lesson: $95 for 50 min lesson
“We are deeply grateful to Atara Moalem, my extraordinary teacher — for her warmth, devotion and contagious love of Judaism. For her archaeological expertise and her remarkable gift of bringing Hebrew, a language both ancient and modern, into living, breathing life. And for making my journey one of uncommon joy and meaning.”
-Nikki