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The adult education programs of the Masorti Movement
offer a pluralistic forum for the study of Judaism and Jewish texts. All the study
sessions are open to the general public and are offered in an atmosphere of openness
and inclusion. Men and women, secular and religious, Masorti, Reform and Orthodox,
native born Israelis and immigrants – all come together to study various Jewish
texts with a modern outlook, relevant to life in Israel in the 21st century.
 Besides lectures, study often
takes the form of havrutot (small study groups), emphasizing individual
attention and development. Subjects covered include Parshat Hashavua (weekly
Torah portion), Bible studies, Talmud, Kabbalah, Jewish philosophy, and art and
literature in Judaism. Many of those attending the programs are secular people
who wish to increase their knowledge of Judaism in a non-coercive, pluralistic
environment. The Masorti Movement in Israel believes that an understanding between
all Jewish streams can be reached via education and dialogue, and by strengthening
the Jewish-Israeli identity.
The main centers of learning are:
Hakerem Masorti Congregation, Karmiel
Moriah Masorti Congregation, Haifa
Masorti Congregation, Zichron Yaakov
Bet Yisrael Masorti Congregation, Netanya
Hod Vehadar Masorti Congregation, Kfar Saba
Midreshet Iyun, Tel Aviv
Adat Shalom Emmanuel Masorti Congregation, Rehovot
Eshel Avraham Congregation/Shiluv Institute, Beersheba
Magen Avraham Congregation/Shiluv Institute, Omer
Whilst many of the lecturers and session leaders are Masorti rabbis, there is
also a large participation of synagogue members on the teaching side.
Contact Information
Call the local congregation or the Masorti
office for information about study sessions.
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This program is supported by grants from
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