The Jewish Federation promotes lifelong learning opportunities through ongoing educational partnerships and events. The Federation works to provide engaging programming and ways for our community to learn and grow together.
Our educational opportunities are constantly changing based on the needs of our community.
Forever Learning Institute Partnership
Through our partnership with Forever Learning Institute (FLI), we have been able to offer a wide variety of classes set up in semesters that average 8 weeks. We welcome volunteers from the South Bend, Mishawaka area to lead classes.
Forever Learning - Understanding Modern Israel
Forever Learning and the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley present
Understanding Modern Israel: Its People, and Struggle for Survival and Peace
The presenters are Bob Feferman, Community Relations Director for the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley and Omer Karavani, Israeli Emissary to the Jewish Federation. The first three sessions will be conducted by Omer Karavani. He will present, "My Israeli Story," that tells the story of Israel through his personal story and that of his family. The second session will be an overview of the Jews of the Middle East, and the 3rd session will be on "Israel: The Melting Pot?" The fourth and fifth sessions will be presented by Bob Feferman titled "Israel: A Struggle for Survival and Peace." Classes are: March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3 and April 17.
Registration opens February 10 at https://fli.coursestorm.com.
Other Class Offerings
In addition to our partnership with the FLI, we have several other opportunities for our adult community members to partake in.
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Book Club
Once a month our book club joins together for a lunch provided by our members. Our book club reads a variety of books and enjoys a lively discussion. For more information on our next book or how to join you can contact email [email protected]. or call 574-233-1164.
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Lunch n’ Learns
As part of the Community Lunch program coordinated by the Jewish Family Services, the Federation offers Lunch ‘n’ Learns throughout the year.
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Lectures
The Jewish Federation offers lectures and panel discussions on a variety of topics and interests.
