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, which is often an interactive study session, 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.
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We also offer Third Place events, where we meet up around town or in people's homes and engage in Torah study on a range of topics in more informal settings. Course topics have included: a Jewish history of coffee, Eye for an Eye in Rabbinic thought, Jewish views on magic and witchcraft, and more.
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Courses and events 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
This year, Rabbi Pepperstone is teaching and Introduction to Judaism course, which began in Fall 2024 and goes through Summer ​2025.
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. This course is NOT a conversion course.
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Even though the course is taking place now, you can jump at any time. (The course will likely repeat next year as well for those who jump in mid-year.)
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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.
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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.
In recent years, Rabbi Pepperstone leads Talmud study on Sunday morning, covering entire (short) volumes of Talmud over the course of several months. Thus far, we have covered Megillah, which looks at Purim and all things synagogue, Ta'anit, which looks at the rabbinic response to drought and other calamities. This year, we have been learning Mo'ed Katan, which deals explores balancing personal and communal priorities. Be sure to bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop, because PDF sources sheets are shared via email.
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If you would like to join in, contact Rabbi Pepperstone at rabbipepperstone@gmail.com