The pursuit of Jewish knowledge is a lifelong one, and the Lilmode (Lifelong, Impactful Learning Made for you! Open to all, Dedicated to Education) program offers opportunities for adults to continue expanding the horizons of Jewish learning. You’ll find a Jewish educational program or opportunity at Congregation Etz Chaim that’s a perfect fit for every member of your family, young and old alike.
It’s Time to Get Back to Israel with Etz Chaim and Rabbi Dorsch
Join the rabbi in person or via Zoom on Thursday mornings, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for an informal discussion of the Torah portion of the week (Parasha Ha’Shavua). Click here to join via Zoom.
To subscribe to the Torah Study calendar click here
Dates
August 21, 2025
August 28, 2025
September 4, 2025
September 11, 2025
Learners’ Minyan
Everything you want to learn about Shabbat Services but were afraid to ask! Each minyan will focus on a specific part of our Shabbat Services, from Psukei d’Zimra through Musaf. Why these prayers? Why wear a tallit? And so much more!
Designed for learners of all ages.
Dates
November 1, 2025
March 14, 2026
April 25, 2026
Mocha Mondays with Rabbi Dorsch
Join Rabbi Dorsch, once a month on Monday mornings at 7:45 a.m. for coffee and breakfast accompanied by the Talmud’s Greatest Hits.
To subscribe to the Mocha Monday calendar click here
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Melton: A History of Hatred – The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism
This fall, in conjunction with the Melton Mini School at the Marcus JCC, Rabbi Dorsch will be teaching a satellite class (6 sessions) on the History of Antisemitism in our social hall on Sundays from 10:30-11:45 beginning October 19.
You can register through the JCC by clicking on this link
Dates
October 19, 2025
October 26, 2025
November 2, 2025
November 16, 2025
December 7, 2025
December 14, 2025
Torah Study with Rabbi Dorsch at Sunrise at Huntcliff
Join Rabbi Dorsch on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. at Huntcliff Summit I – Independent Living.
To subscribe to the Torah Study-Huntcliff calendar click here
Dates
September 2, 2025
October 21, 2025
November 4, 2025
December 2, 2025
January 6, 2026
February 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dorsch
Join Rabbi Dorsch on Tuesdays of each month from noon – 1:00 p.m., for an in-depth discussion on a variety of topics. Lunch is served and your RSVP is requested. Location: 1 Concourse Pkwy., in the Virginia Highlands Conference Room on the first floor.
To subscribe to the Lunch & Learn calendar click here
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Melton Classes
Courses offered at Etz Chaim and taught by Rabbi Dorsch.
This year Rabbi Dorsch will be teaching “Beyond Borders– A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict” Sundays, 08.18.2024 – 05.04.2025 (20 sessions), Click Here to register