Context, an adult education project of the Jewish Theoglogical Seminar, is holding an information session this Wednesday, January 26 at 7:15 PM  at Congregation Beth Elohim.

This free event will provide an introduction to a two-year Jewish studies program that is being co-sponsored by four Brooklyn synagogues, including Congregation Beth Elohim, East Midwood Jewish Center, Kane Street Synagogue, and Park Slope Jewish Center, as they partner to offer Context in Brooklyn.

The information session on Wednesday will consist of a mini-class with Dr. Ora Horn Prouser, who is the first semester instructor of the Context Program.

Context is designed as an intellectual journey—a four-semester program conducted over two years—guided by leading Judaic Studies scholar-teachers from various academic institutions. The curriculum explores the span of Jewish civilization and focuses on two major themes: Jewish Text and Interpretation and Jewish Cultures and Communities.

The program offers adult students “a context within which to understand the Jewish past, refine their personal approach to the challenges of contemporary Jewish life, and develop their unique and informed outlook toward the Jewish future.”

They are asking people to  RSVP (though they won’t  turn anyone away!). RSVP to April Mellas, (718) 768-3814, april.mellas(at)gmail(dot)com