Lifelong Learning

NWSS has a long tradition of active learning. We believe that ‘study’ is one of the core values of Judaism, and that it is important that every generation have the opportunity to learn with each other.

In 2018, Adult Education was transformed into Lifelong Learning focusing on intergenerational study. Each generation can act as a role model for the others.

We view our programme as an ‘appetite for learning’ and our core principles are:

• learning should be interactive, rather than listening to a talk; everyone benefits when there is plenty of discussion and challenge;
• learning works best when there is a social element (especially around food).

Our lifelong learning events are rich and diverse in nature, although always with an element of Jewish learning. Here is a selection of recent events:

• Rabbis and Revolutionaries – a discussion about reactions to the destruction of the 2nd Temple;
• COP 27 – a presentation led by our Green Team, about what has happened since COP 26;
• Artificial Intelligence – is it possible to program a machine to be ethical?
• What should our schools teach about Judaism?
• Romance on the Nile – the missing story of Joseph’s wife, Aseneth;
• The City – an evening of poetry and music, reflections on Jerusalem, past, present and future.