Adult Learning
Adult Learning
Shabbat University
Most Shabbatot after Kiddush
Join us for an in-depth study of Jewish texts—structured like a university seminar—on a range of engaging topics.
Scholars in Residence
We host visiting scholars from around the world who teach on a variety of subjects.
Recent guests include:
Rabbi Menachem Penner (Executive VP, Rabbinical Council of America)
Rabbi Daniel Feldman (RIETS Rosh Yeshiva)
Shalhevet Cahana (BJC Community Scholar)
Halakha in the Sources
Tuesday mornings after Minyan
Rabbi Albert leads a deep dive into the Shulchan Arukh with commentary from the Mishnah Berurah, exploring daily Jewish law and building skills for reading Halakhic texts.
Morning Tanya, with Eliezer Cohn
Wednesday mornings after Minyan
A weekly exploration of Chassidic thought through the teachings of the Tanya.
Daily Divrei Torah
Short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha follow every morning service.
Rav Shua also shares five-minute teachings on the meaning of our prayers after each weekday Maariv.
End-of-Shabbat Class
Conclude Shabbat with Rav Shua as he explores Jewish law to bring meaning to your new week.
Coffee, Cookies, and Kabbalah
Sunday mornings after Minyan
Join Eliezer Cohn for a guided study of mystical texts and ideas to bring spirituality into everyday life.
Lunchtime Talmud
Our long-running weekly Talmud class (now in its 30th year!) is open to all levels—whether you're new or experienced, join anytime.
Thu, October 9 2025
17 Tishrei 5786
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Sukkot |
Lunchtime Talmud : 12:00pm |
Parsha and Potato Kugel with Rav Shua : 7:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 6:21pm |
Shabbat Day
Havdalah : 7:27pm |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Oct 10, 6:21pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Oct 11, 7:27pm |
Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Thursday, Oct 9 |
Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:54am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:24am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:12am |
Latest Shema | 10:03am |
Zman Tefillah | 11:01am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 12:56pm |
Mincha Gedola | 1:25pm |
Mincha Ketana | 4:17pm |
Plag HaMincha | 5:28pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 6:40pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 7:19pm |
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Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94610
510.482.1147 | office@bethjacoboakland.org
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