Adult Jewish Education
Temple Beth-El has been an innovative and intellectual center for decades with many long standing groups, activities and classes continuing a tradition of learning and growth.
We offer the following ongoing spiritual connections
Parashat Hashavuah - Torah Study
Saturdays 11:00 am
Join Rabbi Helbraun and Cantor Kahan for teachings from the weekly Torah portion. On mornings when there is a B’nei Mitzvah, Tom Burnstine will be leading the class. No cost; no registration needed. Join us in person (on days when there is no B'nei Mitzvah) or on Zoom. Check our weekly Friday service link email for the link to join!
Talmudic Treasure with Rabbi Weissberg
Tuesday 9:30 am - August 10, 2021 through June 28, 2022
The Talmud is a repository of Jewish wisdom and inspiration. Join Rabbi Weissberg’s Tuesday morning class to explore, imbibe and enjoy the Rabbinic mind and spirit that is cogent to this very day. Knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is not a prerequisite. Class is held on Zoom only. Please register below to receive the link to join ($125/members, $150/non-members).
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Fall 2021 Adult Education Classes
Our full schedule of Adult Education classes begins this fall, 2021.
Sunday School 2.0 with Rabbi Ari
Mondays, October 4 - December 13 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Demystify the hows and whys of Jewish prayer, and discuss everything we forgot or didn’t learn in Sunday School that we have questions about in terms of Jewish practice and belief.
Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class with Rabbi Ari
Mondays, October 4, 2021 - April 30, 2022 7:00 to 7:30 pm
A review of the main Shabbat prayers - how to fluently read them/chant them and major Hebrew vocabulary for meaning. Prepare to read a verse (or 2 or 3) from Torah at Shabbat morning services April 30.
Torah Study with Rabbi Helbraun
Mondays, October 4 through June 2022 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Why is the Torah so important to us? More than the stories we read, it’s the interactions we have with those stories. For thousands of years we have learned, grown and struggled with our tradition – sometimes seeking to gain understanding, and sometimes to make sense of this sacred scroll. We invite you to join in the conversation.
Lunch & Learn: Modern Jewish Poetry with Rabbi Ari
Wednesdays, October 13 - December 15 (except 1st Wednesday of the month) 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Lunch and learn with Rabbi Ari. Read a poem a class focusing on the major Jewish themes and imagery in each piece. Discuss the emotion and charge of each poem.
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