Temple Israel

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Torah Study
Exploring Judaism Classes
Adult Hebrew Classes
Jewish Literature with Leo Bearman
Jewish Education with Dr. Joe Levy
Adult Bar or Bat Mitzvah Classes
Temple Israel University Speaker Series

Together with Temple's clergy, professionals, lay leaders, Temple Israel shares the Union for Reform Judaism's passion, efforts, and ongoing commitment to life-long Jewish learning.  As the URJ states, "Adult learning programs are vital and necessary to enable congregations to continue to build vibrant Jewish communities."

Jacobs Camp...is for grown ups too!The URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp offers a great opportunity to learn about Israel at the camp's Adult Study Weekend March 19-21, 2010.

Women's WednesdaysGet the details about Women's Wednesdays, a weekly program in January and February of 2010 with Rabbi Katie Bauman.

Torah StudyTaught by Temple clergy, these weekly Torah study classes on Saturday mornings from 8:45-9:45, focus on the Parshat Hashavua, the portion of the week.  These stimulating and meaningful discussions start with the original text and utilize the interpretations and questions of various commentators and scholars.

Exploring Judaism ClassesLed by Temple clergy, these classes are for all those who are:
• considering converting to Judaism
• desiring a "refresher course" on Judaism
• married to or are marrying Jewish partners
• Jews and non-Jews interested in learning more about Jewish teachings

Exploring Judaism Fall 2009 Class Information (left here as a reference)
These web addresses are helpful tools rather than required readings, which might spark individual questions to bring to the group.  The sites correlate to the classes and provide alternate perspectives to Jewish thought and identity.   Hopefully, these web links will challenge us to take a few minutes a day to "Explore Judaism."

Contact Rabbi Adam Grossman or Carol Geller in the rabbis' office at (901) 937-2771 for more information about these stimulating Exploring Judaism classes.

Adult Hebrew ClassesBeginning, intermediate, and advanced Hebrew classes offer adults of varying levels an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the Hebrew language.

Adult Hebrew Fall 2009 Class Information (here as a reference)

Jewish Literature with Leo Bearman, Jr.Pick up a copy of the materials in advance at the information and Welcome Center at Temple.

Jewish Education with Dr. Joe Levy"Pirke Avot: How to Choose a Jewish Life"
Classes are Sundays, 11:00 am

 

Adult Bar or Bat Mitzvah ClassesTemple Israel periodically offers an adult bar/bat mitzvah class for those who have not had an opportunity to have a formal bar/bat mitzvah ceremony.

Mazel tov to the adult Temple members who became b'nai mitzvah in January 2009 (right) and in January 2010 (below)

 

 

 

Temple Israel University (TIU) Speaker SeriesProfessors, authors, rabbis, lay leaders, and Jewish educators give fascinating presentations at this distinguished speaker series.

Temple Israel University's 2009-2010 "Junior Year" Syllabus (all begin at 7:30pm):
October 22, 2009
Rabbi Batsheva Appel
Senior Rabbi
KAM Isaiah Israel
The Shabbat Bride's Untold Story: Lessons from Lecha Dodi

November 19, 2009
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Senior Rabbi
Temple Israel
Law and Love: The Yin and Yang of Judaism

January 21, 2010
Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Director and Rabbi
Kol Echad: Making Judaism Matter
Why Israel Ought to Matter Now More Than Ever

March 18, 2010
Rabbi Katie Bauman
Assistant Rabbi
Temple Israel

 

April 15, 2010
World Renowned Inspirational and Legendary Figure
Announcement soon...

For more information about the adult education program at Temple Israel, please contact Director of Education Barb Gelb or call (901) 937-2776.

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