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

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."

Women's WednesdaysBeginning in October, 2010, a monthly learning opportunity with Rabbi Katie Bauman on the first Wednesday (from 1-2pm) of the month.

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 Spring 2011 Class Information (Beginning March 20, 2011)

Sign up and pay ($20) online. Contact Rabbi Adam Grossman or Carol Geller in the Rabbis' office at (901) 937-2771 for more information about these stimulating Exploring Judaism classes. 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."

Adult Hebrew ClassesAdult Hebrew Fall 2010 Class Information
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced Hebrew classes offer adults of varying levels an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the Hebrew language.

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"
Beginning 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)

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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