SaturdaySat, 14 FebFebruary, 2026

Torah Study

Shabbat, Feb 14th 10:00a to 11:00aNourish your mind as well as your soul on Shabbat with the mitzvah of studying Torah. Taught by our fantastic rabbis and dedicated lay leaders, each week brings new insights into the ancient texts of Judaism. Join the meeting on Zoom at this link: https://timemphis.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda15083be90232089d87536&id=72a8a070d6&e=3f2f9e9132

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SaturdaySat, 21 FebFebruary, 2026

Torah Study

Shabbat, Feb 21st 10:00a to 11:00aNourish your mind as well as your soul on Shabbat with the mitzvah of studying Torah. Taught by our fantastic rabbis and dedicated lay leaders, each week brings new insights into the ancient texts of Judaism. Join the meeting on Zoom at this link: https://timemphis.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda15083be90232089d87536&id=72a8a070d6&e=3f2f9e9132

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SaturdaySat, 28 FebFebruary, 2026

Torah Study

Shabbat, Feb 28th 10:00a to 11:00aNourish your mind as well as your soul on Shabbat with the mitzvah of studying Torah. Taught by our fantastic rabbis and dedicated lay leaders, each week brings new insights into the ancient texts of Judaism. Join the meeting on Zoom at this link: https://timemphis.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7bda15083be90232089d87536&id=72a8a070d6&e=3f2f9e9132

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WednesdayWed, 11 MarMarch, 2026

Silenced Jewish Women of Genesis and Today

Wednesday, Mar 11th 7:00p to 8:15pThe voices of Jewish women — both heard and unheard — have been necessary in writing our Jewish story. This class, led by Rabbi Leah Sternberg, examines the stories of women in the Torah, rabbinic literature, Jewish History, and our contemporary age, whose contributions have been overlooked, suppressed, or misinterpreted. By spending time with these narratives, we will reclaim these voices and consider their relevance to Jewish life and gender dynamics today.

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Weekly Torah Study

Weekly Torah Study happens each Saturday with Temple Israel’s teachers and clergy. Join us in person in the Meeting room or tune in on Zoom Saturdays at 10 AM CT for this enriching class!

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Adult Ulpan (Hebrew)

Give Us A Few Hours, And You’ll Be Reading Hebrew!

Do you want to learn how to decode the Hebrew alphabet? Care to brush up on what you once learned in Hebrew school? Join Hebrew classes for adults regardless of your proficiency. All are welcome!

If you are interested in learning Hebrew, please email Rebecca Fox.

Classes are taught by Baraba Mansberg, Teri Peacock, and Janet Zale.

A Taste of Judaism

A Taste of Judaism will be a 4-week brief introduction to Judaism based on the Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) “A Taste of Judaism” curriculum. Taught by our clergy team, A Taste of Judaism will offer a broad overview of Jewish tradition with a focus on Reform Judaism. Classes will be streamed and recorded, but there will be no Zoom participation.

This class is a prerequisite to Embracing Judaism, a course for those entering the conversion process. Students interested in pursuing conversion must attend 100% of the classes. There is no book required for the course.

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Embracing Judaism – Becoming a Jew

This marvelous experiential course for future Jews-by-Choice is by invitation only, following each conversion candidate’s rabbinic sponsorship with Temple Israel clergy. Taught by Judy Bearman and Sally Rosenberg, this class begins anew following each Exploring Judaism cycle.

Listen to “Judy Bearman and Sally Rosenberg on Embracing Judaism” on Torah to the People (the Temple Israel podcast) for an overview of what the class is like!

Coffee and Conversation 

Engage. Connect. Learn.

Join Rabbi Levy, Rabbi Sternberg, and special guests for an hour of learning and conversation in community on the first and third Thursday of each month in the Meeting Room. Every discussion dives into a different Jewish topic from the most spiritual to cultural aspects of our faith and peoplehood. Bagels, coffee, and great conversation included.

Scholar in Residence 

Twice a year, Temple Israel welcomes leading scholars of Judaica to share their wisdom and insight with our congregation. Over the years, these weekends have brought learning to life through topics as varied as Jewish law and practice, history and culture, sociology, music, and the Jewish future.

Each Scholar in Residence weekend is designed to nourish both mind and spirit. The experience begins with a Friday evening lecture following a community Shabbat dinner, continues with a Saturday morning sermon and presentation, and concludes with a Sunday morning program. Often, an informal Saturday evening gathering is also included, offering even more opportunity for connection and conversation.

Adult Education Series

Deepen Your Understanding. Enrich Your Jewish Journey.

Join us one Wednesday evening each month for our Adult Education Series, an opportunity to engage in deeper learning around a variety of Jewish topics.  Led by one of our rabbis, each stand alone session offers thoughtful teaching and meaningful exploration of subjects ranging from Jewish texts and theology to history, ethics, and contemporary issues.  Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, ask big questions, or simply connect through learning, these classes are designated to inspire lifelong Jewish growth in a welcoming and intellectually engaging environment. 

Torah to the People Podcast 

Find sermons, music, conversations between clergy and special guests, and select Temple Israel University (TIU) classes – easily accessible to you through our podcast, Torah to the People.

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