Classes, Community Events, and Experiential Learning
At Temple Israel, we offer a diverse range of opportunities to deepen your Jewish learning and connect with others. From engaging classes on Jewish history, ethics, and spirituality to thought-provoking community events and hands-on experiences, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to explore new ideas, participate in creative workshops, or join cultural outings, these offerings are designed to enrich your Jewish journey and foster meaningful connections within our community.
Classes
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
February 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Section 1
Date
February 8, 2026
Time
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
Engaging with conflicts is one of life’s defining challenges—particularly when faced with diverse histories, ideologies and narratives. Join us as...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
February 10, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
February 10, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Modern Midrash: The Transformative Experiences of Exodus
Date
February 12, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
In the world of Modern Midrash and through the study of the book of Exodus, we will encounter and uncover some of the lesser known stories of the impa...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
February 12, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
February 19, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Confronting Representations of Black People in Yiddish Culture with Professor Gil Ribak
Date
February 19, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us for a thought-provoking presentation with Professor Gil Ribak as he unveils the groundbreaking research behind his forthcoming book, Crude C...
Purim 101
Date
February 23, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
What is a megillah? Why do we wear costumes? Who was Haman? What exactly IS Purim? Join us on Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. as we dive in to the t...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
February 24, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
February 26, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
March 3, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
March 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Glitz! Glamor! and... Gefilte Fish? The Roller-Coaster History of Jews and Hollywood
Date
March 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
This course explores the remarkable journey of Jewish innovators, moguls, and storytellers who helped shape Hollywood from its earliest days to the pr...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
March 10, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Modern Midrash: The Transformative Experiences of Exodus
Date
March 12, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
In the world of Modern Midrash and through the study of the book of Exodus, we will encounter and uncover some of the lesser known stories of the impa...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
March 12, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Conflicts of Interest: The History of the Arab-Israeli/ Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Section 1
Date
March 15, 2026
Time
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
Engaging with conflicts is one of life’s defining challenges—particularly when faced with diverse histories, ideologies and narratives. Join us as...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
March 17, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Debate with the rabbis and consider new perspectives on aspects of Jewish law with the Babylonian Talmud in this weekly online class led by Rabbi Suz...
Introduction to Judaism: Spring 2026
Date
March 19, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session onsite course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...
Upcoming Community Events and Experiential Learning
Qabbalat Shabbat
Date
February 6, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! To join our comm...
Jewish Plays Project Reading for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Date
February 8, 2026
Time
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
An unusual portrait’s theft and its travels around the world. Canvas. Pencil. Paint. How can one piece of art tear at the hearts of generations? ...
Scholar-in-Residence Ittay Flescher: After the War, Is Peace Possible?
Date
March 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Join us for the official US Launch of The Holy and the Broken, A Cry For Israeli-Palestinian Peace From A Land That Must Be Shared . Jerusalem based...
Qabbalat Shabbat with Scholar in Residence Ittay Flescher
Date
March 6, 2026
Time
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Gather with us onsite or online for Qabbalat Shabbat. All are welcome to join this service full of prayer, meditation, and music! We’ll be joined ...
Shabbat Morning Service with Torah Study featuring Ittay Flescher
Date
March 7, 2026
Time
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Gather with the Temple Israel community for Saturday morning Torah Study. Following the service, as part of our Scholar-in-Residence weekend, ...
Love and Longing: A Musical Exploration of The Varying Perspectives of Love and Longing Through The Eyes of Jewish Composers
Date
March 29, 2026
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Join us as pianist Lisa Weiss and soprano Michelle Ravitsky present an eclectic recital of art songs by Jewish composers, including Mendelssohn, Mahl...
Second Night Passover Seder: An Immersive Experience
Date
April 2, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
We invite you to join us onsite at Temple Israel for a special Second Night Seder. Alongside a unique culinary journey, we will embark on a musical,...
Stepping Out 2026
Date
April 9, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Stepping Out 2026 is coming Support and celebrate our Temple Israel Community Save the date! More information coming soon… ...
Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning
Date
May 21, 2026
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Online learning sessions will start at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 and run through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22. On Shavuot we go big, celebrat...
Tikkun Zoom Shavuot: 25 Hours of Online Learning
Date
June 10, 2027
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Online learning sessions will start at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 and run through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11. On Shavuot we go big, celebr...