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
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 2, 2025
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
December 2, 2025
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
December 7, 2025
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...
Chanukah 101
Date
December 8, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Chanukah is a time for lighting candles, spinning dreidel, and eating latkes. But what do all of the rituals really mean? Join us online on Monday,...
The Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: 1920’s-1950’s
Date
December 9, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
This lesson will explore how American Jews have engaged with Israeli musical forms, from the 1920’s through the 1950’s. Together we will listen t...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
December 9, 2025
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
December 11, 2025
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...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
December 16, 2025
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
December 16, 2025
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 Sounds of Eretz Yisrael in America: 1920’s-1950’s
Date
December 16, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
This lesson will explore how American Jews have engaged with Israeli musical forms, from the 1920’s through the 1950’s. Together we will listen t...
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025
Date
December 23, 2025
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...
A Taste of Judaism: January 2026
Date
January 5, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives. A Ta...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 6, 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
January 6, 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
January 8, 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...
A Taste of Judaism: January 2026
Date
January 12, 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Explore traditional and modern Jewish sources in an accessible setting. Join us and discuss the ways Judaism can resonate in our daily lives. A Ta...
The TI Yeshiva: Learn to Read the Talmud with Rabbi Suzie Jacobson
Date
January 13, 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
January 13, 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
January 20, 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
January 20, 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
Speaking Across Conflict Workshop with Resetting the Table
Date
December 11, 2025
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Resetting the Table’s celebrated workshop offers communication skill-building for charged political conversations and a forum for dialogue across d...
Author Talk: Your Presence is Mandatory with Author Sasha Vasilyuk
Date
December 15, 2025
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Spanning between World War II and the Russia-Ukraine conflict and based on real events, Your Presence Is Mandatory (Bloomsbury) is a riveting debut...
Bereavement Group
Date
December 29, 2025
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
January 27, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
February 24, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
March 31, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
April 28, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
May 26, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
June 30, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
July 28, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
August 25, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
September 29, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...
Bereavement Group
Date
October 27, 2026
Time
5:15 PM - 6:10 PM EDT
Temple Israel holds a monthly bereavement group for all those who are currently struggling with a loss. This discussion group, facilitated by Rabbi ...