Learning and Adult Education

Classes


Lethal Literature: Wrestling with the Dark Side of Jewish Text

Date

September 8, 2024

Time

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Instructor: Aron Wander Dates: 5 Sundays, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/25 & 9/8 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. EST Course fee: $200, financial aid is available Loca...

Introduction to Judaism: Summer 2024

Date

September 10, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session online course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...

Learn to Read Hebrew: Preparing for the High Holy Days through the Machzor

Date

September 12, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Join us for this 3-part online Hebrew class as we build and practice Hebrew reading skills while exploring the themes and meaning of the prayers of ...

High Holy Days 101: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Date

September 16, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

The High Holy Days can be a time of incredible spiritual growth and deep personal introspection. Yet, for many of us, the sheer breadth of these holi...

Introduction to Judaism: Summer 2024

Date

September 17, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session online course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...

Learn to Read Hebrew: Preparing for the High Holy Days through the Machzor

Date

September 19, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Join us for this 3-part online Hebrew class as we build and practice Hebrew reading skills while exploring the themes and meaning of the prayers of ...

Let the Fun Begin: Experience the fun of Mah Jongg with Instructor Sharon Katz

Date

September 22, 2024

Time

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

 One Bam! Two Dot! Three Crack! Calling all beginners who want to understand what the mah jongg craze is all about. Join the ranks of enthusiasts...

High Holy Days 101: Sukkot and Simchat Torah

Date

September 23, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

What is a sukkah and why do we eat outside in it for a week? What is a lulav and etrog? What exactly are we commemorating and celebrating on Sukkot an...

Learn to Read Hebrew: Preparing for the High Holy Days through the Machzor

Date

September 26, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Join us for this 3-part online Hebrew class as we build and practice Hebrew reading skills while exploring the themes and meaning of the prayers of ...

Round Challah Making Workshop for Rosh Hashanah

Date

September 29, 2024

Time

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Join us for a festive round-challah baking event led by Ali Petok to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, where we mix tradition with creativity and sweeten the n...

A Taste of Judaism: October 2024

Date

October 8, 2024

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...

A Taste of Judaism: October 2024

Date

October 15, 2024

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...

A Taste of Judaism: October 2024

Date

October 22, 2024

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...

Soundscape of Israel Post October 7th with Cantor Alicia Stillman

Date

October 22, 2024

Time

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

A soundscape is a combination of sounds that grows from an immersive environment. It can be the sound of wind, traffic, laughing, and of course music ...

Introduction to Zohar

Date

October 29, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...

Introduction to Zohar

Date

November 5, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...

Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024

Date

November 7, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session online course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...

Introduction to Zohar

Date

November 12, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

The Zohar is one of the most foundational texts of Kabbalah, a collection of texts which first appeared in 13th century Spain. In content, it is an o...

Modern Midrash: Come Back to Genesis with Rabbi Elaine Zecher

Date

November 14, 2024

Time

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT

Come back to Genesis to re-meet and re-create the lives of the characters through Modern and ancient Midrash > We are starting all over ag...

Introduction to Judaism: Winter 2024

Date

November 14, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging multi-session online course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life through a Reform lens. Over the cou...

Classes Focused on Israel


Soundscape of Israel Post October 7th with Cantor Alicia Stillman

Date

October 22, 2024

Time

7:30 PM - 08:30 PM EDT

A soundscape is a combination of sounds that grows from an immersive environment. It can be the sound of wind, traffic, laughing, and of course music ...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC)

The Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) seeks to engage Temple Israel members with Israel in all its challenges, conflicts and complexities from a progressive perspective. In its organizing and educational activities, TIPIC aims to create safe spaces for Temple Israel members to explore and express perspectives on Israel/Palestine. All are welcome to attend TIPIC-hosted gatherings, which include monthly meetings with a speaker, current events conversations, and our book group. Upcoming gatherings are posted here and in Chailights.

Upcoming TIPIC Events


Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation

Date

September 17, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on September 17th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening ...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group: A Day in the Life of Abed Salama

Date

September 24, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC Book Group) on September 24th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite to discuss A Day in the Life of...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series

Date

October 15, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, Oct 15th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our first Speaker Series even...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation

Date

October 29, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on October 29th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group: Dear Zealots

Date

November 12, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, November 12th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group to discuss Dear Ze...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series

Date

December 3, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series e...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation

Date

December 10, 2024

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on December 10th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening i...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group

Date

January 7, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, January 7th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce the ...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series

Date

January 21, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series e...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation

Date

February 4, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on February 4th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group

Date

February 18, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, February 18th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce th...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series

Date

March 4, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series even...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation

Date

March 18, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on March 18th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in I...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group

Date

April 1, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, April 1st, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce the bo...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series

Date

April 15, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series eve...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Current Events Conversation

Date

April 29, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on April 29th, at 7:00 pm for our next open conversation about what is happening in I...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Book Group

Date

May 13, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Join us onsite or online on Tuesday, May 13th, 7:00 pm—8:30 pm for the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus Book Group. We will announce the boo...

Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) Speaker Series

Date

May 27, 2025

Time

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Please join the Temple Israel Progressive Israel Caucus (TIPIC) on Tuesday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. online or onsite, for our next Speaker Series event...