Hear from three speakers with unique perspective on current events in Israel. Asaf Stein served in the IDF as a lone soldier, including in Gaza in 2014. Barry Ivker was traveling in Israel on October 7th. And Tzlil McDonald, an Israeli living in Alabama, is currently participating in important advocacy work as part of her […]
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Southern Jewish Voices is a collaborative program between the Levite Jewish Community Center and Temple Beth-El to present stories about Jewish life in Birmingham. The program is presented through a series of interviews conducted in front of a live audience. Videos of all sessions are archived online. Today's guest will be Phillip Ensler, civil rights […]
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Rsvp to monika@ourtemple.org Join us for informal lunchtime conversations with Rabbi Wright to explore the pressing topics of Israel and the troubling surge in antisemitism. This discussion promises to provide invaluable perspectives on the complexities of Israel's situation and the urgent need to address antisemitism in our changing world.
Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!
Take a tour of our newly opened Beth El Civil Rights Experience!
Join Cantor Wittner and Elizabeth Bloch for a fun and musical Tot Shabbat! Dinner will follow the service. RSVP to Kathryn Pautler at kathryn@ourtemple.org or 205-933-8037. August 2023 - Weekend of Welcome September 2023 - Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah December 2023 - Chanukah Tot Shabbat March 2024 - Purim Tot Shabbat April 2024 - […]
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School K-7th Grade Register at: https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/rs-registration-23-24.html
Learning with Rabbi Wright. The New Testament narrative presents the ideas, belief systems, trends, and rituals of the “Judaisms” during the late Second Temple period. The narrative also provides details about the development of Rabbinic Judaism, the democratization of Jewish sects, Jewish life under Roman authority, and meaningful Jewish rituals that we continue to observe […]
PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2-5yrs Cooking and science through a Jewish lens with stories and art sprinkled on top.
For those interested in the Justify Trip to India, come hear details and ask any questions about this opportunity!
Volunteer solicitors will be making phone calls to close-out the 2024 BJF Annual Campaign. Dinner will be provided. RSVP to Susan Greene: SusanG@bjf.org
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM at Temple Emanu-El FREE to TEE Members/$10 PER CLASS for non-members Baby & Me at TEE engages […]
Interested in conversion to Judaism? Went to Hebrew School but don't remember a lot? Taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish […]
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Freedom of Speech on Campus Robert Siegel (Former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Kenneth S. Stern (Director, Bard Center for the Study of Hate) Professor Susannah Heschel (Dartmouth College, Chair, Jewish Studies Program) Talia Dror (Student Leader, Cornellians for Israel) Monday, December 6th @ […]
Join us for a new round of Torah on Tap! Each month, we'll meet at a different local brewery for socializing and learning with Rabbi Steven Henkin of Temple Beth-El. First round is on us! Please contact Rabbi Henkin at rabbihenkin@templebeth-el.net for specifics about each month's topic.
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM at Temple Emanu-El FREE to TEE Members/$10 PER CLASS for non-members Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, dance, activities, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years […]
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!
Rsvp to monika@ourtemple.org Join us for informal lunchtime conversations with Rabbi Wright to explore the pressing topics of Israel and the troubling surge in antisemitism. This discussion promises to provide invaluable perspectives on the complexities of Israel's situation and the urgent need to address antisemitism in our changing world.
The young Jewish Adult event of the year is back! Join us at Cahaba Brewing on December 7th for You Belong in Birmingham's "Lights and Latkes" (previously called the Matzah Ball)! Tickets include: 2 drink tickets, Chanukah treats, caricatures, raffle prizes, and more! (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID […]
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Join us for this wonderful service with our 6th grade students, junior choir, and lighting the chanukiah! We will have sufganiyot after the service.
Families with children aged 5 and younger are invited to join us at 10:30 am on the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone for a fun and interactive musical Shabbat service, followed by a kid friendly kiddush lunch. November 18 - Jewish Pride Shabbat December 9 - Chanukah Tot Shabbat January 13 […]
Join us for this intergenerational service with Rabbi Matt Dreffin.
Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School K-7th Grade Register at: https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/rs-registration-23-24.html
Learning with Rabbi Wright. The New Testament narrative presents the ideas, belief systems, trends, and rituals of the “Judaisms” during the late Second Temple period. The narrative also provides details about the development of Rabbinic Judaism, the democratization of Jewish sects, Jewish life under Roman authority, and meaningful Jewish rituals that we continue to observe […]
Join us for Sisterhood's Annual Latke Luncheon, beginning at 12 p.m. From 11 - 12 we'll have Chanukah crafts in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone! Register online or RSVP (for craft fair ONLY) to Margaret at mnorman@templebeth-el.net.
Join other families with kids 4 and under in our new Shalom Baby Playroom on the second floor for informal schmoozing and playing! Questions? Contact Monika Singletary at monika@ourtemple.org.
Latkes! Prizes! Nosh and candy galore! Join us for this fun, annual Chanukah luncheon presented by Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood.
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM at Temple Emanu-El FREE to TEE Members/$10 PER CLASS for non-members Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, dance, activities, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years […]
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Introducing the Holy Crepe Food Cart by Knesseth Israel Congregation! Come out between 6 and 8 PM on Wednesday, December 13 for latkes, balloon art, and a raffle!
LED BY JUDY LADDEN TUESDAY & THURSDAY 9:30 AM – SHALOM BABY PLAYROOM at Temple Emanu-El FREE to TEE Members/$10 PER CLASS for non-members Baby & Me at TEE engages your child’s special energy through song, dance, activities, and laughter. This is a class made just for those tots ages 12 months to 3 years […]
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Rsvp to monika@ourtemple.org Join us for informal lunchtime conversations with Rabbi Wright to explore the pressing topics of Israel and the troubling surge in antisemitism. This discussion promises to provide invaluable perspectives on the complexities of Israel's situation and the urgent need to address antisemitism in our changing world.
Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
One Saturday per month, in lieu of a sanctuary service, we will meet at Red Mountain Park to spend Shabbat morning together. Led by our clergy, we will spend one to two hours enjoying Shabbat and nature.
Dinner will be served at 5:30pm with the meeting beginning at 6pm. A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in-person.
Interested in conversion to Judaism? Went to Hebrew School but don't remember a lot? Taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University, this class is designed or all who are seeking to learn or connect with Judaism, whether you born Jewish, want to become Jewish, or […]
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!
Rsvp to monika@ourtemple.org Join us for informal lunchtime conversations with Rabbi Wright to explore the pressing topics of Israel and the troubling surge in antisemitism. This discussion promises to provide invaluable perspectives on the complexities of Israel's situation and the urgent need to address antisemitism in our changing world.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!
Rsvp to monika@ourtemple.org Join us for informal lunchtime conversations with Rabbi Wright to explore the pressing topics of Israel and the troubling surge in antisemitism. This discussion promises to provide invaluable perspectives on the complexities of Israel's situation and the urgent need to address antisemitism in our changing world.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Rsvp to monika@ourtemple.org Join us for informal lunchtime conversations with Rabbi Wright to explore the pressing topics of Israel and the troubling surge in antisemitism. This discussion promises to provide invaluable perspectives on the complexities of Israel's situation and the urgent need to address antisemitism in our changing world.
Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!
Join Cantor Wittner and Elizabeth Bloch for a fun and musical Tot Shabbat! Dinner will follow the service. RSVP to Kathryn Pautler at kathryn@ourtemple.org or 205-933-8037. August 2023 - Weekend of Welcome September 2023 - Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah December 2023 - Chanukah Tot Shabbat March 2024 - Purim Tot Shabbat April 2024 - […]
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.