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Events and Meetings
The Rabbinic Trio
Knesseth Israel Congregation 3100 Overton Road, BirminghamKnesseth Israel is happy to welcome back the Travelling Rabbinic Trio. They will be spending shabbat in our community davening, sharing meals and oneg, and making this shabbat special.
Birmingham Walks: Historic Walking Tours
otherA joint "Village" with Temple Emanu-El and TBE Villages. To get on the list for updates and more information, please email Michael Sznajderman at msznajde@southernco.com.
Bubbie’s STEM Kitchen – PARENT EDITION!
N.E. Miles Jewish Day School 4000 Montclair Road, BirminghamPJ Library & NEMJDS are hosting a grown up version of Bubbie's STEM Ktichen for parents with children ages 2 - 5 years old. Parents will learn about the science of drink mixology, create an art project, snack and socialize. No kids.
FREE
Stand With Us Program (TBE-TEE)
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesMore details coming soon!
Taking Action Together: Drawing Strength From the Past with Ann Arnold
ZoomJoin Ann Arnold in a powerful inspirational talk as she shares her extraordinary journey as a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Drawing strength from her family’s harrowing past, Ann Arnold embarked on a mission to ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten. In this talk, Ann recounts the emotional and impactful stories passed down through generations, revealing the resilience and courage that inspired her to make a difference. Fueled by a deep sense of responsibility as well as a life-changing trip in Poland, she transformed her experiences into action by founding the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation with her sister. Each of us holds power within our personal voice. Join Ann Arnold to discover how you can tap into your own relationship with history to combat systems of violence.
Free
Sacred Grandparenting: Raising Resilient Jewish Children in Interfaith Homes
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United StatesGrandparents are key bridges between Jewish identity and grandchildren—especially those being raised by one Jewish parent, whether single or intermarried. Lessons from the National Jewish Grandparents Study and intergenerational best practices will be discussed. Lunch and Learn with Scholar in Residence, Dr. Keren R. McGinity, USCJ Interfaith Specialist Research Associate, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University Part of Temple Beth El’s Interfaith Shabbat Weekend Supported by the Birmingham Jewish Foundation, as well as the Suzanne and Howard Bearman adult education fund and TBE Rejuvenation Fund of the Temple Beth El foundation. Sacred grandparenting is additionally supported by the Steiner Interfaith Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund of Temple Emanu-El.
Dinner and Dialogue: “A Rabbi and a Scholar-Advocate Walk Into a Shul”
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesFollowing special interfaith inclusive Kabbalat Shabbat services, join us for dinner and dialogue between Rabbi Henkin and Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Keren McGinity, USCJ Interfaith Specialist, Research Associate, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University. This conversation will highlight various ways of discussing the topic of Jewish intermarriage in America. Part of Temple Beth El’s Interfaith Shabbat Weekend Supported by the Birmingham Jewish Foundation, as well as the Suzanne and Howard Bearman adult education fund and TBE Rejuvenation Fund of the Temple Beth El Foundation.
Kiddush Conversation: “Interfaith Matters: Embracing Everyone—the New Narrative about Intermarriage and Conservative Judaism”
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin us after Kiddush luncheon, approx. 1:00 p.m, for a talk by Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Keren McGinity, USCJ Interfaith Specialist Research Associate, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University. Dr. McGinity will also be giving a D'var Torah during services, titled, " "Living Our Values: Torah from a Jew Named McGinity." Part of Temple Beth El’s Interfaith Shabbat Weekend Supported by the Birmingham Jewish Foundation, as well as the Suzanne and Howard Bearman adult education fund and TBE Rejuvenation Fund of the Temple Beth El Foundation.
Celebrate Interfaith!
Monday Night BrewingJoin TBE for a celebration of our interfaith community at Monday Night Brewing; taco buffet, cash bar, and short talk by Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Keren McGinity. Information on tickets coming soon. Faith-Off!” What Can We Learn from Pop Culture?” From Sex in the City to Jon Stewart, interfaith couples and parenting are omnipresent in popular culture. How does fiction imitate life and what can parents do to create more shalom bayit (peace in the home)? Part of Temple Beth El’s Interfaith Shabbat Weekend Supported by the Birmingham Jewish Foundation, as well as the Suzanne and Howard Bearman adult education fund and TBE Rejuvenation Fund of the Temple Beth El Foundation.