TBE Shabbat B’Yachad (Grades 1-8)
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin us for this intergenerational service with Rabbi Matt Dreffin.
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Kehillah Service: The Amen Effect led by Sharron Swain
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesHow do we manage times of hardship and fully embrace moments of joy—not alone, but in community? What does Jewish wisdom offer in terms of how we can truly show up for each other? Rabbi Sharon Brous grapples with these questions and more in her book The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World. This monthly alternative service is called Kehillah, or community, and will include stories and practices based on this book, along with songs and silent reflections. Reading the book is not required, and you're welcome to come to one or all nine sessions throughout the course of the year. Of course, reading the book will add richness to your experience, if you feel so moved. A copy of the book is available for browsing in the Reading Room at Beth-El. Sharron Mendel Swain was raised in an interfaith family long before that was the norm, and has been a mindfulness practitioner her entire adult life. A few FAQs: Q: What is the relationship of The Amen Effect, by Rabbi Sharon Brous, to these sessions? A: It is the inspiration for this 10-session series of alternative services focused on cultivating a deeper sense of […]
Tot Shabbat with Robin Berger
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesFamilies 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 - "Princess/Superhero" Tot Shabbat February 10 - Dino Tot Shabbat March 9 - Pre-Purim Pizzaz April 13 - Pre-Passover Tot Shabbat May 11 - Blue and White Shabbat
Religious School
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United StatesGail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School K-7th Grade Register at: https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/rs-registration-23-24.html
Mitzvah Day
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United StatesEach Spring on ‘Mitzvah Day’, over 100 Temple volunteers join together engaging in Tikkun Olam by doing service projects for 6-8 projects in the community or at our project fair in Abroms Hall.
Temple Tots Playdate
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United StatesJoin 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.
Jewish Food and Culture Fest
Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Monteclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesJoin us for the 2024 Jewish Food and Culture Fest.
Run For Their Lives BHAM
JCC Soccer Field 3960 Montclair Rd, Mountain Brk, AL - AlabamaAbout Run for Their Lives: Run for Their Lives is aiming to be a global movement of local communities, building a wide awareness of the hostages that are currently held by Hamas. We do it by meeting weekly in each neighborhood, and going for a short run or a walk, wearing a branded outfit so that we stand out. We are doing it quietly, not disturbing the peace of our communities, but making sure to stand out and to address questions. We welcome everyone who supports this goal to join us. Why are we doing this? There are over 200 people captured by Hamas, most of them civilians, including children, women, and elderly. Keeping them captive is inhumane, and they must be released NOW. We believe that the world leaders can help by putting pressure on Hamas, by showing Hamas that the world condemns this captivity of civilians. Making this a global movement can help draw the attention of people of impact. Who leads this? Local communities are working independently, and can decide on their own processes and principles to follow. It started with a group of Israelis in the Bay Area, CA, and we’re supporting local communities by guiding […]