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.
Join us in starting to write Snir's Torah in loving memory of Snir Lalum ob"m.
P2G Zoom Meeting with Rosh Ha'ayin, Birmingham and New Orleans for Teens and Young Adults
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 just want to understand Judaism better. Please contact Rabbi Steven Henkin at rabbihenkin@templebeth-el.net for more information.
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!
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 to study Torah with Rabbi Wright and Cantor Wittner.
Meeting of the Temple Emanu-El Board
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 role at the Levite Jewish Community Center. Speaker remarks will be followed by audience Q&A, moderated by Rabbi Henkin. Please RSVP to hkaplan@templebeth-el.net. The program will be livestreamed and recorded.