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
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 today. By studying the New Testament, learners will gain greater insight into the origins of first-century “Judaisms” Therefore, the New Testament can expose and help contemporary Jews understand Judaism as practiced today more deeply. For example, New Testament Literature introduces the ritual of giving a boy his name during his circumcision: “Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that God had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father. But his mother said, ‘No, he is to be called John’” (Lk. 1:57-59). Moreover, the New Testament also introduces the ritual of passing around the Kiddish Cup for Shabbat and other Hagim meals: “Then he took a cup, after giving thanks […]
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!
All you can eat falafel, pita, Israeli salads and more...
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
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.
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School
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 @ 4pm ET FREE REGISTRATION: https://globalconnections.splashthat.com
Join Cantor Wittner for this fun class learning Hebrew, Torah, and more!