Sidewalk Films Jewish Film Festival
The movie lineup will be announced in September 2023. For more information please contact Sheri Krell sheribkrell@gmail.com
The movie lineup will be announced in September 2023. For more information please contact Sheri Krell sheribkrell@gmail.com
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.
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 - "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
B’Yachad means together and we are excited to welcome children in grades 3-7, together with members of all generations, to our new monthly Family Shabbat service led, this month, by ShulHouse Rock Director Orly Henkin and our USY teens.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 attorney and state representative for District 74 (which includes Montgomery) -- and the only Jewish member of the Alabama legislature.
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!
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 - Passover Tot Shabbat
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.