Family Shabbat & Dinner in the sukkah

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

Shabbat led by Rabbi and Robin in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone, followed immediately by a PJ party and breakfast for dinner in the sukkah. All are welcome, but please RSVP! Wear your jammies or dress comfortably.

Free

Movie Talk Village – Ushpizin

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

Join Movie Talk Village for a screening of Ushpizin. "Moshe and Mali are broke and praying for a miracle. Suddenly they find an abandoned sukkot, he is the beneficiary of charity, and two escaped convicts arrive to be their ushpizin." Nosh and drinks in the sukkah at 2:00. Film at 3:00, followed by discussion.

Free

Sangria in the Sukkah

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

TBE Sisterhood Sangria in the Sukkah. Join us for nosh, drinks, learning, and fun!

Free

Simchat Torah Israeli Dinner & Celebration

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

5:15 Tot celebration with Robin Berger. 5:45 Candles, immediately followed by Israeli dinner and drinks. Then singing, dancing and hakafot. All are welcome! Please RSVP.

Free
Event Series Intro to Judaism

Intro to Judaism

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

For those interested in deepening their Jewish learning or converting to Judaism. Class runs annually, beginning each fall.

$54.00

Walk This Way: Intentional Walking at TBE

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

Join TBE’s Intentional Walking Village on the first Saturday of every month. Participants are invited to meet in the upper parking lot, and can join for all or part of the walk. 8:45- 9:30 – We will begin with a brief discussion of the week’s Parsha, followed by intentional walking. 9:30-10:30 – More exercise Questions? Reach out to sheribkrell@gmail.com or eitaliaander@gmail.com

Free

Kehillah Service: The Amen Effect led by Sharron Swain

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

How 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 […]

Veterans’ Shabbat

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

Shabbat honoring veterans in the community.

Tot Shabbat with Robin Berger

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

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. September 14 - Rosh Hashanah Tot Shabbat November 9 – Thanksgiving Tot Shabbat December 14 – Chanukah Tot Shabbat January 11 – Dino Tot Shabbat February 8 – Tu B'Shevat Tot Shabbat March 8 – Animals Tot Shabbat May 10 – “Princess/Superhero” Tot Shabbat

Temple Beth El Board Meeting

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

TBE Board Meeting