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“Say not: ‘When I have time I will study,’ because you may never have the time.” — Hillel
» Schedule, Zoom links, study materials
Whenever possible, all programs and events will be hybrid at Beth El and on Zoom. Visit our home page for additions and updates.
Sunday, Oct. 25 — A daylong trip guided by Ruth Breindel. Details here.
Saturday, Nov. 14 — With Jonathan Golden, beginning with Havdalah. Details to come.
Friday to Sunday, Nov. 6-8 — Rabbi Yael Levy will lead a three-day, four-congregation Shabbaton with a full day at Beth El on Saturday, Nov. 7. Details here.
Sunday, Dec. 13 — What does Judaism mean to people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s? A panel of young people will share their perspectives on religious affiliation, Israel, and other topics that factor in their Jewish identity.
A three-part class taught by Rabbi Josh Breindel on Wednesday evenings in winter 2027. Details to come.
Details to come.
Winter 2027 — A course on storytelling to connect with people who want to repair the world by telling their personal stories. Details to come.
Spring 2027 — Dan Judsen from Hebrew College will teach the Torah of Money in conjunction with the Carob Tree Initiative.
Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. beginning October 5
With Janet Buchwald. For those who have a firm grounding in Hebrew grammar and want to dig more deeply into text. Through Torah and prayer, we focus on the nuances of language and work to develop a rich, personal understanding.
Sundays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. from January 31 to March 14
Details to come.
September 30 to January 2
A mix of Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons in the fall. Details here.
Tuesday mornings, bi-monthly from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. beginning September 29
With Cantor Emerita Lorel Zar-Kessler. Our study combines Torah text study, roundtable discussion, one-on-one learning, meditation, and song. Many paths help us explore the power of cultivating our individual and communal soul traits (middot), always growing to become more of the persons and community we can be.
Monday evenings from 8:00–9:30 p.m. beginning October 19
With member and teacher Susan Phillips. Details to come.
Thursdays with Rabbi Josh Breindel
The stories of the Hasidim are wellsprings of inspiration, spiritual uplift, and profound insights. You are warmly invited to lend your voice to this ongoing conversation as we blend our lived experience with these evocative (and often delightful!) teachings. All texts are in English and are posted in advance here.
Last Wednesday of each month, 8:00–9:30 p.m.
Explore the strange new worlds of Jewish fantasy and science fiction with Rabbi Josh Breindel and Stephanie Bennett. Each month via Zoom, we’ll offer a new title to read and join together to explore its themes and perspectives on Jewish life and culture. Open to everyone, anywhere! Learn more.
Join our rabbi for an ongoing conversation about the intersection of ancient texts and modern life. Together, we’ll approach the weekly Torah portion through the lens of midrash (rabbinic narrative), mysticism and a dash of pop culture. After exploring a segment of the portion, we’ll unpack it with classical and modern commentaries that stimulate conversation and provides insights into our text’s enduring power and relevance. All are welcome as we enter this new year guided by ancient teachings and modern insight.
Explore Hasidic commentaries on the weekly Torah portion, wrestling with issues as timely as they are timeless. Torah text and commentary are studied in Hebrew with English translation. Knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary to be a full participant.
Join us on the first Shabbat of each month as we delve into and discuss the weekly Torah portion. The group is lay led by Rabbi Judy Spicehandler. It takes place on Zoom.
We have been studying post-biblical Jewish writings and writers, in order to better understand the Torah, its background and the antecedents of contemporary Judaism. We are currently reading excerpts from works by Rabbinic, Karaite, and Judeo-Arabic thinkers in the Geonic to early medieval period.
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