Join Sisterhood for a Cook-A-Long demonstration of two beloved Passover recipes; Natalie Sikora's famous carrot kugel and Jan Hirsch's delicious "matzah crack!" Engagement and Collaboration Coordinator, Margaret Norman, and Jan Hirsch will be demonstrating these recipes and inviting participants to watch and learn or cook-a-long.   Register in advance to receive the recipes and a list of ingredients: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdeygrD8pGd2YnxBVDhDL9JUOfb4hCDUA

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

Join us for a special Shalem program on climate wellness! John Northrop is Birmingham Group Leader for Citizens’ Climate Lobby/Citizens’ Climate Education (CCL/CCE). CCL/CCE is an international, non-profit, non-partisan, 99 percent volunteer organization devoted to climate education, advocacy, and action. John is a former journalist, first as a photographer and reporter for the Birmingham News, later as environmental, then City Hall reporter for the Birmingham Post-Herald; he also has been a writer-photographer-editor for the Birmingham Reporter (an early 1970s Southside weekly) and…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

  Our new series of Podcast Dinner Clubs are ideal for busy people who love learning! Structured like a book club, we’ll meet each session with a different host and listen together to segments of a podcast, pausing for discussion. Podcast dinner clubs come with free snack drop-offs for those who register in advance, so that we can nosh and socialize! Registration information can be found on the Temple Beth El calendar, and if you’d like to learn about hosting…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

Sunday afternoon, in-person, socially-distant, outdoor adventures for the sake of building empathy, integrity, kindness, and civic-mindedness. During our monthly adventures, we will focus on building our awareness of contemporary social challenges and Torah’s power to help us be better thinkers, feelers, and doers. Students will need to wear masks at all times and we ask that you bring your own kosher-style snacks and water bottles. This is a program organized out of Beth El for 4th-8th graders. It is open…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

A Jewish proverb implores us: "Ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. Come together for "Jewish Resilience," a 60 minute virtual program to learn how communities can build resilience with Jewish ritual, psychological understanding, and connection through helping others. We will explore our people's resilience through our Exodus from Egypt with a tactile mediation, draw wisdom from Jewish practices that encourage social support to keep us going, and identify resilience-building strategies that reach across generations. Register here:…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

In February we met as an “inter-everything” group to share recipes, swap stories and “cook-a-long.” In April, on the heels of the Passover/Easter week, we’ll have a chance to gather around cutting-edge interfaith content for stimulating discussion and meaningful socializing. This workshop is planned with busy parents and individuals in mind; no pre-work required, just come ready to watch a short, interesting video, and to listen and share. Those who register by April 1st will receive a free drink kit…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

Sunday afternoon, in-person, socially-distant, outdoor adventures for the sake of building empathy, integrity, kindness, and civic-mindedness. During our monthly adventures, we will focus on building our awareness of contemporary social challenges and Torah’s power to help us be better thinkers, feelers, and doers. Students will need to wear masks at all times and we ask that you bring your own kosher-style snacks and water bottles. This is a program organized out of Beth El for 4th-8th graders. It is open…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

Our new series of Podcast Dinner Clubs are ideal for busy people who love learning! Structured like a book club, we’ll meet each session with a different host and listen together to segments of a podcast, pausing for discussion. Podcast dinner clubs come with free snack drop-offs for those who register in advance, so that we can nosh and socialize! Registration information can be found on the Temple Beth El calendar, and if you’d like to learn about hosting a…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

Are you JewCurious? Have you heard that Judaism is about asking questions? Questions are the start of a great conversation. I would say, Judaism is about a great conversation. Come learn more about what that conversation sounds like by joining this JewCurious Class. This class is for everyone looking to get a broad overview of Judaism. This 101 class lasts for 20 weeks and is open to anyone who is curious. We'll explore the major narratives, history, practices, theology and…

Join TBE community member and Chair of the University of Alabama History Department for a discussion of his new book, The Ledger and the Chain: A Biography of the Domestic Slave Trade. In his book Rothman explores the lives and stories of three prominent slave traders. This virtual event will include time for audience Q & A! Register here for Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvduCrqjIsE9GXDjLeh3AALiuja50ZdPtB

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

What will it look like to rock shul in our houses this year? Beth El is here to help your family meet your Jewish learning goals and support intentional Jewish family time. Religious school for children ages 4 - 16 meets Sunday mornings for up to an hour and a half over zoom, depending on the age of your child. We are focused this year on short bursts of quality content to avoid zoom fatigue. Participants in our school also…

Sunday afternoon, in-person, socially-distant, outdoor adventures for the sake of building empathy, integrity, kindness, and civic-mindedness. During our monthly adventures, we will focus on building our awareness of contemporary social challenges and Torah’s power to help us be better thinkers, feelers, and doers. Students will need to wear masks at all times and we ask that you bring your own kosher-style snacks and water bottles. This is a program organized out of Beth El for 4th-8th graders. It is open…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

The late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries have been a period of mass production and proliferation of Jewish ideas, and have witnessed major changes in Jewish life and stimulated major debates. Join this class to talk about the book, "The New Jewish Canon," which came out this year in July. This book offers a conceptual roadmap to make sense of some of this rapid change. The New Jewish Canon is an entry point for the Jewish intellectual and communal zeitgeist…

The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…

The Tikkun Middot Project is an innovative, national program to promote character development through mindful engagement with the Jewish Mussar tradition. Beth El is participating by building a small group that will meet to study, discuss, and practice character-forming techniques. Created by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, the purpose of the program is to bring positive communal change by helping individuals acknowledge and reduce negative behavioural patterns. The course will help you be more skillful at navigating challenging situations by…