There are multiple opportunities for lifelong learning at Temple Emanu-El! Temple Emanu-El provides adult education opportunities for those interested in expanding their understanding of Reform Judaism and in expanding relationships with other congregants.

Controversial Topics in Jewish Texts
Facilitator: Rabbi Adam Wright
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Hess Chapel

January – 26
February – 23
March – 2, 16
April – 6, 27

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Interfaith Grandparenting Lunch
Facilitator: Rabbi Wright, Cantor Wittner, Elizabeth Bloch, & Monika Singletary
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Jasper Room

September 19
December 12
March 13
May 8

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Studying the Psalms
Facilitator: Monika F Singletary
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
via Zoom

October – 23, 30
November – 6, 13, 20
December – 4, 11, 18
January – 8, 15, 22, 29
February – 5

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Israel after a year of war: external enemies, internal strife and no end in sight
Facilitator: Sam Sokol
6:00 PM
via Zoom

November 12
March 11

Join Times of Israel political correspondent Sam Sokol to discuss how Israel is managing a year into its most brutal war in decades. While tens of thousands of Israelis remain displaced and more young men die in combat in Gaza and Lebanon, Israelis have turned on each other, fighting political battles over hostage deals, ultra-Orthodox enlistment and the morality of war. It is a confusing time, even for Israelis, and Sokol is here to answer all your questions as Israel enters its second year of war.

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Blessing before the Study of Torah:

Transliteration: Baruch atah Adonai eloheynu melech ha-olam a-sher kid-shanu b’mitz-votav vitzi-vanu la-asok b-divray torah

English: Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Ruler of the Universe, who sanctifies us with Your Mitzvot and commands us to engage in the study of Torah.

Torah Study meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM with Rabbi Wright &/or Cantor Wittner. This is an exceptional learning experience, led by clergy, staff, and congregants, with the opportunity for input and thought-provoking discussion.

Join us via Zoom on Saturday morning: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86458041679 (email monika@ourtemple.org for the password)

Rabbinic Thought & Literature
Facilitator: Rabbi Adam Wright
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Independent Presbyterian Church
3100 Highland Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205

September – 8, 15, 22, 29
October – 6, 13, 27
November – 3, 10, 17

Beginning Adult Hebrew
Facilitator: Elizabeth Bloch
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
via Zoom

September – 18, 25
October – 9, 30
November – 6, 13, 20
December – 4, 11, 18

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Glassworking Workshop
Facilitator: Rhandie Weaver
10:00 AM
Jasper Room

October 20