Adult Education
Temple Beth Emeth believes in lifelong learning and has a wide variety of engaging adult
education programming. Programs are led by clergy members, staff and lay leaders, and range from formal study sessions, informal discussions, preparing for the holidays and more. If you're looking for a book club, to learn more about the Talmud, to delve into Jewish prayer, or you're interested in a retreat to connect with your fellow congregants, we have a program to meet your needs. And don't forget to check out our Affinity Groups for social programming and volunteer opportunities!
Weekday Morning Blessings
Monday – Friday at 9:15 a.m.
Join Rabbi Whinston each weekday morning via Zoom for a short service of song, poetry, and meditation. In person (Fridays Only) in the TBE Chapel.
Afternoon Blessings
Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.
Join Cantor Maier via Zoom for an intimate short service.
Q
ueer Torah Study
Every Tuesday | 7:00 p.m.
In person in the Adult Lounge and Online HERE.
Join us in-person or via Zoom for a discussion of queer themes in the weekly Torah portion! Led by Ari Marcotte & Ari Smith. Guest leaders welcome! Contact Ari M (they/them)
(ari.j.marcotte@gmail.com) to join the mailing list to receive class materials.
Spirituality Book Club
Select Dates each month: Tuesdays at Noon & Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Join us for TBE’s Spirituality Book Club. Please come to our Tuesday night sessions OR our Thursday afternoon sessions. Registration is not required, but is helpful for our planning. Email Cantor Annie with more questions.
Learn with Rabbi Chelsea
Current Class: Preparing for High Holy Days
Monday September 9, 16, 23, and 30 offered twice per day
12:00-1:30 p.m. Adult Lounge & Online Here or 7:30-9:00 p.m. Online here
The High Holy Days are coming...do you feel prepared? Do you know which services you would find most fulfilling? Do you avoid asking what tashlich is because it's so hard to pronounce? Do you want to know more about Yom Kippur than simply that it is the "Day of Atonement"? Then join Rabbi Chelsea for this 4-session class designed to help everyone feel more comfortable, knowledgeable, and engaged during the High Holy Day season here at TBE! This class is ideal for folks who are new(ish) to our community, those looking to deepen their understanding of Jewish history and worship practices, and anyone interested in meeting with clergy and fellow congregants to have more familiar faces in the congregation when they attend services. Each session will cover a different topic, and participants need not attend all 4, though we would love to see you as often as possible! Learn more and register here!
Each session will have a different theme (see below), and one need not attend all 4, though we encourage you to check them all out.
Session Titles/Topics:
What to Expect When You're Attending: How High Holy Days Run at TBE, September 9
High Holiday Musical Preview with Cantor Emma Maier, September 16
Rosh HaShanah: Beyond "Happy New Year!", September 23
Yom Kippur: Beyond "The Day of Atonement", September 30
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Whinston
Fridays at Noon
In the Adult Lounge.
Bring your lunch and learn with Rabbi Whinston during this informal and social gathering. We explore different ideas throughout the year with participants guiding our subjects.
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
Saturdays at 8:50 a.m.
Online Here and in the Adult Lounge
Join us for this weekly discussion of the Torah portion led by Rabbi Whinston.
