Lifelong Learning

Our Lifelong Learning programming at Temple Emanuel is continuously growing and expanding!  We are always in the process of creating new experiences for our adult learners, and we are planning some exciting upcoming programs.

2018-19 Lifelong Learning Programs

Short Stories by Jesus, taught by Rabbi Mark and Rev. Kelly Carpenter

Three Tuesdays in October; 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Oct. 16^th and 30^th at Green St. Church; 23^rd at Temple Emanuel.

Jewish scholar Amy-Jill Levine’s book Short Stories by Jesus explores the teachings of Jesus in historical context and examines how the (mis)interpretations fuel anti-semitism.  Members may purchase the reduced cost book for $10.

iEngage…with Israel – and so can you!!

Led by Rabbi Mark on Shabbat mornings at 9:00 AM in The Lamed Center; October 13, 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 1, 8, 15, 22

Explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have a values–based discourse about Israel.

Voices and Languages with noted Israeli scholar Rachel Korazim

Wednesday, November 14, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary

Hebrew and Arabic are both languages of Israel.  Yet in the background, the sounds of old country languages keep humming.  Rachel will share a variety of Israeli Jewish identities expressed in many languages

For more information about Lifelong Learning at Temple Emanuel, please contact Lifelong Learning Committee Chair, Mike Backfield at:  LifelongLearning@templeelmanuelws.com