Meet the Torah Scrolls Morning

Adult Learning Classrooms

Join the Torah Team will introduce some of our sacred scrolls and share their unique histories and stylistic differences. Following, Rabbi Moshe Druin, of Sofer On Site who comes annually to keep our Torah scrolls in good condition, will talk about this unique form of Jewish ritual art as well as share the story of...

Jewish and You: Classes for the Curious | Trimester 1

Temple Emanu-El

Jewish and You: Classes for the Curious provide basic information about core aspects of Judaism, including history, texts, foundational stories, ideas, and more. Join us to explore some of the big questions facing the Jewish people, past and future. Trimester 1 - The Jewish Library and History  Session 1 –  What Does It Mean To...

From Time to Time | Lunch-and-Learn with Rabbi Robbins

Temple Emanu-El Linz Hall

Connect with Israel, our Jewish calendar, and other learners at this new, in-person-only, monthly class led by Rabbi Debra Robbins. We’ll use the book "From Time to Time: Journeys in the Jewish Calendar" by Rabbi Dalia Marx to explore holidays that are new to Israel, Israeli poetry and ideas that will shape the future of...

ECEC Visiting Days

Temple Emanu-El ECEC Lobby

Come see how Temple Emanu-El ECEC’s child-centered community embraces the collaborative pedagogy approaches of Reggio Emilia and the International Baccalaureate to facilitate authentic exploration opportunities with the experiential world. Enjoy refreshments, an in-depth presentation and tour of the ECEC building.

Lunch-and-Learn with Rabbi Mark Washofsky

Temple Emanu-El Weiss Youth Wing

Got Jewish questions? He has answers! Join Rabbi Mark Washofsky, Ph.D., Temple member and professor emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, for a Shabbat lunch as he teaches from his new book "Reading Reform Responsa: Jewish Tradition, Reform Rabbis, and Today's Issues." Responsa literature consists of rabbinic answers to questions about Jewish law,...

Event Series Choosing Judaism: Fall 2024

Choosing Judaism: Fall 2024

Temple Emanu-El Ackerman Conference Room

Choosing Judaism is an eight session class for those pursuing conversion. The students will explore their own personal reasons for converting, learn more about integrating Judaism in their lives, conversion rituals, and Israel, among other topics.

Hanukkah at Northpark

NorthPark Center

Celebrate the joy of Hanukkah, sing together, and share our Jewish pride at this festive concert for all ages! Cantor Vicky Glikin, Cantor Leslie Niren, The Temple Emanu-El Choir, and Kol Shir Youth Choir will lead us in song, as we retell the Hanukkah story of love, strength and solidarity.