Director of Lifelong Learning, Michael Witman, is featured on The Jewish Education Project’s Adapting Podcast on July 25, 2024 Director of Lifelong Learning, Michael Witman, recently had the opportunity to join David Bryfman from the Jewish Education Project on an engaging podcast episode. In their candid conversation, they focused on the profound impact of October …
Rabbi Sara Y. Sapadin featured in The Times of Israel blog on July 9, 2024 The story of America’s unlikely road to independence, is one grounded in impassioned rebellion and revolution. When the Patriots finally decided they’d had enough of British Rule, they rose up to fight for their liberty and self-determination. Today, we celebrate …
Streicker Center’s Yesod Course is featured in The Jerusalem Post on June 12, 2024 The Yesod course, presented by the Streicker Cultural Center at Temple Emanu-El, has offered a profound educational journey for its participants, attracting hundreds who seek to deepen their understanding of Jewish history and tradition. The students have had a chance to …
March 8, 2023 This year, Temple Emanu-El welcomed Purim in style with four enchanting events for all ages! On Sunday, March 5, almost 500 members gathered together for a fantastical Encanto-themed Purim Shpiel and a spectacular Carnival in Wise Hall, which transformed into the Magical Kingdom of Shushan. In the afternoon, our Emanu-El Downtown community …
By Steven Eisenpreis Temple Emanu-El Member Many of the world’s beloved superheroes can be attributed to Jewish writers and artists. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Batman was created by Robert Caan (Bob Kane); Captain America and many others were created by Joe Simon and Jacob Kurtzberg (Jack Kirby) and, of course, …
In honor of Sukkot, and in the spirit of giving, the Tikkun Olam Committee and Streicker Center organized a sweet and educational community trip on Sunday, September 19. The first stop? The Orchards of Concklin, where the descendants of a single family have been growing apples for more than ten generations. Over 550 pounds of …
Sunday, September 19 Meet at temple at 8:45 AM | Return around 2:00 PM. Free. Advanced Reservations required. Space is limited. This event is open to temple members only. All adults must show proof of vaccination, children who are taking the bus require a negative PCR Covid test and all must wear a mask throughout …
Miriam Meir Intermediate Hebrew Days, 0:00 –0:00 PM Dates $99 Special Price Are you ready to go beyond the aleph bet and the basics? In this intermediate course, you will increase your Hebrew vocabulary, improve your grammar and comprehension and become comfortable engaging in conversation. Open to graduates of the Skirball Academy Beginning Hebrew class …
Miriam Meir Beginning Hebrew Days, 0:00 –0:00 PM Dates $99 Special Price Have you always wanted to pick up some conversational Hebrew for social situations or your trips to Israel? Join us in a lively class and learn to introduce yourself, ask for directions, order your favorite foods, chat about current events and even master …
Martin Kaufman THE BANALITY OF EVIL: HANNAH ARENDT’S EICHMANN IN JERUSALEM Mondays, 6:30 –8:00 PM September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 $240 | $120 Temple Emanu-El members In the spring of 1961, The New Yorker sent political philosopher Hannah Arendt to Jerusalem to cover the trial of the organizer of the mass deportation of European Jews …
Dr. Diane M. Sharon Battle of the Gods: The Myths of Baal vs. The God of Israel Mondays, 12:00 –1:30 PM September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 $240 | $120 Temple Emanu-El members In Canaanite myth, Baal is characterized as Rider of the Clouds, Ruler of the Storm, Subduer of the Sea and Lord of …
The French Jewish Experience on the Silver Screen Mondays, 12:00 –1:30 PM September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 $240 | $120 Temple Emanu-El members Some of France’s most celebrated filmmakers have been Jews who trained their lenses on the complexities of life in their community. Claude Berri, Diane Kurys, Claude Lelouch and Gerard …
