Adult Education
You are never to old to learn something new. That’s why Temple Beth El of Hollywood offers a variety of lifelong learning classes. We offer advanced courses and Torah discussions. Our lecture series allows us to explore topics outside our immediate area. And don’t miss our many special events, guest lectures and workshops throughout the year.
Adventures in Jewish Music
Postponed until
Wednesday, February 23,
7 pm via Zoom
with Opera Star Josepha Gayer
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From a family of cantors, Gayer shares the influence of Jewish music on her career, and recants her encounters with Jan Pierce, Maurice Sendik, and Pavarotti.
To join with Audio Only, dial:
(929) 205-6099
Then enter your Meeting ID:
823 7171 7317
Password:
Email Barbara Samuels
Rabbi's Class
Instructor: Rabbi Allan Tuffs
Wednesdays @ 11:30 am beginning January 26, 2022
(via Zoom) meeting ID: 838 6347 9803
Schedule may vary due to secular and Jewish holidays. Please confirm dates on a regular basis with your instructor.
REGISTRATION: Please call the Temple office at (954) 920-8225 for password. Free for members; non-members can make a donation here.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Judaism...
But Were Afraid to Ask!
Instructor: Cantor Manny Silver
We will learn about the major -- and even the fun and fascinating minor aspects -- of Jewish ethics, traditions, religious practices, and history that have made the story of the Jewish people stand out on the world stage.
This course is open to anyone who wants to keep growing and learning about Judaism...and have fun!
Wednesdays @ 6 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 940 8228 7996
Schedule may vary due to secular and Jewish holidays. Please confirm dates on a regular basis with your instructor.
REGISTRATION: Please call the Temple office at (954) 920-8225 for password. Free for members; non-members
can make a donation here.
Torah Study
Instructor: Rabbi Allan Tuffs
Saturdays at 9:30 am
The schedule may be subject to change due to secular and Jewish holidays.
LOCATION: Zoom meeting ID: 834-1371-2298
(via LiveStream, Facebook Live and Zoom)
REGISTRATION: Please call the Temple office at (954) 920-8225 for password.
Transitional Yoga
Questions? Email Jena Hoffman
Learn more at www.lotuslabyoga.org
What is Audacious Hospitality?
The Black Jews Are Tired
Tuesday, October 6
We examined and discussed "The Black Jews Are Tired," an article by Chris Harrison, a writer/editor for Audacious Hospitality at the Union for Reform Judaism.
Articles by Chris Harrison for Tuesday, October 6:
The Reform Jewish Movement Stands with Jews of Color - Period
What Does it Mean to "Code-Switch" in Jewish Spaces?
Remembering the Jewish Suffragettes:
The fight for the 19th Amendment
We examined and discussed the Jewish Suffragette movement.
Articles for Sunday, Nov. 1:
Jewish Suffragists, White Dresses and Yellow Roses
The suffrage movement was racist. Where did Jewish women fit in?
100 YEARS OF SUFFRAGE
VIRTUAL INSTALLATION at the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
Audacious Hospitality: Part II 
We continued our discussion of diversity and inclusion. How are we doing - personally and as a community?
In preparation for this program, we listened to:
Jew Too Podcast Episode 12: "Warm and Welcoming?" Reflections on Congregational Inclusivity
and watched:
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl's sermon on Rethinking Race in the Jewish Community:
Audacious Hospitality: Part III
We continued our discussion of diversity and inclusion.
How are we doing - personally and as a community?
In preparation for this program, please
Watch HUC's Jews of Color
and read Pew Research Center's 10 Key Findings about Jewish Americans
Europe Against the Jews:
How Ordinary Men Helped Hitler
A presentation by John Ury & Desiree Rosenthal Israel
Krystalnacht Presentation
Presenters: John Ury & Desiree Rosenthal Israel
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
