Social Justice Team Meeting

Wednesday, April 5 | 9:00 a.m. | Temple Beth El | Zoom

Temple Beth El Social Justice Team invites you to join them for their monthly planning meeting. We will work on details for "Spring Into Action for Linda" - now scheduled for Sunday, May 1 and other upcoming spring service projects. For more information contact Chuck Lisner.

A Spiritual Journey To Passover

Continuing Wednesday April 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Temple Beth El

Join friends for a three session exploration of the spiritual meaning of Passover. Inspired by Mark Gerson's recent book, "The Telling," this series will help participants experience Passover in new ways. For more information contact Rabbi Joel.

Shabbat Worship with Guest Speaker, Ari Morgenstern on Assisting Jews of Ukraine.

Friday, April 8 | 7:00 p.m. |Temple Beth El | Livestream

Join us for a special Shabbat service, during which we will hear from Temple member, Ari Morgenstern, who recently returned from Hungary where he was working with Jewish refugees from Ukraine. Hear about his experience and what we as individuals and a community can do to help. An oneg reception will be held in the Max L. Bear Auditorium following worship.

Torah Study: Journey Through Genesis

Saturday, April 9 | 9:30 a.m. | Temple Beth El | Zoom

Join us as we make our way through the Book of Genesis, exploring the text with the help of both rabbinic and modern commentaries. Learners of all levels and experience are welcome. Bagels, shmear, and coffee will be served. For more information contact Rabbi Joel.

School for Jewish Living

Sunday, April 10 | 9:30 a.m. |Temple Beth El

School for Jewish Living will meet this Sunday with worship and in-class learning. This week will include special Passover Fun. For more information contact Andrea Fleekop.

Introduction to Judaism

Sunday, April 10| 10:30 a.m. |Temple Beth El

Together we will explore Jewish belief, sacred text, Jewish holidays, lifecycle events, and important historical events. The class will meet on Sundays when School for Jewish Living meets through April 10. Newcomers Welcome. For more information or to RSVP contact Rabbi Joel.

Women's Seder

Sunday, April 10 | 5:00 p.m. | Temple Beth El

Temple Beth El Sisterhood invites you to celebrate Passover through the eyes of women. Modern readings and songs honoring the unique contributions of Jewish women. The cost for the Women's Seder meal is $20. RSVP by April 4 to Hynda Rome via email or 850-982-0912.

Two Jews, Three Opinions

Tuesday, April 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Zoom

Join Rabbi Joel and Temple friends for a lively discussion of issues of importance to our community. Our topic will be "Freeing The Agunot - Chained Women Denied a Jewish Divorce." Articles for the discussion are "For Many Halachic Prenups Won't Break Chains," "Picturing the Plight of Agunot" and "Judge Jails Husband Who Withheld Divorce."

Torah on Tap

Tuesday, April 12 | 5:00 p.m. | Perfect Plain Brewery

Rescheduled from 4/5 due to threat of extreme weather.

Join us for an adult beverage, lively conversation, and Jewish learning. This month’s topic will be “Is There Really Wisdom and Wickedness or Just Cultural Norms -- The Haggadah’s Four Sons through History."

Schmoozing starts at 5:00, learning at 5:30. For more information contact contact Rabbi Joel.