Adult Learning Opportunities

Torah Study: Book of Deuteronomy

Saturdays, January 3 and 17 | 9:30 am | Temple Beth El and Zoom

Join us as we continue our study of Deuteronomy. We will explore the text with the help of both rabbinic and modern commentaries. Learners of all levels and experience are welcome. Bagels and shmear will be served. For more information contact Rabbi Joel.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah

Continuing Tuesdays, January 6 and 20 | 11:00 am | Temple Beth El

The learning journey to becoming Adult B’nai Mitzvah continues with an exploration of Jewish text and prayer in preparation for the special B'nai Mitzvah service on Saturday, May 23. Adult B’nai Mitzvah is open to adult Temple members. For more info, please contact Rabbi Joel. 

Torah on Tap

Tuesday, January 6 | 5:00 pm | Odd Colony Brewery

Join us at Odd Colony Brewery (260 N Palafox St) for an adult beverage, lively conversation, and Jewish learning. This month's topic will be: “Dreams, Consciousness and Meaning." For more information contact Rabbi Joel.

Introduction to Judaism

Continuing Wednesdays, January 7 and 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Temple Beth El

Want to know more about Judaism? Thinking about conversion? Not sure how to answer your children’s questions about Jewish holidays? Join us for Introduction to Judaism! Together we will explore Jewish belief, sacred text, Jewish holidays, lifecycle events, and important historical events. The class will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month through March 4. For more information or to RSVP contact Rabbi Joel.

Aleph Bet: Now What?

Sundays, January 11 and 25 | 10:15 am

Join us for a 7-session advanced beginner Hebrew Class. If you can identify letters and vowels, and are ready to put them together to learn common words and expressions, this class is for you! The class will meet Sundays, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 29, and April 12 from 10:15 - 11:15 am. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Andrea Fleekop at andreafleekop@gmail.com.

Mediterranean Cooking with Kate Lollar

Wednesdays | 3:00 pm | Temple Beth El

Interested in learning how to make healthy, delicious, and easy Mediterranean and Sephardic Dishes? Kate Lollar is offering weekly adult cooking classes at Temple Beth El. The only cost to participate is share of supplies. If you are interested in future classes, please contact Kate to let her know you plan to attend.

150th Anniversary T-Shirts

Celebrate Temple Beth El's 150th Anniversary with a specially designed T-shirt. Shirts are available in a full range of adult and children's sizes.

The deadline to order is January 15!

Symphony Shabbat

Friday, January 16 | 7:00 pm

Please join us as we kick off Temple Beth El's 150th anniversary celebration with a very special Symphony Shabbat.

The evening begins with Sip into Shabbat at 6:15, followed by music-filled worship at 7:00, featuring a performance by Leonid Yanovskiy, Ramel Price and Cody Martin. These talented musicians will play three movements from the Bach Concerto for two violins and orchestra.

In addition to Temple Beth El celebrating its 150th anniversary, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 100th anniversary, Leonid is celebrating his 25th year with the symphony, and he and his wife, Victoria

Adamenko, are celebrating their 25th year as part of the Temple Beth El family.

Please make every effort to attend this special commemorative event!

Sisterhood Luncheon

Wednesday, January 21

12:00 pm

Join us as Sisterhood celebrates Temple Beth El's 150th anniversary with a meaningful program, featuring past Sisterhood presidents and a delicious meal from our original cookbook! Cost for lunch is $20.

Click below to RSVP by January 18.

Temple Beth El is busy preparing to observe our 150th Anniversary! 

Events have been planned, beginning with a special Sisterhood celebration and a Symphony Shabbat in January, culminating with a weekend of observance and celebration April 17-19, 2026.

The weekend will include a program of music through the years, featuring Cantor Richard Cohn, formerly director of the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music of the Hebrew Union College. Also planned is a display of historical items and artwork, first at the Pensacola Museum of Art and then at Temple for the big weekend. Of course, delicious food will be part of the celebration with the Oneg Shabbat after Friday services, and a Kiddush Luncheon after Saturday services. A high point of the weekend will be a Gala Dinner and Dance on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Pensacola Yacht Club, complete with a wonderful show band.

Many members and friends have expressed a desire to be part of the celebration by making a contribution. We hope you will consider participating in this way. Funds raised will go toward expenses of the celebration, as well as to our very important Temple Endowment. Any contribution is appreciated and will be recognized in the program for the 150th Anniversary. Gifts of $5000 and above will be recognized on a plaque displayed permanently in the Temple.



The deadline for fulfillment of your pledge is January 23, 2026.

Be part of our history and help ensure Temple Beth El’s future by joining others in sponsoring this unique and exciting commemoration. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

 Very Sincerely,

Janet Kahn and Terry Gross

Tu B'shvat Beach Cleanup

Sunday, February 1

12:30 pm

Join us for a meaningful afternoon of caring for our local coastline and celebrating the season of renewal.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact admin@templebethelofpensacola.org.

Reminders:

Temple Beth El and Pensacola Jewish Federation Hanukkah Fest

Hanukkah Shabbat

Ronald McDonald House Volunteers and Sisterhood Book Club

Sisterhood Hanukkah Luncheon

Pensacola Jewish Federation Havdalah Celebration

TBE Volunteers at Manna Food Bank