School for Jewish Living Registration

Registration for the School for Jewish Living is now available. Click here for the registration packet.

Register by August 1 to receive early bird discount.

For more information on the School for Jewish Living please contact Andrea Fleekop.

Torah on Tap

Tuesday, August 2 | 5:00 p.m. | Emerald Republic Brewing Company

Join us for an adult beverage, lively conversation, and Jewish learning. With children preparing to return to school, this month's topic will be "Education: What Should and Should Not Be Taught in School?" Schmoozing starts at 5:00, learning at 5:30. For more information  contact Rabbi Joel.

Shabbat at Azalea Trace

Friday, August 5 | 4:00 p.m. | Azalea Trace | 10100 Hillview Dr.

Join with friends old and for Kabbalat Shabbat shmooze and service in the Azalea Room, located off the main lobby.

Shabbat Worship & Dinner

Friday, August 5 | 6:00 p.m. | Temple Beth El | Livestream

Welcome Shabbat with music, prayer, and friendship as Rabbi Joel and Andrea Fleekop lead the congregation in worship. Following services join us in the Max L Bear Auditorium for a covered-dish dinner. Please bring a side, salad, entree, or dessert to share.

Torah Study - Finding Meaning in Tisha B'Av

Saturday, August 6 | 9:30 a.m. | Temple Beth El

Join Rabbi Fleekop for a morning of study of texts and teachings related to Tisha B’Av. Together we will explore ways we, Jews living in the 21st century, can find meaning in this ancient day of mourning commemorating the destructions of the First and Second Temples. Bagels, coffee, and shmear will be served.

Two Jews, Three Opinions

Tuesday, August 9 | 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 "Baseless Hatred at the Western Wall." The conversation will be based on "Haredim Interrupt Western Wall Bar Mitzvah," "Israel is Not Home to All Jews" and "The Path to Redemption."

Shabbat Tu B'Av

Friday, August 12 | 6:00 p.m. | Temple Beth El | Livestream

Share a very special Shabbat as together we celebrate Tu B’Av - Jewish Valentine’s Day. The service, led by Rabbi Joel and Greg Watson, will highlight love songs from the Bible and Jewish tradition. Following worship, join us for a Tu B’Av themed Shabbat dinner, hosted by Sisterhood, including flowers, music, wine and more. Singles, couples, families — everyone is welcome!

SJL Opening Day Pool Party

Sunday, August 14 | 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m | 4750 Slaback

The School for Jewish Living year get off to a fun start with our annual, opening day pool party at the home of Ed and Nichole Friedland. Bring a swimsuit and towel, as well as a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP to Andrea Fleekop.

Sisterhood Luncheon

Wednesday, August 17 | Noon | Temple Beth El

Reconnect with old friends and make new ones as Sisterhood kicks off the year with a fun, trivia-themed luncheon. Together we will play "Name that Strong Biblical Woman." For more information or to RSVP please contact Renee Eilen via email or at 404-547-6028.