There are many opportunities for adult intellectual enrichment at The Birmingham Temple. Courses on Jewish history, culture and humanistic philosophy are offered regularly.
Shabbat Study Hour
The Saturday Shabbat Study Hour meets Saturdays from 9:30 am-10:30 am.
Natan Fuchs teaches the class. Natan is a rabbinic student in the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Join us for an incredible learning experience as we study biblical texts from a humanistic perspective. For the Shabbat Study schedule click here
Monday Night Class
The Monday Night Class meets Mondays from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Rabbi Kolton teaches the Monday Night Class. This year we will travel the journey of Jewish history from the beginning of the Hebrew people until modern times. We now have both a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and a Confirmation track for students. If you never had a Bar or Bat-Mitzvah, now is your opportunity. Join us as history comes alive!
Sunday Morning Class
“Bagels, Lox, Coffee & Study”
The Sunday Morning Class meets Sundays from 10:30 am-11:30 am.
Rabbi Kolton teaches the Sunday Morning Class and leads us this year on Jewish history and the Philosophy of Humanism.
How did the Jewish people begin?
What are the “hot topics” facing the Jewish people today?
Why do Jews place earth on the grave of a loved one?
What is the origin of circumcision?
Why do we break a glass at a Jewish wedding?
What do you think will be the future of the Jewish people?
Meet your rabbi-as well as other interested and interesting temple members-each week for a dynamic discussion in the temple library. This class is free for Temple members and $100 for non-members. We now have both a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and a Confirmation track for students. If you never had a Bar or Bat-Mitzvah, now is your opportunity. Join us as history comes alive!
The Birmingham Temple Forum
Forums take place several Monday nights a year at The Birmingham Temple, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, well-known guest speakers explore Jewish and world history, politics, social action issues. Book reviews of current literature are also offered. For the monthly Forum schedule click here
How did the Jewish people begin?