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וְשִׁנַּנְתָּם לְבָנֶיךָ

V'shinatam l'vanecha

Teach the tradition faithfully to your children so that
they may in turn teach it faithfully to theirs.

We read these words together during Shabbat worship as part of the V’Ahavta. If at any point these words have become rote, routine, or stale for you, let them leap to life for you now.

At Beth El Temple Center, we strive to add meaning to these words, which is why we value the partnership of families and religious school. Together we lay before your child a “Jewish trampoline.” With this solid yet springy foundation, your child needs only to jump to experience the joy of the Jewish faith and Jewish living. Each child is different, so each one may jump now or the trampoline may lie in wait for a while. Either way, the trampoline will be at hand for the moment when he or she is ready.

Adult Education

The goal of the Adult Education Committee is to provide members of Beth El Temple Center with a wide range of adult learning opportunities. We respect that everyone approaches Jewish learning from a different perspective, and we strive to help everyone on their journey as adult learners. To that end, we offer a blend of traditional classroom study, speaker programs and special events to suit your needs, including Torah Study, Biblical and Modern Hebrew, films, monthly Table Talks and Shabbat study groups. Classes are taught by clergy, lay leaders and outside speakers/scholars who share their expertise and insights to inform, inspire and enrich our lives. We invite you to join us, try a program (or two!). We welcome all participants who come to learn, regardless of ability to pay.

Coming up this fall are several exciting programs:

On Yom Kippur afternoon we will be hosting the Yom Kippur study Hour (at 1:30pm – after Yizkor). This is a great chance to come together with fellow congregants to study a topic in Jewish ethics (topic will be announced shortly). You do not need to sign up in advance – just bring an open mind (an empty stomach!) and a willingness to learn together.

We are offering an Introductory Learning to Read Hebrew class through Ivrit la-Kol. This wonderful beginners class will be held on Sunday mornings starting October 3rd. If you have ever wanted to read Hebrew (not just in transliteration!) this is the class for you . You can get more information by clicking to see the brochure or by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Finally, Adult Ed and Social Action are collaborating to host a series of events focused on the topic "Peace in Israel." We'll explore the topic from different perspectives through different medium (speakers. movies, books, etc.). More details will follow, but the year-long series will start with a Table Talk at BETC on Friday, October 8th. Come hear a thought-provoking discussion, share dinner with fellow congregants, and then join us for Shabbat services afterwards. A wonderful way to start the New Year!

For more information please contact Lisa Weissmann, Committee Chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Family Education

“The Family is the Whole Life and Spirit of a Jew”

S.J. Abromwich

Family Education at Beth El Temple Center strives to establish a partnership between the home and school. We know that the home is the center of Jewish life, with parents as the primary Jewish teachers and role models for their children. With that in mind, we seek to empower and support families with the resources, skills, and knowledge that will help them as they journey on the lifelong process of Jewish living and learning. Our hope is that our Family Education programming will provide families with the necessary skills needed to create vibrant Jewish homes and to comfortably participate in the Jewish community.