Explore and engage with Jewish wisdom
Adult Learning
“Get yourself a teacher and find yourself a friend.“ ~ Pirkei Avot 1:6
The wisdom of Judaism has so much to offer in supporting our daily lives. Through adult learning at TBE, we hope you will deepen your connection to Judaism and transform the way you walk through the world.
The Well
Gather for learning and programming that centers around spiritual practice, mindfulness, and connection as a part of The Well at TBE. The Well integrates Jewish spiritual practices alongside modern mindfulness tools and techniques to provide a source of well-being through learning, practice, prayer, and support.
Embodied Practice
Engage your body in meaningful movement, art, and song.
Jewish Wisdom & Mindfulness
Integrate ancient Jewish wisdom with the best of modern mindfulness.
Questions about The Well?
Lynn Burke Harrell
781.997.4211
Wellness at the Well
Nourish your mind, body, and soul.
Small Groups Initiative
Small groups are a chance to connect with other members over shared interests, identities, or life-stages in these lay-led groups. Groups meet according to your own schedules and build the experience that you want to have together.
More Adult Learning Series
Create your own path through Jewish learning in classes that connect to Israel, engage with Jewish culture, wrestle with text, uncover new meaning in prayer, and so much more.
Pre-Shabbat Study Series
Sign off from the week a little earlier and begin to prepare for Shabbat with these pre-service study sessions.
Me’ah Select
The current Me’ah Select course, in partnership with Hebrew College, will study the Jewish ethics of war and the pursuit of peace from biblical times to the present in Jewish law and thought.
Reach Out
Lynn Burke Harrell
781.997.4211
Weekly Text Study
Anchor yourself through the wisdom of tradition and the rhythm of the weekly cycle of reading and study.
Daf Yomi
Join us on Fridays for a practice of reading and discussing a page of Talmud a day, led by Rabbi Carol Mitchell. A complete cycle takes seven years!
Upcoming classes:
Minyan & Torah Study
Join us for minyan on Saturday mornings, followed by Torah study when we will explore the weekly Torah portion together with a member of our clergy.
Upcoming classes:
Questions about weekly text study?
Lynn Burke Harrell
781.997.4211
Lifelong Learning at TBE
Learn from fellow congregants, with classes that fit your schedule.
TBElle
A unique program led by fellow congregants who are excited to share their knowledge and interests in a relaxed, fun learning experience.
Music Club
Music lovers unite to learn more about music we know, discover new music, and enjoy a community of friends with musical interests.
Monday Musical Moments
Each Monday we send a short piece of music from various genres with a bit of history behind it to brighten your week. Click here to view a sample. Contact Don Drourr or Lynn Burke to be added to the list.
Questions about Lifelong Learning Classes?
Lynn Burke Harrell
781.997.4211
Lunch & Learn
Bring your lunch and join us for an online version of Lunch & Learn, a lay-led series of lectures on wide-ranging themes. Speakers include TBE clergy, staff, faculty, and congregants.
Book Club
Our book club is a warm and dynamic group of people who meet once a month to share and discuss good reads.
Library
The Temple Beth Elohim library housed in the beit Midrash offers members access to a wide variety of multimedia Jewish library materials and a comfortable, relaxing environment. Come explore uniquely Jewish content that is not easily available elsewhere and a rich array of noted Jewish writers, subject matter, history, and reference materials.
We have books for children, teens, and adults to enjoy at TBE or to borrow and read at home.