Please note this class requires ability to read Hebrew beyond a beginner’s level. Contact Sherry Barnes to assess your Hebrew level.
HUC-JIR College Commons
The College Commons is free! Learn from the best of progressive Judaism’s scholars on a variety of Jewish topics. Single or multi-session classes on topics ranging from Bible to Zionism to Jews in Showbiz. Explore the course offerings and sign up here.
This class is for those who already know how to read Hebrew and want to improve their reading skills using the Hebrew prayers from the Kabbalat Shabbat Service. We will be using our Mishkan T’filah Siddur. Cantorial Soloist Sherry Barnes is teaching this class. Please contact her at Cantorialsoloist@tewaterford.org or 860-443-3005.
Rabbi's Appointments
Something on your mind that you need help thinking through or just need to talk about? Concerned about something going on at the Temple or in the community? Or you’d just like to get to know one another. Rabbi Marc is available nearly every day, except Wednesdays for one-on-one, couples, or family meetings. Contact Rabbi Marc directly or schedule an appointment through Roberta in the Temple office.
Torah and Texts
Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
Rabbi Marc is teaching this class. Please contact him at marcekstrand@gmail.com or 860-443-3005.
Are you wondering if Judaism is for you? Are you in a relationship with a Jewish person? Have you been part of our community for years and want to know more about Judaism? Maybe you’re already thinking about conversion. No matter what the reason for your interest is, join Rabbi Marc to explore Judaism. On Tuesday evenings beginning November 14, Rabbi Marc will host gatherings in the library at Temple Emanu-El from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Rabbi Marc will present the big ideas from Jewish history, thought, religious practices, and peoplehood. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Your curiosity will guide our conversations.
Questions
Questions can be directed to Rabbi Marc at marcekstrand@gmail.com or Sherry Barnes at shirie3860@aol.com. Zoom links will be posted on our Temple Emanu-El calendar, which you can find on the homepage of our website.
Contact Rabbi Marc or Sherry with questions regarding classes (see above). For further questions, contact the Office.
If there is a class that you would like to teach, please contact the Office.