For many generations, Jews have come together on Shabbat morning to study Torah as a way of deepening our spiritual lives and strengthening our communities. Shabbat has always been a time for Emanu El to connect after a busy week and reconnect with each other and with the timeless wisdom of Jewish text.
Join us as we dive deeply into the portion of the week, reading the text, studying classic and contemporary commentaries, and reflecting on how these ancient words speak to our modern lives. Our time together will be interactive and discussion-based; your questions, insights, and personal reflections will be a central part of our learning.
This study is intended for learners of all backgrounds and levels of experience. No prior study or Hebrew knowledge is needed — only a curiosity about Torah and a willingness to learn with others. You are welcome to come every week or drop in whenever you are able; the class will meet in person year-round.
Our Torah study will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude by 10:15 a.m. so there is time — if you choose to join us — to move into 10:30 a.m. Shabbat morning services. We hope that all who choose to stay for worship will find that the questions and ideas from our learning will enrich the prayer experience that follows.
Join us virtually at 9:00 a.m. for Shabbat morning meditation, integrating Jewish values into a practice of gaining awareness of yourself and others. All levels are welcome. The first Saturday of each month is dedicated to beginners and includes an introduction to mindfulness.
Learn more about Judaism, refresh your knowledge, or support someone who is on the path to conversion. Basic Judaism is taught by our clergy, covering Jewish beliefs, holidays, rituals, history and more, held on Sunday mornings.
Course cost: $54/members $90/non-members
Pre-registration is required. For more information or the required pre-registration, please contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk’s office by email or at 713.529.5771, ext. 212.
Learning Hebrew is a wonderful way to make worship services more familiar and participatory. We have two terrific year-long adult Hebrew classes.
This class emphasizes letter recognition with a year-end goal of reading simple words and phrases.
This class is for those students who know all the letter and vowel sounds and are ready to string words together into more fluent reading.
Courses cost $250 each. Please contact Shira Moses in Rabbi Silk’s office by email or at 713.529.5771, ext. 212.
For more information, please contact Rabbi Silk by email or at 713.529.5771, ext. 212.
