Clergy Led Classes
Clergy Led Classes
Tracing Jewish Roots – A Jewish Genealogy 101 with Rabbi Yergin
Wednesdays, May 4,11,18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Rabbi Yergin’s side hobby is working on her family tree. Come learn from her first about the history of Jewish migration patterns and how they create a complicated genealogical Jewish map. Then explore your own tree with her help and resources. At the final class, you will be able to share some of what you found on your own tree!
For an expanded opportunity, join us on May 15th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Temple Beth-El’s Palmetto Cemetery, the first Jewish cemetery in San Antonio to have a tour, participate in a scavenger hunt, do some rubbings of headstones, and work on beautifying the space!
Class 1 can be viewed here
Class 3 can be viewed here
For past Clergy Led Classes, please visit our Past Courses page, found here.
Torah Portion of the Week
Saturdays | 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Back in person beginning November 5
Join around the Torah table to explore a key question in that week’s Torah portion. We’ll join the insights of commentators of centuries past with our own modern perspective.
Torah Portion of the Week – Noach
Torah Study – Zoom Only
Wednesdays | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. beginning September 7th
As we shift to studying the weekly Torah portion on Shabbat morning, we’ll continue our journey through the entire Torah text on Wednesdays at lunchtime.
All learners are welcome to share in the dialogue and discussion.
Conversion Program
Temple Beth-El welcomes those who are exploring Judaism. If you are interested in exploring conversion please contact Rabbi Marina Yergin to discuss the process.
Conversion requirements include:
- Completion of an Introduction to Judaism course through the URJ
- A basic Hebrew class (through the URJ or at Temple Beth-El)
- Completion of Choosing Judaism at Temple Beth-El. (Class formation will depend on demand.)
To register for intro to Judaism visit here.
To register for Hebrew classes visit here