This study group is guided by one of our rabbis, educators, or lay leaders. Contact us to receive more information about taking part in Torah Study. Free for members and non-members.

Part 1: Friday night service and Shema section, beginning Jan. 10, for 10 sessions

These classes are taught by our rabbis, educators and by distinguished scholars and lay leaders within our community. In order to help create a class community, once a series begins, new students will not be allowed to join the class until the next series begins. Attendance will be taken in order to fulfill the requirements for conversion.

This course looks to our sages to answer this important question. Sephardic Jewish textual wisdom speaks to the complex interactions between Jews and non-Jews today in Israel and around the world. Together we will explore Jewish views on racism and intolerance through the perspective of Sephardic sages whose teachings you may never have encountered before. REGISTRATION REQUIRED below. If you do not see a registration below, the class is closed. Members attend for free, nonmembers are required to pay $18.00. Donations are also appreciated!

The Board of Directors invites comments from congregants at all board meetings. A congregant may share their comment for up to three minutes at the beginning of the meeting. Please indicate the subject of your comment when you submit the RSVP form (https://www.bethshalomaustin.org/form/board-meeting-rsvp), by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. See meeting agendas on our governance webpage.

Led by Cantor Abby Gostein and Rabbi Ellie Steinman A special group for Temple Beth Shalom members to connect. New to the group? Contact our office.

This course invites participants to look anew at the prayerbook, to investigate the Shabbat and weekday prayers, with an eye toward personal meaning. The course is intended not only for those with a prayer practice, but also for those interested in examining this rich literature from a personal perspective. REGISTRATION REQUIRED below. If you do not see a registration below, the class is closed. Members attend for free, nonmembers are required to pay $18.00. Donations are also appreciated!

This study group is guided by one of our rabbis, educators, or lay leaders. Contact us to receive more information about taking part in Torah Study. Free for members and non-members.