Lifelong Learning

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Explore. Experience.

No matter where you are in your Jewish journey, you’ll be amazed at what you discover about yourself and our world. You can learn about Jewish texts, history, culture or current events.  Meditate on Mondays, or join us for a virtual exhibit. Visit this page for updates on all of our upcoming offerings. 

Rachel V. Glaser Movie Festival

Redemption (2019), Saturday, January 7th. 
A devout Chassid must return to his rock star lifestyle in order to pay for his daughter’s medical bills.
Click here to view the trailer. 

In Search of Israeli Cuisine (2017), Saturday, January 21st. 
A portrait of the Israeli people told through food.
Click here to view the trailer. 

Only Human (2005), Saturday, February 4th 
A mismatched couple discovers that whatever can go wrong will go wrong during a family visit.
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All movies begin at 7:00 pm 
$5 per person to be paid at the door
(This is the best deal in town for movies -- by far!)

The film festival is made possible by the Sabina and Walter Dorn Fund.

The Return of Lunch and Learn!

With Cantor Benjamin Matis
Bring your bagged dairy or parve lunch and join us at 12:00 pm in the Grebow Auditorium (or on Zoom)

It Ain't Fiddler: A History of Eastern European Jewry
Beginning Thursday, January 12th, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month

Jewish Short Stories with Gail Lipsitz

in Loving Memory of Rachel V. Glaser
January 17 and February 14, 7-8:15 pm on Zoom (only)

A series of discussions on highly acclaimed authors.  Register to receive the stories in advance of each session by clicking  here.:

On January 17, we will read the stories of acclaimed Israeli author Etgar Keret!

Click here to visit our YouTube channel to see our most recent videos.

For further information about Jewish Learning at Beth Israel, please contact the Beth Israel Office at 410-654-0800

A significant portion of the Beth Israel Learning program has been generously underwritten by the Sabina and Walter Dorn Education Endowment Fund.