Main Line Reform Temple is an inclusive learning community, committed to the shared practice of lifelong Jewish study that is nourishing to the mind, heart, and soul. Our goal is not only to gain Jewish knowledge, but to understand how Judaism can help us live better, more joyful, and purposeful lives.
Our vibrant and active program of Lifelong Learning responds to the diverse and changing interests of our members. One thing remains constant: a high standard of education that translates into interesting and engaging conversation and a deep understanding of our culture and our people.
Main Line Reform Temple offers classes for all ages and schedules, casual learning opportunities, and social gatherings for adults designed to bring Jewish values, culture, rituals, and texts into our everyday lives. We expand our social and cultural horizons with visiting Jewish scholars, professors, Jewish authors, political pundits, artists, journalists, rabbis, and more.
Main Line Reform Temple’s learning opportunities are designed to build relationships, helping us connect more deeply with our history, with the traditions of the Jewish people, and with one another. Learning at Main Line Reform Temple is structured as a journey that is both accessible and challenging, inviting those at every level to progress and grow in their Jewish knowledge and practice.
Classes, Studies, and Programs
KEEPING IT REEL
WITH RABBI NEWBURGE
A Palestinian veterinarian persuades an Israeli colleague to help him capture a giraffe from a Tel Aviv safari park and smuggle it to a zoo in the West Bank.
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LUNCH WITH THE RABBI
Monday, May 13 at 12:15 pm
Take a break for lunch while Rabbi Newburge leads a thoughtful conversation on Zoom and in person at MLRT. This is the last one before the summer hiatus, so don’t miss it!
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BERNIE KLEINMAN BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 pm in person and on Zoom
Dive into Peter Blauner’s Picture in the Sand, a sweeping intergenerational saga told through a grandfather’s passionate letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson’s life in a post-9/11 world. If you have any questions, please contact Norm Fienman at nfienman@gmail.com.
JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL AUTHOR NETWORKMain Line Reform Temple is a member of the Jewish Book Council. This marvelous organization makes it possible for us to bring in Jewish writers to highlight their wonderful new books. We hope you will be able to meet and greet these diverse and interesting authors who have written about the many facets of our rich Jewish life.