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
Mondays, 8:00 pm on Zoom
Monday, March 23 Queen of Chess
Monday, April 27 Train Dreams
Get your popcorn ready to discuss these Netflix movies with Rabbi Newburge on Zoom!
Click here to join the discussions.
Lunch with the Rabbi – Monday, March 16 and Monday, April 6 at 12:00 pm
Take a break for lunch and spend an hour expanding your horizons with Rabbi Newburge in person or on Zoom.
Grace, Passion, and Privilege: Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Cantor Faryn Rudnick and Rabbi Eric Mollo will join popular musicologist Karl Middleman in a lecture-recital on the life and music of composer, pianist, and salonnière, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn were true Renaissance people and were regarded as equally talented in their era. But while Felix is familiar, Fanny is mostly forgotten. Karl Middleman’s presentation, Grace, Passion, and Privilege, on Sunday, March 15, at 1:00 pm, will focus attention on the life and music of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel amidst the culture of the times. Click here to register for free.
Main 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.
✡ Israel Committee Meeting – March 19
The Israel Committee is a group of Main Line Reform Temple-Beth Elohim members who love Israel, and who work to promote the spiritual, historical, and cultural bonds that connect us deeply to the Jewish homeland. We meet in person and on Zoom and would love to see you at a meeting.
A LIFE IN SONG with Cantor Marshall Portnoy
Cantor Portnoy will present an inside look at his anthology of compositions, offering commentary on text-setting and musical language within the liturgy on Wednesday, April 15 at 12:00 pm. Click here to register.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS
Embark on a year-long journey through Jewish theology, ethics, liturgy, and tradition with Rabbi Newburge, Cantor Rudnick, Rabbi Mollo, and Rabbi Kleinman.
Missed a class? Catch up here: