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
A riveting, funny, and touching portrait of three distant sisters who reunite in NYC to care for their sick father. Tensions rise as they confront past issues, aiming to heal family bonds amid laughter and tears.
🎞December 16 at 8:00 pm – The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
A family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother and sister — one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up — unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy.
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Lunch with the Rabbi – Monday, November 18 and Monday, December 16 at 12:00 pm
Take a break for lunch and spend an hour expanding your horizons with Rabbi Newburge in person or on Zoom.
✡ Israel Committee Meeting – Monday, November 18 and Monday, December 16 at 2:00 pm
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.
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.
Magic and Superstition within Jewish Tradition – Thursdays, November 7, 14, and 21 at noon in person and on Zoom
Golems, dybbuks, demons, and more! Join Rabbi Eric Mollo at MLRT or on Zoom for a three-part deep dive into the fascinating world of magic within Judaism. This series will explore ancient texts, medieval lore, and modern interpretations that make up the complex relationship between religion, magic, and superstition in Jewish culture.
MLRT’s Interfaith Parenting Network – Sunday, November 10 at 9:00 am
Join our new supportive community for interfaith parents! Share experiences, gain insights, and explore the joys and challenges of raising children in an interfaith family. This month’s meeting will cover “Navigating the Holiday Season in an Interfaith Family” and offer tips on blending and honoring traditions. Please email Rabbi Mollo with questions.
🗨 The annual Ella C. Wolf Author in Residence lecture featuring Dr. Miriam Zieman will take place on Friday. November 8. Dr. Zieman authored Tap Dancing on Everest, her inspiring memoir about taking part in an expedition to forge a new route on the East Face of Mt. Everest, considered the most remote and dangerous side of the mountain. It is a true survival story about the risks we take to become our most authentic selves. Please join us at 6:30 pm for this special Shabbat.
📖The Bernie Kleinman Book Club will discuss Jeanine Cummins’ American Dirt on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30 pm in person and on Zoom. This is a gripping story of a mother and son escaping a drug cartel and trying to get to freedom in the USA. If you have any questions, please contact Norm Fienman at nfienman@gmail.com.