Temple Beth-El promotes life-long learning and therefore offers learning opportunities at every stage of life. in addition to exceptional youth educational opportunities, Temple Beth-El also offers a robust adult education program. One example of adult learning is our Sunday morning series which in recent years has been taught by Rachel Stern. Rachel holds master’s degrees in both Jewish Education and Jewish Non-Profit Management and has been in Jewish education for over 20 years. Rachel currently serves as the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer for Shalom Austin.

Are we still a Commanded People? As Reform Jews, we view many aspects of Halacha (Jewish Law) as sacred suggestion rather than sacred obligation. Nevertheless, there are mitzvot that we find to be sacrosanct. Which commandments feel obligatory and which feel offensive or at least irrelevant to our 21st Century eyes?