Beit Midrash
Temple Israel is a learning community, dedicated to helping our members make educated decisions about their Jewish beliefs and practice. On this page you will find resources for study about Hot Issues, Festivals, Lifecycles and more with content from our own synagogue or from sister synagogues and organizations in South Africa and around the world.
Click here to read the latest words of our rabbinic team
Festivals
Learn more about the chaggim / festivals by clicking on the link below;
www.urj.org/holidays
For Temple Israel’s Festival events and services, please click here.
Parashat Hashavua / Portion of the Week
Study the parasha of the week with one of our rabbinic team
For articles on previous parashot, please click here.
You can also read what other Progressive thoughts on the parasha are by clicking on the links below
URJ
Leo Baeck college
10 minutes of Torah - top
http://www.urj.org/learning/torah/ten
This website will send you a one-page e-mail each day on a topic of Jewish interest. All you need to do is find 10 minutes a day to “do Torah.” Click on the link above to register.
Hot issues - top
The Israel Religious Action Centre is the public and legal advocacy arm of the Reform Movement in Israel, was founded in 1987 with the goals of advancing pluralism in Israeli society and defending the freedoms of conscience, faith, and religion.
IRAC uses litigation, legislation, public policy and advocacy to advance civic equality. These activities have established IRAC as a leading Jewish organization working to strengthen the democratic character of Israeli society.
Please click on the link above to find out more, to sign up for their newsletter and much more
Website of the week- top
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Eco/Jewish Website of the week- top
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