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TORAH
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Rabbi Samuel Stahl Lectureship
Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin**
“Davening with Miss Daisy.” The roots of American Reform Judaism are in classical Reform and the teachings of the Pittsburgh Platform. Certainly, Reform has evolved over the past 130 years. But, does classical Reform still have anything to teach us? What was good in classical Reform? Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, our guest lecturer, and a “traditional” Reform rabbi will lead a few rounds of “Give me that old time religion!” and speculate on the future of our movement.
March 29-31, 2019
Paper Midrash Project with Isaac & Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik*
Isaac & Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik have a powerful one-two punch, bringing together contemporary art, pop culture, and scholarship in “Paper Midrash”—and they’ll be bringing it to San Antonio for programs and a hands-on papercutting workshop: studying text, cutting up comic books and making Midrash art. 
KEHILAH
December 14, 2018
Loui Dobin
Executive Director, URJ Greene Family Camp
How does time spent at summer camp impact one’s Jewish identity? Hear from one of the great veteran URJ camp directors about his life in Jewish camping and the impact of GFC. (GFC Shabbat)
AVODAH
Shabbat Shirah | January 18-20, 2019
Musician in Residence Elana Arian*
Elana Arian is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and recording artist who inspires communities across the country with her soulful music. She has collaborated with some of the leading voices in contemporary Jewish music, including Dan Nichols, Josh Nelson, Noah Aronson, and Debbie Friedman, z”l.
Elana will join us in our evening Shabbat Shirah worship as well as offer a Havdalah Concert and interact with our shlihei tzibbur (worship leaders), youth and music lovers throughout the weekend.
GIMILUT CHASADIM
April 11-12, 2019
Rabbi Jonah Pesner*
Director of the Religious Action Center (RAC) for Reform Judaism
How have the Prophetic ideals of Tikkun Olam and social action evolved over time in the Reform Movement? What is our responsibility to partner in creating a just world in the 21st Century and beyond? Engage with RAC director Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner to hear about the work of the Religious Action Center and how our voices matter.
* Brought to Temple Beth-El by the generosity of the Jean and Jesse Wulfe Religious Enhancement Fund.
** Brought to Temple Beth-El by the generosity of the Rabbi Samuel Stahl Lectureship Fund