Learn
Curious minds.
Ancient wisdom.
Relevance for today.
Learning is the heart of Jewish life. At Beth Israel, we learn together across generations and across topics.
Torah & Talmud
Deepen your understanding of sacred texts with real-world meaning.
Jewish Living
Explore Jewish values, holidays, ethics, and how they shape our lives.
History & Culture
Discover the rich history and diverse traditions of the Jewish people.
Text & Conversation
Good texts. Good questions. Good conversation.
Current Learning Opportunities
Weekly Tanakh Study
Saturdays at 9:15am, prior to services.
Explore the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Siemers. Some Hebrew, no prior experience necessary.
Beer & Talmud
Starting in October, we’ll do a deep dive into Halachah (Jewish Law) with Brian Kresge, pairing our topics with beer.
Age 21+.
Kesher
Our joint religious school with Congregation Beth El is the pinnacle of Jewish youth education in this part of Maine.
Sisterhood Learning Breakfasts
Our Sisterhood runs breakfast and learning sessions on some Sundays after morning minyan.
Learning is a lifelong journey.
Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or have been studying for years, there’s a place for you here.