Temple Emanuel offers numerous educational programs and often teams with other Grand Rapids' Jewish Organizations to bring noted authors, philosophers, theologians, historians and consultants to enrich the learning opportunities of the West Michigan Jewish Community.

Adult educational programs include discussions and seminars developed by both Rabbi Schadick and Dr. Lewis, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanuel. Temple Emanuel members with particular expertise and faculty from nearby universities also develop programs.

Temple offers:

• Adult Retreats
• Shabbat Morning Torah Study
• Seasonal, Holiday and Themed Study Programs
• Adult Hebrew Classes
• Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah Classes
• Book Discussion Groups (including Rabbi Schadick's Book of the Every Other Month Club)
• Political Guest Speakers

Temple Emanuel also offers:

• Introduction to Judaism
• Conversion Classes
• Special holiday celebration classes
  • How to prepare a Passover Seder
  • Tu B'shvat Sedar

Check our calendar for details.