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Text and ...: A Series on Life and Learning

Upcoming Sessions

1. Sunday, January 25, 2026 • 7 Sh'vat 5786

3:00 PM - 5:00 PMText & Cooking - TBE Kitchen

2. Sunday, February 8, 2026 • 21 Sh'vat 5786

1:00 PM - 3:00 PMText & Art - Frank Adult Lounge

3. Sunday, February 22, 2026 • 5 Adar 5786

3:00 PM - 5:00 PMText & Music - Frank Adult Lounge

4. Sunday, March 15, 2026 • 26 Adar 5786

3:00 PM - 5:00 PMText & Dance - Frank Adult Lounge

We all inherently understand that art, music, dance, and food can be Jewish, but why? Is there something in our tradition that connects us to these things?

Please join us for this fun and appealing series on life and learning, where we will engage with traditional Jewish texts and connect them to aspects of Jewish culture and life.

No prior knowledge necessary! Please join us for any or all of this series for an enjoyable way to increase your Jewish literacy.

Our series includes music, dance, art, and cooking.

  • Text & Cooking: Sunday, January 25, 2026, led by Brad and Sharon Kahn

Brad and Sharon Kahn have been TBE member(s) since 1998.They bring to this event their love of the kitchen and of food.  Brad is a chef by profession and Sharon is a baker for fun. At TBE, they are also involved in the Shabbat Task Force (Sharon), TBE Bakers and Food-A-Rama.  They serve as the Kitchen Chairs for Sisterhood. Outside of TBE, they enjoy attending their son, EJ’s, ultimate frisbee games and going for long walks with their dog.

  • Text & Art: Sunday, February 8, 2026, led by Melissa Osborne and Alan Garfield

Melissa Osborne has been TBE member(s) since 1974. She brings to this event her experience in working with different art medium to create meaningful Judaica items and art.  At TBE, in addition to being the Director of Business Operations, she enjoys being the art specialist during Religious School, gathering the TBE Fiber Art Schmooze group, and many of the community events. Outside of TBE, she loves spending time with her family and is a passionate knitter. She also enjoys exploring photography, nature, and cooking.

  • Text & Music: Sunday, February 22, 2026, led by Cantor Jacob Niemi
  • Text & Dance: Sunday, March 15, 2026, led by Paul and Carole Kantor

Carole and Paul Kantor have been TBE members since 2014, when they moved to Madison to be near the families of their sons, Michael and David. They bring to this event their experience in studying and teaching folk dance from many lands, and some 20 years directing the Shalhevet Folk Dance Ensemble, sponsored by the Cleveland Jewish Community Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Their work has been supported by the Ohio Arts and Humanities councils, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. At TBE, Carole is the chair of the Congregational Education Committee, and Paul has participated in the Men's Book Club and ROMEO. Outside of TBE, they enjoy traveling and folk dancing, especially in ethnic communities.  Although retired, Paul is still involved in AI research.  Carole has been studying Biblical Hebrew, and catching up on the history she never learned. 

Find our accessibility measures and visitor guide on our in-person information page.

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   Text & Cooking: Sunday, January 25, 2026
   Text & Art: Sunday, February 8, 2026
   Text & Music: Sunday, February 22, 2026
   Text & Dance: Sunday, March 15, 2026
   Text & Cooking: Sunday, January 25, 2026
   Text & Art: Sunday, February 8, 2026
   Text & Music: Sunday, February 22, 2026
   Text & Dance: Sunday, March 15, 2026
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