SPICE Up Your Life
SPICE offers enriching programs, lasting friendships, and meaningful Jewish connection for adults 55 and older. Whether you’re recently retired, new to Charlotte, or looking for more ways to stay active and engaged, SPICE is a warm and welcoming opportunity for lifelong learning, community, and fun.
SPICE programming is funded in part by the Marshall Lindner SPICE Endowment.
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What to Expect
- Fabulous Lunch, Learn, and Socialize Programs
- Fun SPICE Outs to Theater, Museum, Music, and Dance Opportunities
- Quarterly Potluck Shabbat Dinners
- SAGE Deep Dive Learning Programs
- Tikkun Olam Programs
- Sterling Elementary
- Senior-to-Senior
Upcoming Programs
Friday, May 9 at 5:00pm
Join SPICE for a potluck dinner in celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day! Bring a dish to share, whether it’s a Mediterranean-inspired recipe or a Shabbat dinner favorite.
- A-K: Salad (e.g., fruit, macaroni, bean, etc.).
- L-P: Plated finger food desserts (e.g., brownies, cookies, etc.). Homemade is greatly appreciated!
- Q-Z: Hot side dish (e.g., potato, rice, etc.).
Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine to share with your table.
Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00am
Experience the beauty of Jewish and Armenian musical traditions in a captivating concert by the Bechtler Cello and Alios Music Ensemble. Under the direction of Tanja Bechtler, founder and artistic director of the Bechtler Ensemble, this performance will blend history and melody for an unforgettable musical journey.
Tanja Bechtler, a former tenured member of the Charlotte Symphony, holds degrees from the NC School of the Arts and the Manhattan School of Music. Having immigrated from Switzerland in 1979, she has dedicated her career to presenting educational and inspiring concerts.
Lunch will include lasagna, crisp salad, garlic bread, fresh fruit, and a selection of Italian desserts.
Register by Sunday, May 18.
Wednesday, June 4 at 11:00am
Join us for a fascinating presentation by Dr. Jason Mitchell, Lecturer of General Studies in Music at UNC Charlotte, as he explores the evolution of popular music from the swing era to the rise of rock and roll. Dr. Mitchell will discuss the cultural, economic, and social forces that shaped this transformative period in music history.
Dr. Jason Mitchell holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in Jazz History and Research from Rutgers University–Newark, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies from Marshall University. His research interests include economic ethnomusicology, social geography, digital media and cultural transmission, music and tourism, and post-colonial and neo-colonial theory. He primarily focuses on the musical cultures of the Caribbean, Appalachia, the American South, and jazz.
We’ll enjoy a deli lunch, including pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw, fruit salad, and dessert.
Register by Sunday, June 1.
Senior-to-Senior Program
At Temple Beth El, we believe in the power of community. Our Senior-to-Senior program brings together older congregants with caring volunteers for regular companionship visits. Through these visits, we foster meaningful relationships, reduce isolation, and strengthen the bonds between generations. Whether you’re looking for a friendly conversation, a shared activity, or just someone to check in on you, our Senior-to-Senior program is here to support you.
If you’re a Temple Beth El member seeking companionship or a volunteer looking to make a difference, we invite you to sign up today!
