Dear Temple Beth El Family, The events unfolding in Washington, D.C. this afternoon are deeply troubling. In times of difficulty, we seek comfort and wisdom from the words of our tradition: Rabban Shimon ben Gamaliel used to say, “On three things does the world stand: On justice, on truth and on peace” (Pirkei Avot). Judaism has long taught […]
Roof Above is the result of the recent merge of Urban Ministry Center and the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte. They are always in need of donations and volunteers. Read on to learn how you can help! Project Snowflake Temple Beth El congregants have been supporting Roof Above for many years through Project Snowflake by serving […]
We appreciate your leadership and that of our clergy and board as our congregation grapples with racial injustice. Addressing systemic racism during a pandemic was and is a tall order. The tools Temple Beth El provides congregants to learn and to act are invaluable. Thank you for providing multiple learning opportunities and for offering new […]
A Prayer for Thanksgiving The Torah describes the harvest festival of Sukkot as a time to give thanks to God for the bounty and beauty of the world. Our Jewish holiday inspired the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony in 1623 to shape new rituals to express their timeless gratitude. Temple Beth El is also hosting the […]
Although it’s hard to measure the impact of our efforts, there are some numbers we can share. Remember that all of the efforts were completely nonpartisan, designed to promote voting as a Jewish value and make sure all voters had good information. 34 – TBE congregants participating in Civic Engagement effort 2 – Temple Beth […]
Roof Above would love the assistance of our Room in the Inn sites to help provide lunches, cookies and in-kind donations for our 130 winter overflow nightly guests. These opportunities are not only great for groups but also great for families or individuals as well! Lunch Bag and Cookie Donations: Please sign up via the link below […]
At its 3rd Annual Welcoming the Stranger to the (Virtual) Table event on Sunday October 25, the Jewish Community Refugee Initiative (JCRI) raised over $10,000 for the Immigrant Justice Program of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, with the help of a dollar-for-dollar donor match by TBE members Gary and Stephanie Starr. The Advocacy Center’s […]
Shabbat Join your Temple Beth El Family online for this upcoming Shabbat. 5:30pm Shabbat SongFest 6:00pm Family Shabbat Evening Service 7:30pm Shabbat Evening Service Visit TBE Calendar for event details Clergy Message Almighty God, we ask for Your blessing upon our country, the United States of America. Our country was founded on the principles of […]
In Thanks for U.S. Democracy Alden Solovy God of history, We give thanks for the blessings Of democracy in the United States, Blessings unparalleled throughout the world. No nation can match these gifts. We give thanks: For free and fair elections, For the 15th Amendment, For the 19th Amendment, For the Voting Rights Act, For […]