The TBE Blog is the space where Temple Beth El’s Leadership Team members reflect on relevant topics that are most meaningful to us. Here you will find musings on everything from prayer to politics, music to mysticism and history to current day life. From our iPads, smartphones, and laptops to yours, these are the things that inspire us, keep us up at night, and fuel our own Jewish journeys.
Temple Beth El Comes Together for the World Zionist Congress
The World Zionist Congress elections are officially underway! From now through May 4, eligible Jews 18+ can cast their vote and help shape the future ...
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To Pro-Palestinian Activists: Why the Silence on Hamas Executing Palestinian Protesters?
To pro-Palestinian activists: why the silence on Hamas executing Palestinian protesters? If you say you care about Palestinian rights — this is your moment to ...
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Learning, Lobbying, and Leadership: Our Journey to Washington, D.C.
By Abby Sherman and Nora Yesowitch In February, the 2024/25 Temple Beth El Confirmation Class had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., with the ...
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Sick? Soup To Go!
When you’re sick, nothing feels better than a hot bowl of chicken soup. Not just any soup – homemade Jewish mama soup is a warm ...
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LIBERTY Youth Give Back Through Tikkun Olam
By Maddie Kunkel, LIBERTY Membership Vice President To ring in the new year, the LIBERTY board dedicated our January program to giving back to the ...
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Miriam’s Wellcome
Miriam’s Well is thrilled to introduce Miriam’s Wellcome, a new initiative designed to bring warmth and connection to our Temple Beth El community. For those ...
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Our Prayer in This Moment of Uncertainty
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha’olam, Matir Asurim. Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who frees the captives. This prayer is ...
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Honor Dr. King’s Legacy with Temple Beth El
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, Temple Beth El invites you to join us in honoring Dr. King’s vision of justice, compassion, and ...
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Hurricane Relief Efforts Update
Dear Congregants, I want to take a moment to share how deeply proud I am of our congregation and the tremendous impact we have had ...
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Reflections for Our Community
Dear Temple Beth El Family, I’m writing to you from Spain, where I am leading our congregational trip through the places our Sephardic ancestors once ...
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A Message of Strength and Support for Election Week
Dear Temple Beth El Community, As we move into the final stretch of this election season, we are mindful of the wide range of emotions ...
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Get Ready: Early Voting Begins This Thursday
Election Day is right around the corner, and early voting starts this week! Beginning Thursday, October 17, you’ll have the chance to vote early. The ...
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A Talmudic Debate for Today: What Does It Mean to Dance in the Rain by Rabbi Judy Schindler | Yom Kippur 5785
It is great to be home at Temple Beth El for this service of healing. We all need healing. Judaism is built on questions. The ...
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Dare to Hope by Rabbi Asher Knight | Yom Kippur 5785
I returned from my sabbatical and a trip to Peru with this incredible feeling of fullness, the kind that comes from spending real, uninterrupted time ...
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Humor Can’t Wait by Rabbi Lexi Erdheim | Kol Nidrei 5785
My dad, sisters, and I sat around a big round table in the funeral home director’s office trying our best to focus on what he ...
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