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.
Strive for 100
Quite a few years ago, I remember a fruit and vegetable marketing campaign that had the local grocery stores covered in signs that said “Strive ...
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My TriBE Connection by Sue Littauer
When Andy Harkavy asked me to consider becoming a TriBE leader, I had mixed feelings. I know I’ve always wanted to get involved with something ...
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Jewish Education to Live By
Rabbi Ben Bag Bag said of the Torah, “Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it” (Pirke Avot 5:24). When I hear this ...
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“It Is Not Good For Man To Be Alone.” I Have Learned We Never Are.
“What if?” I asked myself as the pandemic began to impact all of our lives on a profound level. “What if I or the people ...
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Chadesh Yameinu: A Season of Renewal in the Midst of a Pandemic
Part of what has made this year so painfully difficult is the sense of powerlessness in the midst of the pandemic. Many of us have ...
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Create, Transform, Adapt – Building Your Very Own Mikdash Me’at, Small Sanctuary
The moon is growing again as I sit down to write this article on July 28th 2020, on “erev erev” Tisha b’Av. While these words ...
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Parent & Student Meet & Greets
Join Rabbi Nichols for a Zoom Meet and Greet with Parents. These Meet and Greets are designed to be interactive. We will structure the time ...
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Religious School Parent Information Session
Dear Religious School Families, Hello! I hope you have found some rest and relaxation this summer. I’m excited to introduce you to my colleague, Rabbi ...
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Meet and Greet with Rabbi Beth Nichols
Dear TBE Community, It is my privilege to have started my time as the new Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning at Temple Beth El at ...
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Social Justice “State of the Union”
Community Organizing Core Team: Congregants who have been trained in organizing; focus on visioning & leadership development. Interested in joining? Please email lisatzedek@gmail.com. Issue Teams: ...
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TBE Building Opening and High Holy Day Update
Dear Friends, Temple Beth El’s Clergy, Staff, and Board have been vigilant about upholding Judaism’s highest priorities of sustaining life and health during COVID-19. Through ...
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