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.
A Place to Come Home To by Amy Cojac Andrews
I find it ironic that some of the very times I feel most connected to Temple Beth El are when I am physically farthest away ...
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TriBEs: Community, Sprouted through Meaningful Relationships by Ellen Reich
I believe creating community embodies listening – listening with an intentional level of depth and patience that often does not come naturally. When I disagree ...
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Discovering The True Meaning of Community Involvement by Howard Olshansky
I have often grappled with the challenge of community involvement. This is an inherent conflict for me. I tend to be a pretty private person, ...
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Kehilah Kedoshah – A Holy Community by Susan Jacobs, Director of Education
As much as we are dedicated to having our students love Jewish learning, at Temple Beth El Religious School, we also strive to have our ...
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Turn! Turn! Turn! by Ross C. Levin
Pete Seeger’s scripture based “Turn! Turn! Turn!” made popular in the 1960s by The Byrds, is open to a myriad of interpretations. For me, it ...
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! by Dr. Laura Bernstein, Executive Director
Have you had the privilege of reading about Humphrey the Hamster? Brought to life by author Betty Birney, Humphrey lives in the fictitious Longfellow School ...
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Transformation at Temple Beth El by Andy Harkavy, Director of Congregational Engagement
This past week, my wife and I bought new patio furniture off of NextDoor. We immediately thought about how nice it will be to enjoy ...
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