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.
October 8th Jews: Deep Roots and Sacred Responsibility by Rabbi Asher Knight | Rosh HaShanah 5785
It was a beautiful morning. I got up early to make breakfast for the boys, enjoying the quiet peace that filled the house. The light ...
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Jewish Continuity Needs Meaningful Jewish Living by Rabbi Beth Nichols | Erev Rosh HaShanah 5785
Almost thirty years ago, my childhood rabbi, Rabbi Cary David Yales, may his memory be a blessing, gave a High Holy Day sermon that riled ...
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Continued Support for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Dear Temple Beth El Community, Our hearts are deeply moved by the stories and images emerging from Western North Carolina. The devastation caused by Hurricane ...
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Help Our Neighbors Affected by Hurricane Helene
Your donation or offer to host can provide comfort and support to families in need. Hurricane Helene has caused significant devastation across the Southeast, with ...
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Finding Strength in Sorrow
Dear Temple Beth El Community, During our congregation’s annual retreat at Wildacres, we received the devastating news of the murders of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Almog Sarusi, ...
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Honoring Our Legacy Society
At Temple Beth El, we understand that the essence of a thriving community lies not just in its present activities but also in the foresight ...
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B’tzelem Elohim: Erin Albert’s Speech from the Charlotte Pride Inferfaith Service
When I was young, I was an awkward, scrawny kid who everyone assumed was a tomboy and a teacher’s pet. The truth is I liked ...
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Building Our Future Together: Highlights from the Board Retreat
Dear Temple Beth El Family, Earlier this month, the Board of Directors participated in our annual retreat. I am so impressed by and grateful for ...
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Meet Cantor Danielle Rodnizki, A New Chapter in the Temple Beth El Story
We are thrilled to introduce Cantor Danielle Rodnizki as the newest addition to our Temple Beth El family, bringing her wealth of experience and passion ...
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Temple Beth El Welcomes Student Rabbi Deborah Bell for a Summer Fellowship
We are excited to announce that from July 1 through August 13, Temple Beth El will host Deborah Bell, a rising fourth-year Rabbinical student at ...
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Supporting Our College Students
Dear Temple Beth El Family, We are writing to let you know that your clergy team is deeply concerned about the events currently unfolding on ...
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Charlotte Prays for Peace
Dear Temple Beth El family, Yesterday, our city was struck by tragedy that has left us reeling with shock and sorrow. Four law enforcement officers ...
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Our Hearts Are With Israel
Statement from Temple Beth El’s Clergy and Board As Shabbat closes, we reach out with a message of solidarity. Our hearts are with everyone affected ...
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Brotherhood’s March Madness Bracket Pool: Show Us Your Skills!
Have you got game? The Brotherhood does. Get ready for the thrill of the game and join the TBE Brotherhood’s exclusive March Madness Bracket Pool! ...
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Join Our 100% Voting Effort and Make Your Voice Heard
The primaries are coming! The primaries are coming! Voting is a Jewish act, as taught by Rabbi Yitzhak in the Talmud: “A ruler is not ...
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