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.
Standing with Israel in Times of Crisis
Dear Charlotte Jewish Community, Today, we send this email with heavy hearts to address a matter of profound concern that deeply affects our fellow Jewish ...
Read More →
Authenticity and Acts of Loving Kindness: A Path for the New Year by Rabbi Asher Knight
https://youtu.be/i1mxYFNL1KM Nearly three years ago our household welcomed an exceptionally large and energetic puppy. One sunny day, while I was enjoying a lively soccer game ...
Read More →
Appreciating Differences by Rabbi Beth Nichols
https://youtu.be/vnWinhC-YwQ In 2017, I flew to Chicago with five teenagers from my youth group in order to attend a national conference that brought together hundreds ...
Read More →
Transforming Periods into Question Marks: Cultivating a Curiosity Practice by Rabbi Lexi Erdheim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgji_BbqSeI&list=PLoxZAcb55MKrG5HPB–w6LiboeLuRAyqJ&index=3 Imagine with me for a moment. You’re at a blowout party at your Dreamhouse, surrounded by all your friends, in the middle of planned ...
Read More →
Shema Beth El: Attentive Listening and Planning for Our Future by Rabbi Asher Knight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqrenDxCPo&list=PLoxZAcb55MKrG5HPB–w6LiboeLuRAyqJ&index=5 I once heard a story about a man who approached a rabbi with an unusual request. He wanted to know if he could use ...
Read More →
Teaching Opportunities at Temple Beth El in Charlotte for 2023-2024
The Religious School at Temple Beth El in Charlotte is seeking teachers to join our dynamic faculty for the 2023-2024 school year. We seek to ...
Read More →
TriBE Spotlight: Ken Katz – Beer, Bourbon & Banter
Featured TriBE Leader: Ken Katz – Beer, Bourbon, & Banter “Being a long-time Temple board member and on the executive board, it was a natural ...
Read More →
Faith and Gratitude: Reflecting on Twenty Years in the Cantorate
Matthew and I arrived to Charlotte in May 2003. The previous February, Matt was offered a job at Bank of America, which he wanted to ...
Read More →
Welcome Student Rabbi Ally Karpel for a Summer Internship of Growth and Learning
We are thrilled to announce that from June 6 through August 1, Temple Beth El has been chosen to host Student Rabbi Ally Karpel for ...
Read More →
TriBE Spotlight: Jewish Mindfulness and Meditation/Geography & Wine
Are you a member of a TriBE? Are you interested in learning more about TriBEs seeking members? Have you considered starting and leading a TriBE ...
Read More →
Welcome Rachel Glazer, Assistant Director of Youth Education and Engagement
We are excited to welcome Rachel Glazer to our team as the Assistant Director of Youth Education and Engagement. Rachel’s experience, combined with her enthusiasm ...
Read More →
Reflections on a Year at Temple Beth El: Embracing Chesed
As I reminisce about my first year as the Chief Operating Officer of Temple Beth El, I’m reminded of a core Jewish value that beautifully ...
Read More →
Welcome Rachel Glazer, Assistant Director of Youth Education and Engagement
We are thrilled to officially welcome Rachel Glazer to our team as the Assistant Director of Youth Education and Engagement. In January, we announced that ...
Read More →
TriBE Spotlight: Write Now/Vino, Video, and Vinyl
Are you a member of a TriBE? Are you interested in learning more about TriBEs seeking members? Have you considered starting and leading a TriBE ...
Read More →
Celebrating Israel’s Contributions
One of the most powerful aspects of being part of the Jewish people is the connection we have to others across time and space. It gives ...
Read More →
