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 pursue. I had already taken my GREs and begun an application process to the Reform movement’s seminary, Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Without much of a second […]
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 an eight-week summer internship. Ally is a rising third-year rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Los Angeles. Our primary goal is to contribute to her […]
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 (don’t worry, you do not have to do this alone – there is a strong support structure!)? Each month, our TriBE e-newsletter will feature information about a TriBE, share insights […]
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 for joining the Temple Beth El team, has allowed us to think bigger about how we will engage children and teens. Rachel joins us after working for over six years […]
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 shines through our congregation: chesed, or loving-kindness. This guiding principle is interwoven into our community’s fabric, making my first year in this role truly meaningful. Upon my arrival at Temple […]
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 Rachel was coming to Temple Beth El. Now she is here, and we cannot wait for you to get to know her. We are so excited for the work she […]
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 (don’t worry, you do not have to do this alone – there is a strong support structure!)? Each month, our TriBE e-newsletter will feature information about a TriBE, share insights […]
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 me chills when I recognize that a particular ritual we are performing is described in the Hebrew Bible. For example, if our ancient Jewish ancestors were to see our celebration of Purim, they may […]
Finding Inspiration in Passover: Resistance in the Face of War in Ukraine
More than a year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, resulting in a dire humanitarian crisis, displacement of millions of people, and tens-of-thousands of deaths. This war has left a lasting toll from the violence and destruction brought upon by Putin. Shmuel Ha-Naggid, a Jewish statesman, poet, and military leader from 11th century once wrote […]
