We stand with Israel in this war of self defense, and will do all we can to lend support, strength, the prayers of our congregation to our friends, relatives and Kol Yisrael. Read More →
November 13, 2023 This morning, members of the congregation received a status update via email on the progress of TBE’s rabbinic search. To view the email from Search Committee Cochairs Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz and Lisa Manheim, and TBE President Scott Krowitz, click here. Read More →
October 15, 2023 The TBE search committee has filed its application for a new senior rabbi to the Rabbinical Assembly’s Career Center, which oversees the placement process for RA members and assists congregations that are searching for rabbis. Read More →
It’s time to order your lulav and etrog, complete with willows and myrtles. Jewish unity is one of the central themes of Sukkot, and these four types of vegetation (arbah minim) symbolize four types of Jews, with differing levels of Torah knowledge and observance. Bringing... Read More →
Temple Beth El has announced TeeBeEs, an initiative in which families with children ages five or younger can come together, get to know each other, and share uniquely Jewish experiences. The program is open to families regardless of synagogue affiliation. Some of the TBE TeeBeEs... Read More →
As we again gather together at TBE for High Holy Days services, we also continue our tradition of collecting food to help our neighbors who are struggling with food insecurity. For more information on how you can contribute to this year’s drive and do your part as a... Read More →
June 1, 2023 TBE will begin a series of facilitated focus groups in which congregants will be able to express their thoughts and opinions in an open forum regarding the search for a new rabbi. Together with the two recently conducted congregational surveys, the input will be used... Read More →
April 30, 2023 With over 200 congregants attending, TBE President Scott Krowitz and Rabbinic Search Committee cochairs Devra Jaff-Berkowitz and Lisa Manheim presented an overview of the rabbinic search process and the various committees (and their responsibilities) that will be... Read More →
Sunday, April 16, 2023 The search for our next rabbi, who will succeed Rabbi Hammerman when he assumes emeritus status on July 1, 2024, has officially begun. In a letter to the congregation, TBE President Scott Krowitz announced the members of the Rabbi Search Committee. They... Read More →
Join Rabbi Hammerman for 10 sessions beginning March 2 and gain a better understanding of Judaism. The course is free on Zoom, but registration is required. Read More →