Temple Beth El’s mission is to inspire our congregants’ Jewish engagement and to ensure a vibrant Jewish future by nurturing the next generation. We share a commitment to Reform Judaism and furthering individual and communal spiritual growth, while recognizing a range of personal philosophies, practices and needs.
Temple Beth El constantly renews itself by embracing these eternal values:
·Worship, Avodah
At home and in our synagogue, worship and prayer offer connection to God. Jewish ritual, a source of spiritual uplift for individuals and for the congregation as a whole, sanctifies life’s joys and comforts us during life’s sorrows.
·Torah Study, Talmud Torah
Torah is the foundation of our tradition, and its teachings provide content and context for all that we do as individuals and as a congregation. Through study of our sacred texts, we discover how to fashion lives of Jewish meaning in an ever-changing world. We value formal and informal lifelong learning, at home and in our synagogue.
·Social Justice, Tzedek
Our congregation pursues social justice, striving toward tikkun olam, repair of the world, through deeds of righteousness and loving-kindness. We provide opportunities for our members to act on our Jewish values, inspiring engagement in social action and social advocacy.
·Community, Kehilah
We strive always to be a warm, welcoming, inclusive and responsive community, offering comfort, joy, friendship and support to our members. Equally important is our strong commitment to the larger community, both Jewish and non-Jewish, locally, nationally, around the world, and in Israel, linked to us through history and faith.
Temple Beth El welcomes all in the community to attend services, programs and events throughout the year. Family oriented Tot Shabbat and family Shabbat worship services are held on the first Friday of every month. Adult programming that ranges from seminars featuring prominent figures in the Jewish spiritual, intellectual and political arenas to regularly scheduled simulcast 92nd Street Y lectures. Plus mah jong, yoga, cooking, parenting discussions and other programs that build connections and community.
Special Plans for this spring include Mitzvah Day (a day of giving) and a Women’s Seder.
Enrollment in our nursery school, Beginning Years, is now open for the 2013-2014 year.
Beth El Babies, a mommy & me program, has open enrollment now for the winter & spring.
For more information please visit our website: www.bethelnw.org
