• Temple Beth El welcomes all who wish to participate in Jewish life–singles, couples and families in all their forms. Ours is a congenial and enriching community that respects diversity and embraces the opportunity to share common interests, whether spiritual, social, religious or intellectual.
• Caring and gifted Clergy that share in our joys, inspire us through their words and deeds, and offer comfort and assistance in times of trouble and sadness.
• Vibrant religious school program emphasizing experiential learning and family education, and a wide array of youth-led programming.
• Beginning Years Early Childhood Center–a warm and stimulating environment, a nurturing staff, and a curriculum filled with child-centered and developmentally appropriate activities that are safe, fun and friendly.
• Family oriented worship including monthly Friday night Tot Shabbat and family Shabbat worship services and monthly Saturday morning Shabbat service for developmentally disabled members of our community.
• Deeply meaningful High Holy Day services filled with reflection, prayer, celebration and community. Plus holiday and festival celebrations for children and adults–Chanukah, Purim, Passover, and don’t forget Shabbat!
• Adult programming that ranges from an annual Scholar-In-Residence program featuring prominent figures in the Jewish spiritual, intellectual and political arenas to regularly scheduled simulcast 92nd Street Y lectures. Plus Mah-Jongg, yoga, cooking, parenting discussions and other programs that build connections and community. Many programs are conveniently held during nursery and religious school hours.
• Deep core commitment to tikkun olam, social action and social justice, including social advocacy, community organizing and helping those in need through gemilut chasadim, acts of loving kindness.
• Bright and airy Social/Catering Hall–among the largest in Westchester County–with related facilities for life cycle and other celebrations, including Bridal Suite and state-of-the-art catering kitchen, now available for rental.
• Connections with our friends and neighbors in the broader community through Interfaith initiatives such as our Martin Luther King services and Joint Heritage Seder with the Antioch Baptist Church; joint programs with the Upper Westchester Muslim Society; participation in Interfaith Thanksgiving celebrations; and community service activities.
