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Beth El Temple

When we first examined the list of 10 principles, we were thrilled to realize these are principles that are part of every day life at Beth El Temple. From our commitment to Mother's Circle and other interfaith programs, our dedication to teaching all kinds of people, wherever they are, and our efforts to be warm & welcoming, we are a Big Tent synagogue. We eat together every Shabbat - our Taste of Shabbat lunches are great ways for people to meet, as are our new Connections & Conversations gatherings at people's homes, where we bring members and non-members together in non-threatening environments to connect, study, and build bridges. As part of our 2020 Vision, our board is seeking to anticipate the Jewish community of the future and to make our synagogue a viable community for Jews and their family members down the road.

Programs We Offer to Open Our Tent

  • Parents of Intermarried > "Grandparents Circle"
  • "Stepping Stones"
  • "Synaplex"
  • "The Mothers Circle"
  • Adult Education
  • Beginner Hebrew Classes
  • Disabled/Special Needs
  • Financial Needs/Incentives (offered without requiring newcomers to ask first)
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT)
  • Holiday How-To Workshops
  • Interfaith Couples Group/Counseling/Events
  • Introduction to Judaism/"Derekh Torah"
  • Beginner Hebrew Classes > Learners Shabbat
  • Mentor Programs
  • Parents of Intermarried
  • PJ Library
  • Preparation for Conversion/Post-Conversion
  • Financial Needs/Incentives (offered without requiring newcomers to ask first) > Publicly-Advertised Membership Discounts
  • Single Parents
  • Young Adults

Affiliation

Conservative 		Beth El Temple

Contact Person
Rabbi Ilana Garber
igarber@bethelwh.org