Worship
Friday, August 23rd
5:30 pm - Preneg
6:15 pm - Summer Shabbat Service
Babysitting is available in the Melasky Nursery during services.
Saturday, August 24th
9:30 am - Tanach Study
11:00 am - Shabbat Morning Worship and B'nei Mitzvah of Ayden Cohen and Brandon Klein. Mazel Tov Ayden & Brandon!
Click Here to read about our B'nei Mitzvah students and send congratulations to their families. |
"This is our
Season of Change"
Selichot
Saturday August 31st
8:30 pm - Program
9:30 pm - Desserts
10:00 pm - Service at
Temple Beth El
On Saturday night, August 31st, 2013 at 8:30 pm we will begin the process of deep self-reflection as Temple Beth El and Temple Israel come together to observe Selichot, an evening that represents the beginning of our formal journey into the High Holidays. The evening will begin with an engaging discussion entitled "This is our Season of Change" through which we will explore our personal Jewish goals for 5774. At 9:30, pm we will have dessert reception moving into our 10:00 pm Selichot services lifted by the inspirational music of the combined Temple Israel and Temple Beth El choirs led by our gift Cantors Bernard and Roochvarg. |
Read our Clergy Blog Here |
Religious School
Religious School will begin September 22nd. Class assignment letters will be sent out September 10th. Classes are filling. Please turn in your registration if you have not done so.
In order to register for religious school, you must complete all school registration forms as well as all Sacred Gift Pledge forms. Questions? Call 704-749-3046 to contact the Religious School office. |
Condolences
Christine Taylor, sister of Beverly Tirsun, died on August 17, 2013. A memorial service was held Monday, August 19, 2013. |
Join Temple Beth El to Help Lead an International Mission to Celebrate Women of the Wall's 25th Anniversary and to Promote Pluralism in Israel
For 25 years, a group called Women of the Wall have been praying at the Western Wall on Rosh Chodesh (at the start of each new Hebrew month) and fighting for things we take for granted such as having women lead prayer services, read from Torah and wear a tallit. Join Rabbi Schindler on an international mission from October 30 th to November 7 th. Registration forms are now due . For more information Click Here.
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Order Your Lulav & Etrog for Sukkot
Chag Sameach! Sukkot begins on the evening of Wednesday, September 18th.
Temple Beth El is ordering lulav and etrog sets for $42. The sets will be shipped directly to the temple. If you would like to purchase a set for your home, contact Sue Hummel by email Here or call 704-749-3054. You may pay by credit card over the phone or by mailing a check to Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Orders must be received by Monday, September 9th. Please include your phone number and email address with your order so we can let you know when the sets arrive. |
Annual Wildacres Retreat 2013
Mark your Calendars
Friday, Aug. 30th - Monday, Sept 2nd
Usher in the New Year, 5774, in a different way this year! Amid the majesty of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the perfect place for introspection, community and learning, participants will explore this year's theme, Re-New, Re-Jew: New Views of Jews. Through traditional text study as well as innovative and creative workshops, participants will explore such questions as "Who is a Jew? Where Does God Fit In or Not Fit Into Our Lives? and How Do We Define a Jewish Family in Today's Society? "
Register by calling Sue Hummel at 704-749-3054. For registration form, Click Here.
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Upcoming Events
New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner!
New Members for 2 or less years are invited to join us Fri., Aug. 23rd at 7:30 pm immediately following Summer Shabbat Services. Please bring a Side Dish or a Dessert. Bring Wine if you'd like. Temple will provide the rest! Children welcome! Please RSVP by 8/21 to: 704-749-3070.
Uptown Talmud
Friday, August 23rd at Noon
Bechtler Museum Cafe
Save the date and read the book!
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided By Politics and Religion
by Jonathan Haidt
A Clergy Book Club Sunday, August 25, 4:00pm @ Temple Beth El
New thinking about getting along with each other even when we seem so divided. Read the book or just come and discuss.
$5 per person for hors d'oeuvres
BYO Discussion Inducing Beverage
Please RSVP to the Temple RSVP line: 704-749-3070.
Click Here for information on upcoming learning experiences.
Chailytes Happy Hour
Join Chailytes (the TBE social group for members in their 40's and 50's) on Wednesday, August 28th at Dressler's Restaurant from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Details Here. |
Temple Beth El seeks an intelligent, conscientious, motivated individual to work with staff, clergy and a volunteer communications committee to develop and implement relevant and effective communications strategies. The ideal candidate will be a creative, high energy team player with excellent computer and graphic design skills.
This is initially a part-time hourly position (maximum 15-20 hours per week).
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for managing the day-to-day communications of the synagogue via email, print newsletters, website, press releases, social media and other communication channels. Emphasis will be placed on building effective communications and reaching target groups as identified in our recently completed strategic plan.
Please email resume and salary requirements Here.
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