Worship Schedule
Shabbat Worship
Friday, November 8th
7:00 pm - Leadership Shabbat
Saturday, November 9th
9:00 am - Tot Shabbat
11:00 am Shabbat Morning Worship |
Chanukah Begins
Wednesday Nov 27th!
Click Here for all Events & Programs to celebrate Chanukah. |
Temple Beth El
Religious School
Teaching Opportunity! - Judaica teacher to work with Tikvah Charlotte on Sunday mornings from 10-12. This person will help plan lessons for a variety of learning styles. Teaching style should be flexible and creative as hands on activities work best. Candidate should be able to help with simple Hebrew. iPads are available for student use for research or for playing games that are beneficial for learning. For more information or to apply, Click Here.
Sterling Elementary School Needs our Help...
During the month of October, our school will be collecting snacks for the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes at Sterling Elementary, our partner school. Sterling is a low income area school and Temple Beth El has committed to helping in many different ways. There are volunteer and collection opportunities.
Please Click Here for more information.
Please register your Harris Teeter VIC card NOW! TBERS #3611. 3611 - 3611 - 3611 |
Parents are welcome to join us on Monday, November 18th or Wednesday, November 20th for two exciting camp presentations.
5:30-6:16 PM in the Blumenthal Sanctuary.
Representatives from Camp Coleman and from 6-Points Sports Academy will join us at 5:30 pm to talk about their camps and the opportunities they offer Jewish youth. Both camps are in high demand and slots fill quickly. Join us and see what all the excitement is about.
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Gelt 'n Gatsby 8-12th grade Chanukah Party
Saturday, November 9th: 4:30-7:30
Cost:$10. RSVP by phone only by Wednesday, 11/6 - call 704-749-3070.
This year, visit the Gift Shop for your Chanukah shopping! Fill out a wish list, or mention Temple Beth El Youth, and 10% of your sale will go towards our Youth fundraiser! |
College Connection
Temple Beth El college students are invited to stay in touch with all of your friends at TBE by joining Temple Beth El College Connection!
Registration is free, and perks include holiday gifts sent straight to your house!
PARENTS - Please email Dara Gever, Director of Youth Engagement, Here your student's full name, home address in Charlotte and the current student status... freshman - senior.
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Inclusion Shabbat
Friday Nov. 15th at 7:00 PM
Temple Beth El's LGBT advocacy group, the Keshet Comittee, is sponsoring this event to strengthen the bonds between our diverse community members. Krista Tillman, a leader in our community will address the congregation. Click HERE for more information.
Inclusion Shabbat Workshop
Saturday, November 16th - 9-10:30 AM
Marcia Rogers, will address issues of transgender education and inclusion and will share her personal story entitled: "Being T(rans) Or the World of Tall Women and Short Men." Click HERE for more information. |
YOUR MEMBERSHIP PHOTO DIRECTORY
IS HERE!
If you have not yet picked up your directory, yours is waiting at the reception desk at Temple. Stop By!
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Our Condolences
Ilene Brodsky Garcia, sister-in-law of Joe Machicote, died October 28, 2013. The funeral will be held in New York on October 31.
Jack Schiss, father of Jodi Bloom, died on November 2, 2013. The funeral took place in New York on Monday, November 4, 2013. There will be a shiva minyan at the home of Jodi and David Bloom this evening, (Tuesday, November 5, 2013) at 7:30 pm.
(Address: 1005 Forbishire Drive, Matthews, NC 28104) |
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Leadership Shabbat
Join us as we honor our Leadership - Past, Present and Future
We are honored to have Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union of Reform Judaism, join us for this special Shabbat worship.
On Friday, November 8th at 7pm, our year-long birthday celebration culminates with a Shabbat to celebrate Temple Beth El's Leadership- past, present and future. The sermon will be given by our honored guest- Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Read about Rabbi Jacobs by clicking here.
Rabbi Jacobs will present the sermon entitled, "Reimagining Jewish Life - Reform Judaism at a Crossroads." Congregants will participate in the service, our teen band and teen vocal ensemble will enhance the service, and we'll honor Past Presidents, Farber Leadership Program alumni and current participants, and our Youth leadership.
The worship service will be followed by a festive Oneg honoring our past leadership |
Kristallnacht Conversations
Improve the Future, Remember the Past
Saturday, November 9, 5:00 PM at Temple Beth El in the Larry & Dale Polsky Beit Midrash.
Join Dr. Susan Cernyk-Spatz and Rabbi Jonathan for intriguing discussions of the history of this day on the Jewish calendar, the Night of Broken Glass, and the ways in which we can use this memory to transform the present and future for the better.
BYO Wine or Beverage. $5 per person for cheese and hors d'oeuvres. |
Temple Programs & Classes
First Thursday Social
November 7th at Hickory Tavery - Ballantyne. Join us for Burgers & Brew and Redskin-Viking game.
Inside Scoop on Panthers, Bobcats and Knights by Sports Columnist, Scott Fowler Nov 10th at TBE at 10am - Breakfast served by Brotherhood - $10 RSVP Here.
 Temple Beth El University
The Coen Brothers - Do they make Jewish movies?
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20
7:00 - 9:00 PM
November 6: A Serious Man and the Book of Job
November 13: The Big Lebowski and Jewish comedy
November 20: The two True Grits - Jewish stories of redemption?
Details Here
TBE Member Discounted Price: $36; Regular Price: $52. Financial assistance and scholarships are always available.
South Park Talmud
Wednesday, November 13, Noon - 1:15 PM at Leroy Fox, 705 S. Sharon Amity Rd.
Uptown Talmud
Wednesday, November 20, Noon - 1:15 PM at the Bechtler Museum Café, 420 S. Tryon St.
Hanukah Helper Class
Monday, Nov. 18th - 7 - 8:30 PM at Temple Beth El
Join us to learn or to refresh your Chanukah skills! All are welcome, Jewish or Not! Free!
RSVP: 704-749-3070 or Here.
Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Anshei Mitzvah is an opportunity for those adults who have never had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah to participate in group study that will culminate in being called to the Torah. Classes will be taught by the clergy, Susan Jacobs, and master teacher, Barbara Feld.
The Anshei Mitzvah program will begin with learning to read Hebrew and continue with Torah and liturgy study that culminates with individual Torah assignments. Upon completion of the curriculum, participants will be called to Torah to celebrate with the congregation. If you are interested in beginning this meaningful journey, please contact Susan Jacobs Here. For more information on the Hebrew Classes and the Anshei Mitzvah dates, Click Here.
Learn to Read Hebrew
Night Class...Classes begin
December 4th
Morning Class...Classes begin December 5th
Learning to read Hebrew is a great way to become more connected to services and prayers. Temple Beth El is offering a thorough beginning Hebrew class that will give you the opportunity to learn to decode and read Hebrew. Members and non-members are welcome. The class fee includes all materials. Classes will meet on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:00 pm or Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the Bernstein Education building on the third floor. You can register at 704-749-3070.
Class Fee: $100 Members $125 Non-members
Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session.
Minimum of 6 students required
Click Here for dates of classes
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S.P.I.C.E. (special programs of interest and concern to elders)
Monday, November 18 - at Temple Beth El
11:00 am - Suly Chenkin, Holocaust survivor
12:00 pm - Israeli lunch-falafel, Israeli salads, dessert
12:30 pm - Rabbi Schindler - "Women of the Wall." RSVP required by Thursday, November 14 - call 704-366-1948. |
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