Temple Beth Elohim

About

Temple Beth Elohim is a welcoming, caring, sacred, learning, visionary Reform Jewish community of over 1000 families from more than 30 cities and towns in the metrowest suburbs of Boston.

Story

Temple Beth Elohim is a warm and inclusive Reform congregation, dedicated to creating a sacred community engaged in joyous, participatory and meaningful prayer, lifelong Jewish learning, excellence and innovation in education, and dedicated social activism.

We are committed to realizing the idea of our synagogue as a sacred home driven by Jewish values.

We are steadfast in our efforts to cultivate an open and caring atmosphere in which all members are actively involved in the life of the congregation, the State of Israel, and the local, national and international Jewish communities, building bridges of understanding with other faith communities through communication, study, and a respectful exchange of thoughts and ideas.

Mission

We honor and value the uniqueness of every Jewish journey and try to provide many points of entry and opportunities for connection. Torah (learning) Avodah (prayer) and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness) remain our most precious gateways to spiritual sustenance.

We dream of a warm, caring and inclusive community dedicated to nurturing a vibrant spiritual Jewish life. We strive to use our unique gifts and offerings to help develop our synagogue community as a place of discovery and meaning. An environment where you are surrounded by blessing and you are never alone.

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**WELCOMING**

We welcome all who wish to celebrate Jewish life: families, 20s & 30s, singles and couples, interfaith couples, GLBT Jews, and Jews by choice no matter where they are in their Jewish journey.

**CARING**

Through action, learning and reflection we provide opportunities for all members to participate in a wide range of activities.

TBE is committed to strengthening our communities and making a lasting difference in the world through direct service, developing partnerships in the community and organizing to create systemic and institutional change.

Our Caring Community provides nationally recognized programs that integrate acts of loving kindness into the lives of our congregants in times of transition, joy and sorrow.

**SACRED**

Participatory worship at TBE is meaningful, inspiring, musical and accessible to all.

Shabbat is observed with a Friday evening service, Saturday morning minyan or main morning service usually led by a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.

TBE shares in life's journey: baby namings, b'nei mitzvahs, weddings, funerals and the many sacred moments in between.

**LEARNING**

TBE has learning programs for all ages, pre-school, K-12 and a vibrant adult education program.

Our synagogue has the largest supplementary religious school in New England and ranks among the leaders in the nation.

Vibrant post B'nei Mitzvah programs engage over 150 teens.

We offer adult programs for varied interests, such as Torah study, Hebrew, Israeli film club, adult B'nei Mitzvah, book clubs, yoga, parenting, grandparenting and interfaith discussions.

**VISIONARY**

TBE's culture reflects our continual need for inspiration, relevance and meaning which propels us to innovate while maintaining the traditions of our past.

Our new home, built in 2010 and designed to foster community in every interaction, combines sacredness and understated awe with intimacy and connection to our community, nature, our ancient traditions and Israel.

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For more information about:

MEMBERSHIP
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CLERGY
Rabbi Joel L. Sisenwine | [email protected]
Cantor Jodi L. Sufrin | [email protected]
Rabbi Rachel Saphire | [email protected]

LEARNING
Alison Kur, Executive Director of Jewish Living
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Nancy Ostroff, Gan Elohim Preschool
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Dr. Judy Avnery, Limud (K-5) and BM3T (6-7)
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Laura Hyman, Havayah (8-12) and Havayah (3-5 alternative program)
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Brett Lubarsky, Youth Programs
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TBE Youth Programs
Web: http://tbeyouth.org
Facebook: http://facebook.com/tbeyouth
Twitter: @TBEYouth