COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Care for Our Community
“We need each other at the greatest moments of joy and the greatest sorrows of life.
That’s what we do here at Temple Beth Elohim.”
It’s a mitzvah to help and to ask for help.
Upcoming Events
Kabbalat Shabbat -Young Children’s (Yaldeinu) Shabbat
TGIS (Thank God It’s Shabbat)
T’filah Band
Havdalah & Children’s Concert with Joanie Leeds
Bereavement Outreach
Nechama
Reach out to congregants who have experienced a death in their family and offer emotional support.
Sign up as one of the volunteers for a specific month.
Contact
Carol Whitehorn
Carolyn Kohlman
Pastoral Support
Lev Echad
Call and visit with congregants who are unable to come to the synagogue so that no congregant feels forgotten or isolated. As a pastoral volunteer, you will receive training and guidance monthly by our clergy.
Contact
Cantor Sufrin
Helene Kress
Comfort the Sick
Bikur Cholim
Visit and deliver care packages on behalf of TBE to members dealing with serious illness, injury, or surgery.
Contact
Sandy Goldstein
Amy Fleming
Mental Health Initiative
Help de-stigmatize mental illness through education, advocacy, prayer, and support.
Contact
Alan Posner
Mealmakers
Bring healing with a home-cooked meal. Prepare and deliver food to a member or member’s family in need of this temporary vital support.
Contact
Sandy Goldstein
Career Connections
Help members – from college graduates to seasoned professionals – network and make professional connections as they navigate career transitions.
Contact
Joe Finer
TBE Caring Knitters
Gather to knit “healing shawls” for members who are experiencing serious illness or a challenging recovery. You can knit from home, too. New knitters welcome!
Contact
Amy Fleming
Julie Wolkoff
Welcome New Babies
Reach out to congregants to welcome their newest family member with a quick visit and special gifts.
Contact
Laura Gilman
New Grandparents
Reach out to congregants to celebrate the arrival of new
Contact
Betsy Kessler
Ask for a Visit or a Ride
If it’s hard for you to get out and you’d appreciate a visit from a TBE member, please reach out. Members of Lev Echad look forward to being in touch with a phone call or visit.
Contact
Helene Kress
Lifecycle Support
Reach out to clergy and our community for support through lifecycle transitions.
Support Groups
Take care of loved ones and yourself — ask if a group exists or can be formed. Past groups include bereavement, caring for an aging family member, parenting children with special needs, and coping with divorce.
Contact
Cantor Jodi Sufrin
Career Connections
Are you navigating a career transition or launching your career and could use some support?
Contact
Joe Finer
Mental Health Support
If you or a loved one is experiencing emotional or psychological challenges, please contact the clergy.
Download the TBE Mental Health Resource Guide
Watch Rabbi Saphire’s sermon on mental illness
Yoga
Wednesday morning yoga class promotes health, healing, and wellness. Come by and try a class for free!
Contact
Jeannie Goldstone
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