Community Engagement Archives - Page 3 of 30 - Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA

TBE’s Madrahim Student Leaders

Meet our Madrahim! These role models assist the teachers in the classroom while maintaining their own connection with our TBE community.

The Story of Book Club

by Helene Kress | March 14, 2023

Helene Kress writes about the TBE Book Club, a group that discusses books with a Jewish connection. The club reads a range of fiction and non-fiction books, including works by Jewish and Israeli writers, chosen by consensus of its members. While the club has been meeting virtually on Zoom, members from anywhere can join and participate in the discussions.

Reflections: Jacob “Spike” Kraus

TBE interviewed Jacob Spike Kraus, a Jewish musician and song-leader, who recently visited Temple Beth Elohim in January for weekend of musical programming. In his interview with TBE, he talks… Read More

Sharim Singers attend Naturalization Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Welcome New Citizens with Song

by Peter and Barbara Marx | February 7, 2023

Peter and Barbra Marx reminisce on their time singing for new citizens at Faneuil Hall.

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint: Lawn Conversion and More

by Jay Prosnitz | January 2, 2023

We removed monoculture turf grass, which provides little food or habitat to wildlife, and replaced it with small shrubs, perennials, and flowering plants. Our lawn is a biodiverse garden.

Place Matters: Campaign for Increasing Affordable Homes

by Sheri Kassirer | December 26, 2022

For more than a decade, TBE has been actively engaged with the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO), a vibrant multi-faith coalition of 62 institutions fighting for social and racial justice.

TBE’s Community Voice