Passover: What’s On Your Plate?
TBE asked Rabbinic Intern Ryan Leszner to describe the items on a traditional seder plate, and how they come together to symbolize the Passover story. Read his interpretation below!
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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 about his love for Jewish music and everyday Judaism, as well as the importance of staying involved and engaged in the Jewish community. And of… Read More
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Purim: Sweet Connections
Rabbi Vanessa Harper discusses the history of Purim and hamantaschen! She also shares her family recipe.
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Remembering Rosh Hashanah
We brought TBE services to my mom and other residents and staff, representing many religions and backgrounds. We had a huge screen with plenty of volume, viewable by all.
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Two Faiths, One Partnership
Bringing our congregations together, we found that the true catalyst that ushered in the spiritual or religious experience was the common heart.
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Standing Up for Israel’s DemocracyAt this crucial time, another way to make our voices, values and support heard in Israel is to build greater connection with our Reform Movement in Israel and its efforts to promote our shared democratic and Jewish values. We want to exercise our Peoplehood with Jews in Israel and the diaspora without diminishing our love for Israel as a Jewish homeland while still objecting to actions of the Israeli government that place the Zionist dream at risk.Read the full post
