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Cantor Ilysia Pierce Performs Sandy Sherman’s Hanukkah Song

December 12, 2020

Cantor Ilysia Pierce performs Sandy Sherman’s Hanukkah song “There’s Something About Those Candles” Cantor Ilysia Pierce from the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts has recorded Sandy Sherman’s Chanukah song “There’s Something About Those Candles.” Cantor Ilysia Pierce’s vocals are magnificent and the arrangement is powerful and moving. Her debut album will be released in […]

TBE’s Hanukkah Celebrations

December 6, 2020

Shine a Light with TBE – Join Our Hanukkah Celebrations All events on Zoom with your TBE Zoom Link and Password and Facebook Live; Shabbat will also be on YouTube Live. 1st Night: Thursday, December 10 7:00 pm Neighborhood Connections Candle Lighting Join us as we gather together to light the first Hanukkah candle. There […]

MENsch Club and the Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor Event

December 5, 2020

TBE’s MENsch Club spent an evening in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor This special program on December 4th, 2020 was called “Changing Lives… Saving Lives” and showcased the close association between Temple Beth El and the Boys & Girls Club of the LA Harbor area that has been […]

Interfaith Gathering of Thanksgiving and Hope

November 26, 2020

Temple Beth El Joined with the Interfaith Gathering of Thanksgiving and Hope At Tuesday night’s Interfaith Gathering of Thanksgiving and Hope, Rabbi Cassi asked, “What gives you hope at this challenging time?” We heard many powerful answers, including children, community, kindness, family, friends, God, and even photosynthesis. She continued, “In reflecting on some of the many […]

Artists’ Beit Midrash

October 30, 2020

Artists’ Beit Midrash You are invited to join the second cohort of the Artist Beit Midrash. Join with other members of the congregation who come together to study Jewish texts and explore how creativity adds meaning to our lives though a Jewish lens. Join together with other temple members the first Sunday of the month […]

Kail Family - Cassi, Noam, Joshua, Talia

TBE joins the PJ Library Program

October 30, 2020

Temple Beth El is proud and excited to partner with the PJ Library program to provide Jewish books each month to children and families in our community. PJ Library shares stories that celebrate Jewish values, culture and traditions and brings ideas and inspiration for families to experience together. Children from birth to 8 1/2 years […]

TBE’s Hanukkah

October 30, 2020

TBE’s Hanukkah is Coming December 10–18 Each night of Hanukkah we will be celebrating with our TBE Family. The week’s festivities will include: A Dreidel Tournament Neighborhood Connections Candle Lighting Special Cantor’s Corner featuring TBE Youth & Teen Choir Hanukkah “Havdalakah in your Pajamakas” And other great events! Stay tuned for the details…

Parashat Sh’mini Atzeret

October 9, 2020

Friday, October 9, 2020 /21 Tishrei, 5781 Parashat Sh’mini Atzeret Deut. 34:1-12, Gen. 1:1-2.3 Dear Friends, Simhat Torah is a relatively modern holiday. Unlike Sukkot, Simhat Torah isn’t mentioned in the Torah or even in Talmud. The Torah does mention a separate holiday that also begins this evening, called Shemini Atzeret. Taking place on the […]

JWT’s the Matzah Ball Diaries

October 1, 2020

Jewish Women’s Theatre, Temple Beth El, Temple Menorah, and Congregation Ner Tamid Present “the Matzah Ball Diaries” a virtual Salon Event A wonderful recipe for laughter and tears in a new theater piece will be performed virtually by the Jewish Women’s Theatre; Jewish stories about food that reveal secrets of love, nourishment, and the power […]

Parashat Nitzavim/Vayeileh

September 18, 2020

Friday, September 11, 2020 /22 Elul, 5780 Parashat Nitzavim/Vayeileh Deuteronomy 29:9–31:30 Dear Friends, This morning Elul Reflections came to an end. I’m sorry to see it go. For the past 29 days, we have listened to moving stories and recollections. We have seen phenomenal artwork and heard original music. We have received reflections on forgiveness, […]