Serving God. Rejoicing Together!
Join us September 14 (14 Elul) at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate the installation of Rabbi Alexander Davis as the Senior Rabbi of Beth El with a special welcome to new Assistant Rabbi Avi Olitzky. Dessert reception will follow in the Gruman Social Hall. Click here to download a registration form.
It's that SWEET time of year!
Women's League is once again selling honey. Get your orders in soon to have your gift delivered by Rosh Hashanah. Click here to download an order form.
First Prayerbook Hebrew Class Set for Sept. 4
Would you like to: Improve your Hebrew reading and gain a deeper understanding of the prayers in our siddur? Increase your Hebrew vocabulary? Learn or review basic grammar that is applicable to biblical and conversational Hebrew? We've got the class for you! Please join us Thursday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. for the first of a series of helpful classes to help YOU improve your Hebrew. Reserve your spot by contacting Chris Brand at 612.790.5596 or email brand0821@comcast.net.
"Keep In Touch" Lihyot B'kesher Gears up for a New Year
The Lihyot B'kesher Committee will have it's first and only meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 16
at 7:00 p.m., in room 108 of Beth El Synagogue. We invite you to attend and help us plan for a great year.
For more information, contact Bonnie Stein @ 612-991-2553 or Marlee Kaminsky @ 952-449-9410. Click here to
register your child for services provided by Lihyot B'kesher.
Gift Shop to Re-Open Sept. 7
The Gift Shop will reopen Sunday September 7 at 9:30. We have loads of new merchandise. During the month of September, all apple and honey dishes are 10% off. You can find a great selection of hostess gifts, all for $30 and under. Stop by the Beth El Women's League Gift Shop for all your holiday needs.
Summer Darshan Schedule
Join us throughout the Summer as Beth El congregants share their
insights on the Torah. Speakers through July include:
September 6: Oren Gross
SAVE THE DATES: Beth El Women's Retreat - Saturday, Nov. 8 through Sunday Nov. 9
Join us at Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska, MN for food, fun, prayer and tzedakah, along with a great book review/discussion of Eat Pray, Love! Registration is required by October 24th. Click here to download a form.
Current Events & Reminders
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Yamim Noraim Downloads
Don't have your packet or not a Beth El member and want to attend Yamim Noraim (High Holy Day) services here? Download and print materials from our Yamim Noraim packet here.
» Ticket Request Form
» Yizkor Book Form
» Lulav & Etrog Order Form
» Schedule & Information Booklet
» Opportunities for Involvement
» Gemilat Hesed Opportunities
» Childcare Form (or Register Online!)
Pay Tribute to a Special Person
Send a birthday wish, honor a lost loved one, wish a "Mazal Tov!" or a speedy recovery. It's easy!
2008 Annual Report
This year's annual meeting was attended by over 150 people. The evening boasted fabulous food by our new in-house catering, Spirit of Asia, exciting updates from affiliates and committees, special honors and even some unexpected antics! Click here to view the full Annual Report.
L'dor Vador Capital Campaign Update
The campaign is addressing five key areas to upgrade, expand, and modernizing our facilities:
- Education
- Meeting, Gathering, and Accessibility
- Professional and Administrative
- Infrastructure of Beth El
- Fiscal Health of the Congregation
Watch for future updates in these areas. If you have an interest to be involved please contact, Gil Mann; Wendy Lovell-Smith; Tom Sanders; or Linda Goldberg.
Beth El's Strategic Plan
After nearly two years of planning and gathering input from staff, congregational focus groups and surveys, the Board of Directors adopted a new strategic plan to guide Beth El for the next 5 years. To see this exciting vision for our future, view the PDF below.
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