Welcome!

We want to build a community based on inclusiveness, where everyone is welcome regardless of age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, Jew-by-choice, or Jew-by-birth. When Temple Beth El was founded in 1947, its members dedicated themselves to the creation of a home for living Judaism – a place where newcomers feel welcome, where Jewish ideals are made real, and where education is the key that unlocks the door to a lifetime of Jewish fulfillment and commitment. We are proud of this tradition and hope that your association with us will be spiritually and emotionally satisfying.

Welcome!

We want to build a community based on inclusiveness, where everyone is welcome regardless of age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, Jew-by-choice, or Jew-by-birth. When Temple Beth El was founded in 1947, its members dedicated themselves to the creation of a home for living Judaism – a place where newcomers feel welcome, where Jewish ideals are made real, and where education is the key that unlocks the door to a lifetime of Jewish fulfillment and commitment. We are proud of this tradition and hope that your association with us will be spiritually and emotionally satisfying.

Link for all TBE events and classes available on Zoom

The High Holy Days are right around the corner.  Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to attend in person or on Zoom.  A full schedule is available here.

 

At Temple Beth El, we are always ready to celebrate!  Now you can let everybody know that you are ready to celebrate as well AND help support TBE at the same time.  WIN-WIN!  Follow this link to order your t-shirts, pullover or zip hoodies in children and adult sizes.

Come volunteer at this year’s Pastrami King!  The Kern County Fair runs September 30 thru October 1.  Temple Beth El will be joining with Congregation B’Nai Jacob to serve the world-famous Pastrami King sandwiches.  If you are interested in helping, call Avital Anders at 661-703-5668 .  If you are unable to help, at least come to the fair and have a couple of sandwiches!

The High Holy Days are right around the corner.  Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to attend in person or on Zoom.  A full schedule is available here.

 

At Temple Beth El, we are always ready to celebrate!  Now you can let everybody know that you are ready to celebrate as well AND help support TBE at the same time.  WIN-WIN!  Follow this link to order your t-shirts, pullover or zip hoodies in children and adult sizes.

Come volunteer at this year’s Pastrami King!  The Kern County Fair runs September 30 thru October 1.  Temple Beth El will be joining with Congregation B’Nai Jacob to serve the world-famous Pastrami King sandwiches.  If you are interested in helping, call Avital Anders at 661-703-5668 .  If you are unable to help, at least come to the fair and have a couple of sandwiches!

HANUKKAH 8 KRAZY KILOMETERS

Plan on having “a latke” fun at the 2023 Hanukkah 8 Krazy Kilometers!  This annual holiday run will be held on Sunday, December 10, at Panorama Vista Preserve and includes the 2K Latke Loop Fun Run.  And back by popular demand this year is our virtual event where participants can run or walk anywhere and anytime during the eight days of Hanukkah!

Go to www.8krazykilometers.org to learn more about the race and to register.  Sponsorship opportunities are available!

NO GELT, NO GLORY!

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Shaping the Future

Shaping the Future jemerman October 3, 2023

Israel
an image of an Israeli flag and the Western Wall in Israel
While there are many days that hold great meaning for me, December 28, 2015 stands out. On that day, I arrived at the Interior Ministry in Jerusalem, signed several forms, and left gripping my blue teudat zehut (identity card). I was officially a citizen of the State of Israel.

Judgment Days

Judgment Days jemerman September 21, 2023

High Holidays
an image of a prayer book opened, two shofars and a tallit on a white wooden surface
Some label Rosh HaShanah and the period between the New Year and Yom Kippur as "Judgment Days," a time during which the trajectory of our lives for the coming year is reached.