Temple Topics Newsletter
Temple Topics Newsletter
Our Temple Topics newsletter is published every two months. Please submit articles to templetopics@bethelwh.org
Please send other Beth El Temple questions, life cycle announcements, email updates, etc., to info@bethelwh.org
Temple Topics - March-April 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online
Temple Topics - January-February 2025: click here for a printable version or click here to read it online
Temple Topics - November-December 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - High Holidays 5785/September/October 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - July/August 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - May/June 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - March/April 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - January/February 2024: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - November/December 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - September/October 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - High Holidays 5784: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - July/August 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - May/June 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - March/April 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - January/February 2023: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - November/December 2022: click here for a printable version or click here to read online
Temple Topics - September/October 2022 (includes High Holiday information)
Temple Topics - July/August 2022
Temple Topics - May/June 2022
Temple Topics - March/April 2022
Temple Topics - January/February 2022
Temple Topics - November/December
Temple Topics - September/October
Temple Topics - High Holidays 5782
Temple Topics - July/August 2021
Temple Topics - May/June 2021
Temple Topics - March/April 2021
Temple Topics - January/February 2021
Temple Topics - November/December 2020
Temple Topics - September/October 2020 (includes High Holiday information)
Temple Topics - July/August 2020
Temple Topics - May/June 2020
Temple Topics - March/April 2020
Temple Topics - January/February 2020
Temple Topics - November/December 2019
Temple Topics - September/October 2019 (includes High Holiday information)
Temple Topics - July/August 2019
Temple Topics - May/June 2019
Temple Topics - March/April 2019
Temple Topics - January/February 2019
Temple Topics - November/December 2018
Temple Topics - September/October 2018
Temple Topics - High Holiday Edition 2018
Temple Topics - July/August 2018
Temple Topics - May/June 2018
Temple Topics - March/April 2018
Temple Topics - January/February 2018
Temple Topics - November/December 2017
Temple Topics - September/October 2017
Temple Topics - July/August 2017
Temple Topics - May/June 2017
Temple Topics - March/April 2017
Temple Topics - January/February 2017
Temple Topics - November/December 2016
Temple Topics - September/October 2016
Temple Topics - July/August 2016
Temple Topics - May/June 2016
Temple Topics - April 2016
Temple Topics - March 2016
Temple Topics - February 2016
Temple Topics - January 2016
Temple Topics - December 2015
Temple Topics - November 2015
Temple Topics - October 2015
Temple Topics - September 2015
Temple Topics - August 2015
Temple Topics - June/July 2015
Temple Topics - May 2015
Temple Topics - April 2015
Temple Topics - March 2015
Temple Topics - February 2015
Temple Topics - January 2015
Thu, May 1 2025
3 Iyyar 5785
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, May 1st 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Bat Mitzvah of Michalina Federman
Shabbat, May 3rd 4:30p to 5:30p
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Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, May 7th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 8 , 2025Conversation About Sisterhood and Mental Health with Betsy Lerner, Author of Shred Sisters
Thursday, May 8th 6:00p to 8:00p
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Women's Network has invited author Betsy Lerner to discuss her debut novel, Shred Sisters. This intimate and bittersweet story explores the fierce complexities of a suburban Connecticut Jewish family, mental health, and a hard-won path between two sisters. Published in October of 2024, it has been nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award and has garnered many other accolades, including New York Times Notable Book of the Year, New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice and Best Book of the Year So Far, and Good Housekeeping October Book Club Pick. Ms. Lerner was already well-known for her earlier memoirs, Food and Loathing and The Bridge Ladies. We will also hear from the CEO of Jewish Family Services for further insights about their mental health services. A light supper will be served. This event is co-sponsored by Women's Network and The Emanuel Synagogue's Membership and Engagement Committee. We hope that you can join us for this great community-wide conversation and great company!
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025Introduction to Mussar: a Mini-Course with Rabbi Jim Rosen
Thursday, May 1st 2:00p to 3:00p
The Mussar movement is a little-known gem that emphasizes the ethical aspects of Judaism. This Jewish experience was largely destroyed by the Nazis, but today it is enjoying a renaissance as many have discovered that its ideas and techniques provide meaningful pathways in life. Please join Rabbi Rosen to learn more about this spiritual practice and dive into the Jewish world of character building, personal ethics, and communal responsibility. Click in to register! -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 7:15p to 9:00p
Join us for a community Shabbat dinner in celebration of Israel and Yom Ha'atzmaut! Click in to register! -
Saturday ,
MayMay 3 , 2025Bat Mitzvah of Michalina Federman
Shabbat, May 3rd 4:30p to 5:30p
-
Wednesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2025Studying Dirshuni with Rabbi Rachel Zerin
Wednesday, May 7th 6:00p to 7:15p
Join Rabbi Rachel Zerin and Women's Network as we explore both timely and timeless topics through the lens of "Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash", a book which weaves together ancient Jewish texts and contemporary women's voices. All are welcome, whether it is your first time or you are a regular. All you need is an interest in learning! Snacks will be provided. Note: Evening minyan begins at 5:30 pm (and please join us if you can!). Class will begin at approximately 6:00pm.
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