Welcome to Temple Beth El, a Jewish synagogue dedicated in 1969 and affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. We are the heart of Jewish life in Santa Maria, Calif. We worship on Shabbat using the traditional prayers of our Jewish heritage in the comfortable environment of our synagogue's sanctuary. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. every Friday.
- Our services are led by visiting and student rabbis and qualified lay leaders.
- We welcome interfaith families.
- We offer regular education programs and Saturday morning Torah studies.
Join our Temple Beth El Community
Perform the mitzvah of attending services and being part of a minyan. Help your Jewish community to say Kaddish, read from one of our three Torahs, and keep our Jewish traditions alive each week.
For the President's Column and goings-on at TBE, please click here.
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Save the date:
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Spring Membership Meeting, Sunday, May 20, 1 p.m.
This is your semi-annual opportunity to lodge complaints, make suggestions and ask questions of your Board of Directors.
We'll also be voting on nominations for the 2012-13 Board.
Your vote counts and the temple needs your input so please attend.
'Find a Ride' to TBE services
If you or a friend needs a ride to and from Friday night Shabbat services, we can help arrange it. Call Tom Geiger at 925-0398. _______________________________________________________________________________________
Dinner Out with Sisterhood
Sisterhood holds its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, May 22, at New Ocean Chinese Restaurant at 6 p.m. The restaurant is next to Rite-Aid in the Town Center West Mall, off Cook Street. Call Marsha to RSVP: 929-6301.
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Chabad rabbi to speak on Kabbalah at TBE
At 7 p.m., Monday, May 21, Rabbi Chaim Hilel of Chabad SLO will give an introductory presentation on the ancient Jewish tradition of Kabbalah. Because of its esoteric and mystical nature, kabbalah has been interpreted many ways over the centuries. Rabbi Hilel will present his interpretation to provide a basic understanding for anyone with even a passing interest in Jewish mysticism. There is no charge and the public is welcome.
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For a complete list of meetings/events, click on the "Calendar" tab at the top of this page.
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TBE Library Open Hours--Volunteers Needed
Our newly refurbished library will be open on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting Feb 8, and Gary Epstein has volunteered to supervise the library on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. For security reasons, we need male volunteers for the first, third and fourth Wednesday evenings. Please contact Anita Friedman 736-2722, anita@youngreport.com or Gary Epstein, 929-6301, gepstein@calpoly.edu to volunteer or if you have books to donate.
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Temple Beth El's Religious School has openings for students in grades
K-4th. The school meets from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays through June 9
and will cover such subjects as holiday celebrations, prayers, customs
and Hebrew.
For information about enrollment and fees, call Suzanne Levy at 934-0477.
The temple is at 1501 E. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93458.
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