Temple Beth-El’s many social groups offer members a host of opportunities to indulge their passions with like-minded congregants, meet new people, make new friends, and strengthen our Jewish community.
Adult Choir (Kolot El) – Add your voice to Temple Beth-El’s chorale group. The adult choir, Kolot El, sings at monthly Shabbat services, during holiday services, and at special events throughout the year. The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings. Contact Cantor Wallach.
Baby Boomers – Socialize, build friendships, and rekindle relationships with your fellow Boomers. Contact Susan Goldberg.
Book Club (TBE Reads) – If you love digging in to a good book, this group is for you. Book choices are made by members on a rotating basis. The group has tackled a wide variety of topics. Contact Ami Sands Brodoff.
Brotherhood – Our members who identify as male build life-long friendships while contributing to the temple community. The Brotherhood also raises funds for the Davidson Youth Scholarship Fund. Learn more.
Crafters – Knitters, crocheters, needle pointers, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and would-be crafters who would love to learn, gather to learn, share tips, and socialize over crafting projects. Contact Debbie Blum for more.
Film Group – Engages in discussions of films of Jewish content or values. Contact Bob Krovetz to learn more.
Ladles of Love – Nothing soothes the soul like homemade soup and sweet treats. Chefs of all ages are invited into Temple Beth-El’s kitchen to whip up the soups and baked treats delivered to congregants needing extra care, in times of joy and difficulty. Don’t like to cook? Volunteers are also needed to deliver our care packages. Learn More.
Love Is Love Initiative (LILI) – This new initiative seeks to deepen LGBTQ belonging in our community through awareness, education and advocacy. We are calling this LILI, the Love Is Love Initiative, as this is the underlying premise and unifying link of this initiative’s efforts. All are welcome to join this initiative. Please contact LILI facilitator Vicki Schwartz to learn more.
Mah Jongg – Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’re welcome at our weekly Mah Jongg group. Contact Eileen Ruderman.
Mindfulness and Meditation – Using meditation, breathing, focus, and discussion, this group seeks to help participants connect with the divine spark within and to experience holiness in daily life. Contact Mike Herzog.
Renaissance – If you’re over fifty, this fun-loving group’s social, educational, cultural, and service opportunities are for you. Contact Eileen Ruderman.
Sisterhood – Sisterhood is a service organization that provides Jewish cultural, spiritual, social, and educational enrichment to the women of our community and the community at large. Learn more.
Tefillah Band – If you play an instrument, we encourage you to join our Tefillah Band, which plays at Shabbat and holiday services, and at special events! Contact Cantor Wallach.
TBE Connects – Do you like cycling? How about tennis? This group connects people with shared interests. If you have an idea for bringing people together, contact Debbie Herman.
Yad Chazakah – Our commitment to making Torah accessible is evident in the number of regular Torah readers we have. Each year, more than fifty individuals—students and adults—chant from the Torah during Shabbat and holiday services. If you would like to learn to chant Torah, contact Cantor Wallach.
Young Family – This is the group for families with children in grade two or younger. Enjoy experiences such as age-appropriate Shabbat worship, holiday-related crafts in the sukkah, or hang-time in the Café on Sunday mornings. Contact Lisa Friedman.
Youth Choir – All Religious School students in Grades 3-6 are welcome to join us on the bimah to sing at our monthly Shabbat Mishpachah (Family) Services! Contact Michael Einiger.