Upcoming  Programs
Temple Beth El, Temple Menorah,
Congregation Ner Tamid and
Congregation Tikvat Jacob present
One State, Two State:
Moral Red Lines
with Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, President Shalom Hartman Institute

TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 25
7:00-9:00 p.m.
at Temple Menorah
1101 Camino Real in  Redondo Beach

Please join us to hear Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute. A noted author, his most recent book is called, Putting God Second: How to Save Religion from Itself.

Lecture and dessert reception $15 per person.
To register, please click here.
Art of Community
Gallery Opening showcasing our
TBE Artists
THIS Thursday,
October 26
5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Social Hall at TBE

Please join us for this special Gallery Opening with a Wine & Cheese Reception. 

FREE and open to all.
Operation Entebbe
The Greatest Hostage Rescue in History
with IDF Special Forces Veteran
Sassy Reuven
Sunday, October 29
10:00 a.m.-Noon at TBE

Sasson "Sassy" Reuven retells the story of his experience during the Raid on Entebbe rescue operation. His story takes you through the preparation of the mission, to its completion with the safe return of the hostages.

Program is FREE of charge and open to all.
$5 donations are greatly appreciated.
Bagels, muffins, coffee & tea will be served.

Upcoming Salon Concerts
6:30 p.m. hosted in private homes

Sunday, November 12, 2017
"Americana"
at the Salon of Gale & Eliot Swartz
Sponsored by Elliott Brunner & Nourit Korzennik

Saturday, January 6, 2018
"Pop To Broadway"
at the Salon of Randy & Bruce Ross

Saturday, March 24, 2018
"Prince of Egypt: Live!"
at the Salon of Gale & Eliot Swartz

Tickets $100 per person or all 3 concerts for $250

ROMEOs and Jewliettes
( R etired O ld M en E ating O ut)

Tomorrow, October 25
12:30 p.m.
at Think Cafe
302 W. 5th Street, San Pedro

All are welcome! TBE Membership NOT required. There are no dues, just the opportunity to meet and eat regularly with a group of like-minded people.

For more information, call Irv Siegelman (310) 540-1931.
Coffee Talk
with Rabbi Briskin

Tomorrow, October 25
4:00-5:00 p.m.

at Starbucks, Promenade of the Peninsula
550 Deep Valley Drive, RHE

Come by for a cup of coffee or tea with Rabbi Chuck and share what's on your mind.....

We often sit outside so please dress appropriately.
iEngage
Foundations for a New Relationship
Thursday, November 16
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Class will meet monthly on select dates

Going deeper than politics or advocacy, the iEngage course re-frames the discussion about the enduring significance of the State of Israel for contemporary Jews.

Participants will become equipped with quintessentially Jewish values-based vocabulary to define and articulate why Israel can and should be fundamental to their Jewish identity.

$50 per person and includes all source materials

BYO Dinner as we study together.
Drinks & desserts will be provided.
Social Action

An Interfaith Community Discussion
Beyond Las Vegas: Where Can We Find Common Ground About Gun Safety?

Wednesday, November 8
7:00-9:00 p.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates

Please join Rabbi Chuck Briskin, Rabbi Leah Lewis, The Very Rev. Paula Vukmanic and other faith leaders and facilitators for a thoughtful, open-minded and respectful conversation to share ideas on how to increase gun safety and reduce incidents of gun violence while protecting the second amendment.


TBE Warm Clothing Drive has begun!

We are collecting for our friends at Harbor Interfaith Services. Suggested items: Winter Jackets, Gloves, Warm Hats, Scarves, Thick Socks, Sweaters in ALL SIZES.

Please bring all donations to the collection bins located in the TBE Lobby next to the elevator.

Warm Clothing Drive will end on November 19.
Important Notices
TBE Sisterhood has a new website!

Click here  to see all the wonderful events, activities and important ways to get involved and volunteer! 
First Meeting!
Special Interest Group
Sunday, October 22
4:00 p.m. 
at the home of Shelly & Al Zirkes

You are invited to join us for the first meeting of our NEW "Special Interest Group."

Please RSVP by phone or email to Shelly & Al Zirkes
(424) 263-4512
Torah Study    
Thursdays at Noon
at Vista Sotheby's
608 Silver Spur Road
Rolling Hills Estates

Join us to explore the weekly Torah portion.  No experience is necessary. If you have your own English Torah commentary, please bring it with you.
Copy and Print Services Now Available at TBE
Get your copying and printing done with people you know and trust.. for half the cost!

Temple Beth El has a new copy machine and you can use it! 30¢ for color copies
and 5¢ for black & white. 

Contact Carrie or Shoni with questions.

Ten Minutes of Torah

TBE is delighted to partner with the
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) to bring opportunities for Jewish study right to your inbox. Five days a week, the URJ publishes Ten Minutes of Torah, a daily email.

Sign up today. Be sure to include our congregation's name and location. It only takes 10 minutes to get started on a lifetime of Jewish learning. Begin today! 

Shop online & raise money for our Torah School at the same time!

 

When you shop at Amazon.com, you can  raise money for our Torah School.


 

Click on the Amazon logo above, or do the same on the home page of our TBE website, and Temple Beth El will earn money for every purchase you make at Amazon.com. This can only happen if you use our special link, so we get the credit for your purchase. 
We raised over $1100 for our Torah School last year!

 Sisterhood News

Knit 'n' Stitch is Back! knitting
Next session: Thursday, November 2
10:00 a.m.-Noon at TBE 
Knit and Stitch will meet every first and third Thursday of the month.  

Knit and Stitch is looking forward to greeting many new members who are interested in knitting, crocheting or any needle work at all.  In fact, please feel welcome to come and just sit and visit with the group.  If you have a project going , you may bring it along or you may choose to participate in the group's knitting project for donation to the poor. We are planning to collaborate in making afghans out of worsted weight acrylic yarn.  This is a simple project and, if you want to learn how to knit, it is an excellent way to start. We will help you. 

Please feel free to call Sharon Siegelman (310) 540-1931 or
Roz Gotfried (310) 521-0329 for more information.
Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Dinner
Tuesday, November 7
6:00 p.m. at TBE

Please join us for a special dinner free to all Sisterhood members.

For questions and to join the TBE Sisterhood, please email Esther Schoem.
TBE Sisterhood Mah Jongg Day
Thursday, November 9
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
 
Contact Marilyn Schimmel  with questions.
 
Save the Date!
Sisterhood's Hanukkah Latke Party
Saturday, December 16
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
Contact  Laurel Perry for questions and reservations!
 
Shop now!
           
  Hurry in for best selection!

All sales support TBE Sisterhood. 
Please contact  Mary Cohn  with questions.
T ribute Card

 

Send a Tribute Card to recognize an event of someone who is important to you! The Sisterhood will send your wishes - on marriage, birth, b'nai mitzvah, bereavement, get well, and more - for $3.50 per card.

 
Contact Audrey Stempel to order a Tribute Card
(424) 206-2306 or 
family@elroi.com
We hope to see you soon at Temple Beth El.
Find us on the web at: www.bethelsp.org  
Call the office for more information: 310-833-2467  
Or drop by for a visit:  
1435 W. 7th Street, San Pedro 90732