How You Can Help Those Impacted by the Fires in Israel

Israel has been ravaged by fires that destroyed tens of thousands of homes. The extent of the damage is still unclear, at least 110 different fires have been identified in what is considered to be the worst fire crisis in Israel's history. In Haifa, the largest city affected, more than 1,000 homes were destroyed and more than 60,000 people were displaced.

The Reform Jewish community, led by   ARZA , (the Association of Reform Zionists of America) is committed to helping Israel rebuild and to providing relief.

The Government of Israel will help support those families whose homes were destroyed in the fires, but you can help by donating to  ARZA.
Upcoming  Programs
Year-End Giving
As year-end approaches, don't forget tax-saving opportunities with Temple Beth El. 

Your donations help children go to Jewish summer camp and attend Torah School, provide needed funds for additional programs for our members, and offer tzedakah in many other ways.

Now is your opportunity to save on your taxes and provide for our sacred community. 

Did you know that your mandatory IRA distribution is tax free if you have it sent directly to TBE?

Donate online or contact Shoni in the Temple Beth El office with questions.
Holiday Tikkun Olam with Harbor Interfaith Services

Habor Interfaith logo Friday, December 16 - Decoration of Shelter

Saturday, December 17 - Block Party Event from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20 - Christmas Food & Toy Assembly from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21 - Christmas Food & Toy Distribution from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

All events take place at Harbor Interfaith Services,  670 W. 9th Street, San Pedro

Contact Harbor Interfaith Services for more information at (310) 831-0603
Coffee Talk with  Rabbi Briskin 
Wednesday, December 21
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Starbucks, Promenade of the Peninsula
550 Deep Valley Drive, RHE 

Rabbi Briskin hosts monthly gatherings at area
coffee shops for informal, drop-in conversation. 
ROMEOs and Jewliettes 
Wednesday, October 26 at 12:30 p.m.
Think Café, 302 W. 5th Street San Pedro

What started as ROMEOs- Retired Old Men Eating Out-has expanded to include the Jewliettes. But don't let the name fool you. It's not only for retired folks. 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, please call Irv Siegelman at
(310) 540-1931.
Important Notices
Hanukkah begins at sundown on
Saturday, December 24   
   

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.

Cemetery Plots for Sale

 

5 plots in Har Shalom I available at Green Hills Memorial Park.
  • 2 sets of adjacent plots
  • 1 single plot

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.

Study a commentary on the week's Torah portion, read about a significant moment in Jewish history, connect with life in Israel, or learn about an upcoming holiday. In just ten minutes, you can add to your Jewish knowledge.

Sign up today for this special version of Ten Minutes of Torah. Be sure to include our congregation's name and location. It only takes 10 minutes a day 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 through this link, 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!
Lifelong Learning
Torah Study
Thursdays at Noon
PV Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills

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.
Half-Pint H avurah Co-op
Next Session will be on Friday, January at 4:00 p.m.

For families with children through five years of age. 
Each week revolves around a theme connected to a Jewish holiday or to the weekly Torah portion. We also make  our own h allah, create take-home art, sing and celebrate Shabbat with friends.

Cantor Ilan Davidson facilitates this co-op program with the assistance of parent participants. Contact Cantor Davidson for details. 

 Sisterhood News

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