Upcoming  Programs

This Friday, July 14
at Torrance Beach
Shabbat on the Shore with our friends from Congregation Ner Tamid and Temple Menorah

6:00 p.m. Nosh & Schmooze
6:30 p.m. Shabbat Service on the sand
Bring a picnic supper to eat before or afterwards.

Park on the street or in the paid lot (213 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach). Please bring chairs and blankets. Restrooms are on-site.
Concert Under The Stars 2012
Concert Under the Stars 2017
SUNDAY, July 23
and 
*SATURDAY* August 19
with Cantor Ilan Davidson & guests! 

Sunday, July 23 at the home of Randy and Bruce Ross
Saturday, August 19 at the home of Gale and Eliot Swartz

One Concert: $18/adult; $9/child; $54/family max.
Both Concerts: $27/adult; $15/child; $84/family max.

Contact the TBE Office to reserve your place.

RSVP required for entry to gated communities!
KindredSPIRITS
Kindred SPIRITS
Glenn Lawrence Memorial
Golf Tournament
Monday, August 14
Candlewood Country Club, Whittier


To signup, sponsor and purchase ball-drop tickets, please click here!
Coffee Talk
with Rabbi Briskin
Wednesday, July 12
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 and share what's on your mind. We often sit outside; please dress appropriately. 
A Rabbi and a Minister Walk Into a Bar...
Thursday, July 13
7:00-9:00 p.m. 
The Whale & Ale Restaurant
327 7th St. San Pedro
Please Note: This event takes place on the second floor and there is no elevator.

Join Rev. Anna Woofenden, Rabbi Chuck Briskin along with members of the Garden Church and TBE for drinks and discussion. 

Topic this month:
"Theological understandings and approaches to LGBTQ issues."
ROMEOs and Jewliettes
Wednesday, July 26
12:30 p.m. at Think Cafe 
302 W. 5th St., San Pedro 

What started as ROMEOs- Retired  Old  Men  Eating  Out-has expanded to include the Jewliettes.  All are welcome!

Contact Irv Siegelman for more information.
Sisterhood Presents
Fitness Over 50
Tuesday, August 8
7:30 p.m. at TBE

Men and women are invited to this TBE Sisterhood Program focusing on fitness for ALL ages! Our speaker, Bruno Perron, will share a multi-media,
eye-opening presentation.

Program is FREE of charge! Refreshments will be served.
Shabbat Around the Table
Sign Up to be a guest TODAY!
Friday, August 25, 2017
Hosted in private homes
The Member Engagement Committee invites you to a 
Family Shabbat Dinner hosted in private homes.

Signup NOW to be a guest! Reservations are on a first-come-first-serve basis!

As a courtesy to our hosts, we will not accept last minute walk-ins.

Please don't delay! Fill out your reservation form today. 

Click here for the Shabbat Around the Table flyer and reservation form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Have you purchased your NEW High Holy Days Mahzor yet?  
 
We are pleased to announce that we are using the new 
Mishkan HaNefesh (prayerbook) of the Reform Movement. 

Please contact Shoni in the Finance Office to purchase your two-volume set of Mishkan HaNefesh for $44 per set.

In addition to your copies of the Mahzor, we hope you will purchase additional volumes for our visiting guests which you may dedicate. Your $22 contribution will be matched to purchase a two-volume set.

If you prefer to use your e-reader, purchase the Kindle version through the Amazon link on our TBE website here.
Important Notices
Special Interest Group forming now!   
 

Shelly and Al Zirkes are starting a group for people who enjoy discussing different topics, perhaps current events, theatre, music, etc.

Group activities might include participating in cultural events together and sharing holiday celebrations.

Please contact Shelly and Al Zirkes if you are interested.
New Havurah for
Empty Nesters  
 
We are pleased to announce that a new couples havurah is being formed.

If you are interested in joining or
if you would like more information,
 please contact Joan Friedman, Havurah Chair.

The word "havurah" comes from the Hebrew word "haver," meaning "friend". Its primary purpose is to promote Jewish fellowship. Each havurah is a small community of congregants who gather together to socialize, learn more about Jewish subjects, celebrate Jewish holidays, or take any focus that the group chooses.
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

Shop now!
Summer is full of occasions to celebrate OR get a favorite item for yourself. 

                     Hurry in for best selection.

All sales support TBE Sisterhood. 
Please contact Barbara Brickman  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  [email protected]
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