Our tradition continues to guide and inspire us during this pandemic. As the Talmud teaches, "To save one life is to save the entire world." We recognize that each one of our actions not only has the potential to keep someone else healthy and well, but to contribute to the global fight against COVID-19. It is with this Jewish value that we begin to think about and prepare for the time when we might be able to resume some typical use of our building.
In order to devise a plan that will prioritize the health and safety of our staff, clergy, and congregants, we have convened a group of infectious disease specialists, town officials, senior temple leaders, and staff to engage in thoughtful discussion of our operations and implement a multi-phase plan to reopen our
makom
. Until then, we look forward to your continued participation in our
TBE online community
.
The TBE community is a foundation for the struggles and joys that lie ahead. As we plan for our future, we ask for your help in supporting our
TBE Fund
, which enables our programming, worship, initiatives, and social action work and sustains our core Jewish beliefs of finding meaning, intention, and wholeness at TBE, both as TBE Online and in our
makom
. Understanding this is an unprecedented time for many of our congregants in need, we ask that you consider giving to the TBE Fund if you are in a position to do so. Your support enables us to continue to come together in extraordinary ways.
You can also support our future by participating in our
Congregational Meeting
on Sunday, June 7 via Zoom, where we will vote on new directors to our Board of Trustees and address our operating budget for the coming year. More information about the meeting coming soon!
