May 09, 2008   4 Iyyar 5768
Temple Beth El - Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Welcome to our website!  

Temple Beth El is Michigan’s oldest Jewish congregation and has been a leader in the Reform movement for generations. We will warmly welcome you each and every week with moving and innovative services, caring clergy, inspiring music and challenging educational opportunities for the whole family. We think we have something to offer everyone. Please take some time to explore our website, find out more about us and our upcoming events, and find opportunities for you to get involved.

A Message from Rabbi Syme  

A congregation should be judged by its school... Click here to read Rabbi Syme's message.

Rabbinic Search Committee  
Temple News  


Experience The Fun & Excitment
Wine Sale & Silent Auction...read more

Yom Hashoah Service
An evening of observance...read more
Farwell Tribute Dinner & Shabbat
for the Castigliones
Join us as we say farewell & wish them well...read more
Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival
The 15th annual festival...read more 
158th Annual Meeting 
The Annual Meeting...read more
A - Ten - Hut
The Marines have landed at TBE...read more

Finding Holiness
In Hebrew, nearly all words have a three...read more
A Special Month In Nursery!
April is a time for learning & fun...read more


...get more information

Weekly Services  

Friday, May 2

Shabbat Services             
7:30 pm     Sanctuary

Rabbi Syme will deliver the sermon.

 

Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Rachel Brownstein

Daughter of David Brownstein and Allison Selko

 

Saturday, May 3

Torah Study               
9:00 am      Board Room

Tot Shabbat               
9:30 am      Chapel

Shabbat services      
10:30 am     Chapel

Rabbi Syme will deliver the sermon.

Alan Lowen, Torah Reader.

 

Sunday, May 4

Morning Minyan          
9:30 am       Library

Sunday Torah Study  
10:30 am      Board Room

 

Kiddush Sponsors:

Friday evening:

David Brownstein and Allison Selko

In Honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their Daughter,

Jessica Rachel Brownstein 

If you would like to sponsor a Kiddush in honor of any special occasion, please call Marianne Myers at 248-851-1100, ext. 3121, or click here .

Shabbat Services  
For upcoming Shabbat Services, including Early Shabbat Services, Shabbat Light and Tot Shabbat. click here.
Catering  
Simcha Tree  
Consider honoring your family members and friends on a special occasion. Click here to see a list of most recent additions. 

staff photo
Top L to R: Cantor Rachel Gottlieb, SueEllen Simon,
Keren Alpert and Marlene Thav.
Bottom L to R: Rabbi Daniel Syme, Rabbi David Castiglione and
Thomas Jablonski.

Our Clergy & Staff  

With wisdom, compassion and experience, our clergy and professional staff serve the spiritual needs of our Temple family. They are committed to providing all the services necessary to make Temple Beth El meet your needs and feel like home. To learn more about each of them, click on the appropriate link.
Daniel Syme, Rabbi
David Castiglione, Rabbi
Rachel Gottlieb, Cantorial Soloist
Thomas Jablonski, Executive Director
Keren Alpert, Educator
Marlene Thav, Nursery Director

Parnossah Works  

If the Detroit economy has negatively affected you, career opportunities and employment services are available through JVS. Click here for more information.

Education Express Links!  

KerenAlpertUnder the direction of Keren Alpert, Director of Education, Temple Beth El offers a wide variety of educational programs for congregants of ALL AGES. Click here to read some of Keren's interesting articles on education. For quick access to the info you need, use the following links:
Weather Alerts and School Closings
Nursery School
Sunday School

Monday Night School
Monday Night MENUS
Youth Programs: YPS JYPS
Benton's Place: New Youth Wing

Adult Education
ENROLL NOW! It's easier to enroll your children for our wonderful programs.
Applications are available online for Nursery School , and Religious School

Teen Mission Trip to Israel  
Check Out The Cars!  
Temple Affiliates  
Upcoming Events & Services  
We Are Proud  

For the recent accomplishments of some of our Temple members, click here

Sanctuary Seat Plaque Program  

Remember or honor relatives and friends with the dedication of commemorative plaques, click here for more information.

Keep Us Informed!  

PLEASE LET OUR RABBIS KNOW!
Call the Rabbis’ Study to inform the clergy when someone is in the hospital and would like a visit from the rabbis. This is the only way in which they can be made aware of hospitalizations, and be there for you when you need them! Contact Tina at 248-851-1100, ext. 3142 or Betty at ext. 3143.

Resources  

PRENTIS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Prentis Memorial Library is a cheerful gathering place and contains some 10,000 volumes of English language Judaica. We have something for readers of all ages. 
Bagels & Books and Bites & Books for 07/08
Click here to enter the Library!

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THE RABBI LEO M. FRANKLIN ARCHIVES
The rich, historic collections of the Archives bring researchers, scholars and genealogists from all over the world!
The Archives, housed here at TBE, is the only collection of there kind in the entire region.
Jewish History Detective Series
Click here to enter the Archives!

E-Bulletin  

The Temple Beth El Bulletin is a monthly publication and is available for you to view using Acrobat Reader.
Click here to select the month you are interested in.

Contact Us  

Temple Beth El:
7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI. 48301 (248) 851-1100, Fax: (248) 851-1187
Prentis Religious School Office: (248) 865-0612       Nursery School Office: (248) 851-0611
Staff Directory (phone & email listing)

World and National News  


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