51. Youth Group
(Static Content)

... of Temple Youth). High school age young people meet regularly in the spirit of friendship, community and Jewish ideals. They are encouraged by senior advisors and the clergy to explore issues of a se...

52. Religious School
(Static Content)

...bout the program:  Yachad    At Congregation Beth Elohim, we believe that Jewish education is a process by which all of us—from birth through our final years&md...

53. Nova
(Archived/News/General)

... Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Ph.D. - Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, Jewish Theological Seminary Imam Shamsi Ali - Imam, Islamic Cultural Center of New York a...

54. December Learning Opportunities
(Archived/News/Jewish Learning)

From Torah study to the study of Jewish popular culture, November and December offer a variety of wonderful opportunities for learning and study.  Among the ongoing courses to choose from,

55. Burma Cyclone, China Earthquake, Relief Needed
(Archived/News/General)

Natural disasters in Asia have created one of the worst humanitarian crisis in years. First a devastating cyclone in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, and then a massive earthquake in south western

56. CBE & The Institute For Living Judaism in Brooklyn
(Archived/News/Jewish Learning)

...include tolerance, moderation and pluralism can realize these goals through the study and practice of Jewish tradition. The Institute seeks to foster these objectives in order to expand and stre...

57. Motions for Approval at Annual Meeting
(Archived/News/General)

Motion to continue the Friday night service time: The starting time for the Erev Shabbat service shall be 7:00 pm, and once a month, 8;15 pm, except during the summer months when the time sh

58. Community Volunteer Fair
(Archived/News/General)

A measure of a neighborhood's strength is the extent to which its residents share their time and talents in voluntary activity in their community.  Brooklyn is fortunate to support a broad a

59. Social Action Committee Report
(Archived/News/Social Action)

...iennial New York State Consultation on Conscience will be held on March 9, 2008 at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in NYC.  The keynote speaker will be Rabbi Jerry Davidson,...

60. Retreat Registration Form
(Archived/News/General)

...s year’s retreat will feature: • A new location at the stunning Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center • Peer to peer courses taught by CBE members, to include H...

61. MIshkan T'filah Is Here
(Archived/News/General)

Four hundred copies of the new Reform siddur, Mishkan T’filah arrived in late November and are being used for Shabbat services at Congregation Beth Elohim. Rabbi  Bachman has been holdi

62. Brit Tzedek V'Shalom Dialog Project
(Archived/News/General)

Are you passionate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Do you have a strong opinion about how it started and what's required to end it? Do you care deeply about Israel and its future? Whatever

63. Jewish Learning at Beth Elohim
(Archived/News/Jewish Learning)

... named a 2007 URJ "Congregation of Learners," offers a wide variety of courses for continuing Jewish studies. Consult the JLC calendar for ongoing and soon to begin classes. ...

64. Course Schedule Announced
(Archived/News/Jewish Learning)

The Jewish Learning Committee is back with a wide variety of classes and programs. Our catalog will be out shortly with a full description of our offerings. In the meantime, please take a moment to

65. BAGEL BRUNCHES
(Archived/News/General)

... for more announcements on upcoming bagel brunches.   Film & Discussion: Kai Feng—The Jewish City in China (A Tale of Chinese Jews)    In 900 CE, a colony of M...

66. Registration Form
(Archived/News/General)

...pay by credit card)     Please send this form to: Congregation Beth Elohim Attn:  Jewish Learning Committee 274 Garfield Place Brooklyn, NY 11215  Advance registration is ...

67. Schedule of Courses
(Archived/News/General)

... Dates   Introduction to Classical Jewish Texts [D]   Members: $60 Non-members: $70...

68. THE JEWISH LEARNING COMMITTEE
(Archived/News/General)

...r those three things on which the world depends: Torah, Worship, and Acts of Lovingkindness. The study of Jewish texts, thought, and practices is a crucial contribution to that pursuit. Congregation...

69. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
(Archived/News/General)

Rabbi Andy Bachman was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1996. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rabbi Bachman studied history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, w

70. SHABBATON
(Archived/News/General)

...worship to Saturday study sessions to Sunday follow-up discussions. Interfaith Families in Contemporary Jewish Life Like so many Reform synagogues across North America, Congregation Beth Elohim is...

71. BEIT MIDRASH
(Archived/News/General)

... of prayer, and a beit midrash, a house of study. Peer-to-peer learning is an essential part of Jewish education. Beth Elohim's members, from diverse backgrounds  and with shar...

72. JEWISH SCHOLAR SERIES
(Archived/News/General)

Young scholars are exploring the meaning and the impact of Jewish thought, practice, and tradition on  politics, literature, film, and countless cultural sites. Beth Elohim invites some of these

73. FAMILY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
(Archived/News/General)

...ice for an  interactive course on Basic Judaism that offers young  families fun ways to build a Jewish home. Topics  include music, cooking, traditional study, Hebrew  language gam...

74. JEWISH PRACTICE
(Archived/News/General)

...nvites not only our minds and hearts but our bodies and our voices. Discover new ways to incorporate your Jewish heritage into your yearly holiday cycle, your week, and your day. Learn about the histo...

75. FOCUS ON ISRAEL
(Archived/News/General)

...Rabbi Daniel Bronstein  Eretz Yisrael, the "Land of Israel," has played a central role in Jewish prayer, spirituality, and culture ever since there has been a Jewish people. In contemp...

76. JEWISH THOUGHT AND CULTURE
(Archived/News/General)

Judaism's contributions to theology, philosophy, art, and politics are abundant. At times, Jewish thinkers have defended their relationship to "other nations," and at times Jews have ferve

77. RABBINICS AND MIDRASH
(Archived/News/General)

...oughts and musings of early rabbis preserved in the Mechiltah offer insights into rabbinical theology and Jewish history which still have an impact on us in the 21st century. We will explore this text...

78. TORAH
(Archived/News/General)

...sion of the weekly Torah portion using classical and contemporary commentaries. People from all levels of Jewish learning are invited to participate. Torah Study provides a unique, year-long opportuni...

79. COURSES
(Archived/News/General)

    Torah Rabbinics and Midrash Jewish Thought and Culture Focus on Israel Jewish Practice  Hebrew Language

80. schedule
(Archived/News/Bulletin)

Course Fees Day Time Dates Introduction to Classical Jewish Texts [D] Members: $60 Non-members: $70 Drop-ins $5 Sun. 9:30 – 11 am   Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10

81. Thoughts from Rabbi Bachman
(Archived/News/Bulletin)

Rabbi Bacham ponders Jewish responses to the challenges facing our world.

82. 7th Grade Religious School Calendar
(Archived/News/General)

Religious School Calendar 2006-2007 5766-5767 Grade 7 (Wednesday 6-8 pm)   Wednesday   Saturday 13-Sep First Day 7th Grade 16-Sep Nitzavim/Vayelech - S'lichot (?)

83. Master Relgious School Calendar
(Archived/News/General)

The Master Calendar for 2006-2007/5766-5767

84. Darfur Rally Reflections
(Archived/News/Social Action)

Our Rabbinic Fellow, Matt Soffer looks back and ahead.

85. Marriage Equality Rallies
(Archived/News/Social Action)

The Court of Appeals ruled. Rallies were held. CBE was there.

86. Marriage Equality Rallies
(Archived/News/Membership)

The Court of Appeals ruled. Rallies were held. CBE was there.  

87. BESTY and Junior Youth Group Form
(Archived/News/General)

...luding shul-ins (ever wanted to sleep at the temple, go swimming while learning about Judaism and meeting Jewish teens from all over NYC?!), planning and running the CBE Purim Carnival, participation ...

88. School Pickup
(Archived/News/General)

School Pickup on Wednesdays Religious School 2006/2007 – 5766/5767     Fill out this form if your child requires pick up from either: P.S. 321, Berkeley Carroll School or P.S. 372.   No

89. Grades K-7 Payment Sheet
(Archived/News/General)

Religious School 2006/2007 – 5766/5767   Name of Student: ____________________________________________ Grade: ________   Registration is due by August 1, 2006     Re

90. Parent Volunteer Form
(Archived/News/General)

Parent Volunteer Form Religious School 2006/2007 – 5766/5767   Be a part of your child(ren)’s Religious School experience. Volunteer!   As a class parent: organizing Shabbat and havdall

91. Academy Payment Sheet
(Archived/News/General)

Religious School 2006/2007 – 5766/5767   Name of Student: ____________________________________________ Grade: ________       Registration is due by August 1, 2006   

92. Junior Choir Information And Registration
(Archived/News/General)

...out the school year.  Under Cantor Leuchter’s direction, the choir is introduced to a broad range of Jewish music, and also becomes familiar with leading Shabbat services.    Performan...

93. Weider Named UJC Consultant
(Archived/News/General)

As of July 1st, CBE's rabbi emeritus has taken on a new assignment.

94. Executive Echoes
(Archived/News/Bulletin)

Jules looks forward to the New Year and wishes for what once was.

95. Website Improvements
(Archived/News/General)

There are now individual "News" pages for a variety of temple programs and activities.

96. Friday Night Worship Innovations
(Archived/News/Bulletin)

A variety of ideas are being tried out at the Friday night service. Read more about them:

97. February Bagel Brunch
(Archived/News/Jewish Learning)

In 1999 Rabbi Steven Greenberg chalenged the Jewish community to rethink its assumptions when he bacame the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi.

98. Music Notes
(Archived/News/Bulletin)

Music is a big part of CBE. Here are some examples:

99. A Portable Home
(Archived/News/Membership)

CBE member Nicole Lyn DeBlosi reflects on the symbolism of the sukkah and relates it to the ongoing Rabbinic search

100. Tamid Adult Academy
(Archived/News/Jewish Learning)

Continuing Education at CBE and the December class offering: