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From the Presidents

Shalom Everyone!

We are now heading into the final few holidays of the year.  Since we are currently in the Omer period after Pesach it is naturally time to observe Lag B’Omer, a time of bonfires, s’mores, potatoes, and shooting bows and arrows.  Despite its seeming insignificance, it still represents the importance of symbolism in Jewish culture.  Lag B’Omer especially reflects mystical qualities of the number 33, mainly because the holiday falls on the 33rd day of Omer and because Lamed and Gimel together make 33 in gematriyah.  Along with being a palindromic number, 33 appears many times throughout history for many different groups.  The Freemasons regarded 33 as the highest degree a mason can achieve in their order, symbolizing selfless work on behalf of others.  In science, on the Newton scale, 33 is the degree at which water will boil.  In anatomy, the average human has 33 vertebrae.  In eastern religions, there are 33 deities in the Vedic Religion and the second level of heaven in Buddhism translates to “of the 33 gods.”

For Judaism, 33 appears in many different forms in the Tanach.  The 33rd time Noah’s name is used in Genesis is when G-d promises to never again destroy the world with a flood.  The 33rd time Abraham’s name is used in Genesis is when his son Isaac was born, when Abraham celebrated 99 years of life.  The holy name Elohim is mentioned in Genesis 33 times in the story of creation.  And in the Book of Kings, King David only ruled Judah for the first part of his reign but then conquered Israel and ruled the united kingdom of Israel and Judah for the remaining 33 years of his life.  Even the seemingly insignificant can still contain hidden meanings that bring order and wonder to the universe and our own lives.

And as we head toward summer, we will soon be having our annual membership meeting, where we plot out our direction for the year.  This is also the time to elect a new Temple Board of Directors, so for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Board for next year.  Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.  And please mark your calendars for June 9 starting at 1:00 p.m. as the date for our annual membership meeting.  All Temple members are of course invited.

And as a reminder, the Rabbi Search Committee continues in its efforts to search for a new rabbi for next year.  We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m. Family shabbats have completed for the year but will resume in September.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Shalom Everyone!

First of all, we wanted to thank everyone in our community who worked so hard putting together an amazing Seder for our community this past Saturday.  From Jenny Fox, who helped put together the marvelous meal, to our co-President Anna Stein, who helped organize the event, to Rabbi Dean and Cantor Marney, who led the Seder service, to all of the volunteers who helped with set-up and clean-up, y’all made this event possible.  We cannot thank you enough.

And now that Pesach has ended, we turn our attention to a difficult yet critical remembrance: Yom Hashoah.  Every year we take time to remember this ultimate tragedy with the vow to never let it happen again.  Sadly, anti-semitism continues to rear its ugly head in our own country as well as the rest of the world as ancient hatreds continue to proliferate, even after the most recent tragedy of October 7.  Yet as in so much of Jewish history, the observance of Yom Hashoah also reminds us of the hope that is ever present even in the darkest of times.  Holocaust survivors, although fewer in number each year, continue to tell their stories and keep the truth alive.  Jewish communities continue to thrive in nations all around the world, keeping Jewish culture alive.  And just as importantly, observing this day of remembrance with our kids and grandkids ensures the continuation of Jewish faith for many generations to come.           

And speaking of the future, for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year.  Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.  And please mark your calendars for June 9, when we will be holding our annual membership meeting.  All Temple members are of course invited.

And as a reminder, the Rabbi Search Committee continues in its efforts to search for a new rabbi for next year.  We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur two weeks later on Friday, May 17, at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our Israeli themed activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on May 5 at 10:30 a.m.. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Shalom Everyone!

The big day is almost here!  Soon we will all be gathering around our Seder tables with families and friends to retell the story of one of the defining moments in Jewish history.  As Rabbi Dean mentioned above, the holiday of Pesach has many different themes that give this holiday special meaning.  This week the B’nai Mitzvah class at the religious school realized that each step of the Seder, no matter how seemingly mundane, has both significance and insights.  For example, the first step involves drinking a cup of wine while the last step involves singing songs.  This means that though we must remember the suffering of the Israelites as slaves in the land of Egypt, the Seder itself begins and ends with joy.  Joy and bitterness come together constantly during the Seder, just like in life itself.  Wherever we turn, hidden and deeper meanings appear in nearly every part of Pesach.  This year, we encourage all our members to pick at least one part of the Seder to explore more deeply and find a hidden meaning you can apply during this Passover season.  It will give us all something to think about as we enjoy our days and nights of matzah, eggs, gefilte fish, karpas and more! 

And speaking of which, this year, we will be holding our annual Passover Seder this Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m.  Invitations have been sent out so please secure your spot early.  We also need volunteers for that week to help with set-up, clean-up, and other necessities to make the seder a success.  Please contact Anna Stein or Jane Kemp if you would like to volunteer.  

For those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year.  Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.  And please mark your calendars for June 9, when we will be holding our annual membership meeting.  All Temple members are of course invited.

And as a reminder, the Rabbi Search Committee continues in its efforts to search for a new rabbi for next year.  We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur two weeks later on Friday, May 17, at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our Israeli themed activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on May 5 at 10:30 a.m.. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Shalom Everyone!

We hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse this past Monday.  Although we only saw a partial eclipse in California, it was still awe inspiring to know that so much of the country got to share in this rare experience.  There is also something incredibly symbolic about the nature of an eclipse, specifically about perspective.  The sun is of course much larger than the moon and produces its own energy while the moon merely reflects the light of the sun.  And yet even though the sun is almost 400 times larger than the moon, it is also almost 400 times as far away from Earth.  That combination allows the moon, every so often, to temporarily blot out the much more massive and impressive sun.  This phenomenon reminds us that the strong and mighty do not always dominate.  Throughout Jewish history, much stronger opponents like the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, various European monarchies, and the Nazi regime all tried to obliterate the smaller and weaker communities of Jews.  Yet each time those empires fell and the Jewish communities survived, outmaneuvering and outlasting the seemingly invincible.  Whenever we observe a solar eclipse, let us all remember that in some circumstances the first can be last, and the last first.  

In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee continues in its efforts to search for a new rabbi for next year.  We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer.

We also are planning our next major holiday of Passover.  This year, we will be holding our annual Passover Seder on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m.  Invitations have been sent out so please secure your spot early.  We also need volunteers for that week to help with set-up, clean-up, and other necessities to make the seder a success.  Please contact Anna Stein or Jane Kemp if you would like to volunteer.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year.  Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.  And please mark your calendars for June 9, when we will be holding our annual membership meeting.  All Temple members are of course invited.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place next Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur earlier that evening at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our Passover themed activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on April 21 at 10:30 a.m.. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Hello Everyone!

And so another successful Purim has come and gone.  Again, we wanted to thank all of our congregants who helped make our Purim carnival such a fun time this year.  It also just so happens that once again the secular calendar reinforced the message of a Jewish holiday.  This year Purim happened to occur close to April 1, which is traditionally observed as April Fool’s Day in American culture.  On that day pranks are encouraged and nothing is supposed to be as it seems.  Mischievous incidents can range from claiming it is a sunny day when it is actually raining; using a trick candle for a birthday; or even reading in a sports magazine about a pitcher who can throw a fastball 150 miles per hour when no such player exists.  The essence of this day corresponds well with Purim, which also has the tradition of the unseen being seen and the seen being unseen, where everything is turned topsy turvy.  Although the tradition of April Fools Day is largely pagan and Christian in origin, the practical aspects still carry overtones of the holiday of Purim.  Just goes to show that, even subtly, so much of American popular culture can carry Jewish messages to the masses.  

In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee continues to meet about our search for a new rabbi for next year.  We will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer..

And now that Purim has passed us by, we will be looking ahead to our next major holiday of Passover.  This year, we will be holding our annual Passover Seder on Saturday, April 27.  Invitations have been sent out so please secure your spot early.  We also need volunteers for that week to help with set-up, clean-up, and other necessities to make the seder a success.  Please contact Anna Stein or Jane Kemp if you would like to volunteer.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year.  Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur two weeks later on April 19 at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our Passover themed activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on April 7 at 10:30 a.m.. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Hello Everyone!

First of all, a huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make our Purim Carnival a success!  We had a lively time with games, raffles, great food, and tons of fun for the kids.  We especially wanted to thank Jane Kemp and Wendy Roth for organizing the carnival.  To all of the members and religious school parents who helped with setting up, running the booths, bake sale, the bouncy house and clean up and those who baked hamentashen and other goodies for the bake sale.  Purim marks that special time of year when we are required to spread joy and festive feelings to the community and our congregation certainly accomplished that goal.  It is occasions like our carnival that highlight the special bonds forged in our TBH community.   And just like last year, we can celebrate the reality of holding our events in person again and returning to a sense of normality.  

In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee recently met to discuss the member survey and we will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer..

And now that Purim has passed us by, we will be looking ahead to our next major holiday of Passover.  This year, we will be holding our annual Passover Seder on Saturday, April 27.  Invitations have been sent out so please secure your spot early.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year.  Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur two weeks later on April 19 at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our Passover themed activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on March 31. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Shalom Everyone!

We have once again arrived at that joyous time of year: the beginning of spring!  Although the winter chill is still with us, we can now look forward to warmer weather just over the horizon.  This past Tuesday we also celebrated the vernal equinox, which of course means that the days will now be longer than the nights for the next six months.  Celebrated in Judaism as well as many other religions and cultures, the vernal equinox represents one of the few universal observances around the world.  For thousands of years people all over the world figured out that only twice a year did the days and nights last the exact same amount of time, marking a natural progression from longer days to longer nights and back again.  An occasion like the vernal equinox symbolizes how all of us, regardless of difference, can come together as one to enjoy the same experience at the same time.   

In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee recently met to discuss the member survey and we will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer, with interviews scheduled for the fall.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates as we get closer to summer..

And please mark your calendars.  We will be holding our annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 24 from 12:00 p..m.-2:00 p.m.  We deeply appreciate all those members and families who have volunteered to assist with the booths, bake sale, set up, etc.  These events allow us to connect with the community, perform a mitzvah, and make the Temple Beth Hillel experience even better for all our members.  We will also be holding our annual Passover Seder on Saturday, April 27.  We will send out more information shortly.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year. Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur two weeks later on April 19 at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our Passover themed activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on March 31. And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  This week especially will be eventful because all teachers and students will be dressing in costume in celebration of Purim!  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Hello Everyone!

Incredibly, the time is approaching when we get to manipulate the calendar again.  As the winter season yields toward spring, this upcoming Sunday we will be shifting our clocks to welcome the coming season.  Daylight Savings Time always comes with benefits and downsides together.  In this case, we must suffer short term annoyance by losing an hour of sleep when midnight becomes 2:00 a.m.  Yet once we get past that annoyance, we can all enjoy much more daylight in the evening that will continue all the way into summer.  More time for playing outside with our kids after work, enjoying a book on the porch or backyard, or being able to watch the stars come out after arriving home.  As a result, Daylight Saving Time provides an important reminder that enduring short times of inconvenience can often bring satisfying rewards.     

In other news, the Rabbi Search Committee recently met to discuss the member survey and we will start submitting announcements and accepting job applications later this summer  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates in the coming weeks.

In just a few weeks we will be holding our annual Purim Carnival, which will take place on March 24 from 12:00 p..m.-2:00 p.m.  You can make a difference by volunteering to help with the booths, bake sale, set up, clean up, and other tasks.  These events allow us to connect with the community, perform a mitzvah, and make the Temple Beth Hillel experience even better.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year. Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m.  Family Shabbat will occur on the same evening at 6:15 p.m. and all families are welcome to join our pre-Purim activities.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on Sunday, March 17.  And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Shalom Everyone!

First of all, we wanted to thank everyone who attended Scarlet’s Bat Mitzvah this past Sunday.  It was a one of a kind event with members of our own community and the Deaf community joined together in worship along with ASL interpreter and family friend EJ, who presented a whole new way to visualize the prayers of our Torah service.  We hope everyone enjoyed the service as much as we did.

And building off what we discussed last week, during President’s week we celebrated the special relationships and advancements that different presidents have made with the American Jewish community over the years.  It does make us wonder, though, what will occur once the United States witnesses the swearing-in of a Jewish president.  Along with a Passover Seder and Hanukkah candle lighting, we could also see the first ever Purim celebration at the White House, a tree planted for Tu B’shvat on the South Lawn, or even a special High Holidays service in the West Wing.  It would introduce so many more facets of Jewish culture to the entire nation as well as the world.  We know that the idea of a Jewish president may be far-fetched but the possibility is still there.  Bernie Sanders vied for the nomination back in 2016 and younger members of Congress, such as Senator John Ossoff of Georgia, may yet surprise all of us.    

In other news, we are also pleased to announce that Rabbi Dean will be continuing as our rabbi until the summer of 2025.  The Rabbi Search Committee will therefore spend the next few months discussing the member survey and start submitting announcements later this year.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates in the coming weeks.

Next month, we will be holding our annual Purim Carnival, which will take place on March 24 from 12:00 p..m.-2:00 p.m.  You can make a difference by volunteering to help with the booths, bake sale, set up, clean up, and other tasks.  These events allow us to connect with the community, perform a mitzvah, and make the Temple Beth Hillel experience even better.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year. Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place this Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on Sunday, March 3.  And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel

Shalom Everyone!

First of all, we wanted to thank all our members who attended the New Member Shabbat last week and welcomed our newest members to our TBH family.  It is also that time of year again when many of our kids are off for a whole week to commemorate President’s Week.  Typically this holiday is about honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (both of whom were born in February) but we must not forget the stellar contributions of other presidents as well, especially those who have contributed practically or symbolically to Jewish communities.  In just a few examples, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed the first Jewish Cabinet member, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar Straus.  President Woodrow Wilson nominated the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, Louis Brandeis, in 1916.  President Harry S. Truman became one of the first world leaders to formally recognize the State of Israel.  President Jimmy Carter hosted the first lighting of a menorah at the White House in 1979.  Two decades later, President George W. Bush hosted the first Hanukkah Party at the White House in 2001.  President Obama became the first president to host and attend a Passover Seder at the White House in 2009 (the first ever White House Passover Seder was actually held in 1993 but it was conducted by staffers of Bill Clinton, who did not attend).  And back in 2000, Al Gore selected Joe Lieberman as his running mate, who would have been the first Jewish Vice President.  Currently, Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff is the first ever Jewish spouse of a Vice President.  One day, there will be a Jewish president who will set all kinds of precedents as well.  It will give a whole new meaning to Presidents Week for our community.

In other news, we are also pleased to announce that Rabbi Dean will be continuing as our rabbi until the summer of 2025.  The Rabbi Search Committee will therefore spend the next few months discussing the member survey and start submitting announcements later this year.  The Board now plans to have a new rabbi selected by the spring of 2025, just before Rabbi Dean’s retirement.  We will provide more updates in the coming weeks.

This is also the time of year to start thinking about the next few major holidays, especially Purim and Passover.  You can also help make a difference by volunteering to help with the upcoming Purim Carnival, which will take place on March 24.  The volunteer sheets have been sent out so please consider assisting with the booths, bake sale, set up, clean up, and other tasks.  These events allow us to connect with the community, perform a mitzvah, and make the Temple Beth Hillel experience even better.  And for those who wish to make a difference in our community, we highly encourage you to consider joining the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors next year. Our Board is always on the lookout for members who have ideas for the future of the temple and the ability to carry out that vision. Serving on the Board makes us appreciate how much Temple Beth Hillel means to us and our children. 

We also have the exciting news that one of our B’nai Mitzvah students, Scarlet G., will be having her Bat Mitzvah this Saturday, February 24.  It will be a special afternoon service, starting at 3:30 p.m., and we encourage our congregation to come show their support for our newest B’nai Mitzvah.

Finally, our next regular Shabbat Service will take place on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m.  Torah Study will take place Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom, and the next Adult Education class will be hosted by Rabbi Dean on Sunday, March 3.  And of course, we encourage everyone to come to our wonderful Tefillah services at Religious School each Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Thank you everyone!  

If I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If I am not for others, what am I?

And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel

~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel