January 27, 2012   3 Sh'vat 5772

Temple Beth El of Huntington -- Huntington, NY

Search our site:
Welcome  

Temple Beth El of Huntington is a welcoming, caring and vibrant Reform Jewish congregation of more than four hundred households.

Led by our clergy, Rabbi Clopper and Cantor Sherry, our congregation nurtures and engenders progressive thinking as well as traditional values to create an environment that is both comfortable and stimulating.

A house of Worship - A house of Learning - A house of Congregation

We take great pride in our diversity, and inclusiveness. Our doors are always open - not only to our members, but to any and all people interested in Judaism. Please tour our website to learn more about our unique and exciting congregation. And please come and visit us so that we might get to know you personally.

Temple Beth El is conveniently located in Huntington, NY

Our address is:

660 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743

Important Quick Links  
Upcoming Special Programs  

"Paper Clips"

Presented by Continuing Education, Chai Club, Men's Club Brotherhood and Sisterhood

All are welcome to join us for this touching movie about a small Tennessee town that creates a monument for Holocaust victims. (Learn More) paper clips

  • Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 p.m
  • Discussion to follow

For more information email Audrey Gold at audreyg1@yahoo.com or call 470-3579.


Cantor's Musical Tribute

  • Sunday afternoon, January 29th, 2012
    • 4:00 PM - Welcome reception
    • 4:30 - 6:00 PM - Concert
    • 6:00 - 6:30 PM - Wine and dessert reception
  • FREE TO ALL.

She gave us her love of Judaism and music. Now, it's time we return the gift. We honor Cantor Sandra Sherry-Pilatsky on her retirement from our beloved temple.

Please direct your R.S.V.P. to Lisa at templeoffice@tbeli.org
or call 631-421-5835, Ext. 200. by Monday, January 23rd.

- The Cantor's Transitional Committee


Huntington Community Concert

Featuring Sam Glaser

  • Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4:00PM - Huntington Jewish Center (LEARN MORE)

Sam Glaser will rock Huntington. Bring your whole family for this performance of contempory upbeat Jewish music.

 

At the door: $25.00 per person or $75.00 per family (children & their parents)

The concert will also feature Hebrew School students from Huntington Jewish Center, Kehillath Shalom, South Huntington Jewish Center, and Temple Beth El of Huntington.

Sponsored by the UJA Federation of New York - Suffolk County Division


Sisterhood Mezuzah Making Mingle

  • Mezuzah
    Thursday, February 23rd, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at CLAYTIME
  • $18.00 per person includes snack, wine, mezuzah and studio time

Join us as we each paint our own mezuzah and schmooze together!

  • Advance registration and payment is required.

Kindly R.S.V.P. to Danna Kaplan at
631 271-5616 or
dbk2914@gmail.com
Make checks payable to TBE Sisterhood.

Congregational Shabbat Services  

From September through June, TBE observes the following monthly schedule for weekly Congregational Shabbat Services:

Shabbat Candles

 1st Friday - Family Shabbat with Junior Choir at 7 p.m. 

2nd Friday - Shabbat Service with Senior Choir at 8 p.m

3rd Friday - Shabbat Service with Torah Reading at 8 p.m.

4th Friday - Kabbalat Shabbat in the Great Room at 6:15 p.m.

5th Friday - T.G.I.S., Folk Rock Service at 7 p.m. (only 4 or 5 times a year)

For more detailed information on our Shabbat Services please click here.

 Tot Shabbat and Tot Havdalah - these services are geared to Temple Beth El's young families and are offered several times a year (learn more).

Social Action  

Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative (HIHI) - For the eighth consecutive year, Temple Beth El will be a respite site on Wednesday nights for the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative (HIHI). We will be providing a warm place to stay for those who would othrwise be sleeping outside during the coldest winter nights.

HIHI Supply Drive - Please ensure the success of HIHI by donating some much needed items (Supply List).

Thank you - to all the volunteers who made TBE’s annual holiday feast a great success.

Our Food Pantry here at Temple Beth El is very active and always in need of donations. Many hungry people in our community rely on us each week. Please bring a non-perishable food item or two (or three!) to donate each time you come to the temple. Our less fortunate friends and neighbors need and will appreciate your help.

Social Action Committee's "Give & Receive" Hotline helps meet the needs of our community. If you would like to be part of this hotline program, or have any questions, please email Carol at cwerblin@hotmail.com . Only when there is an emergency request for furniture, clothing, or housewares, will you receive an e-mail with "Give & Receive" in the subject line.

Month In Action Highlights  

Month In Action for January 15th - February 15th. Please click picture below.

 


Month in Action


 Highlights:

 

Wednesday, January 25th - H.I.H.I.

 

Tuesday, February 7th - Mother's Circle at 7:30 PM.

 

Wednesday, February 8th - H.I.H.I.

 

Saturday, February 11th - Shalom Friends at 4:30 PM. 

 

Sunday, February 12th - Mid-Year Congregational Meeting at 9:00 AM.

 

Wednesday, February 15th - H.I.H.I. 

 

Helping Hands  

Helping Hands is a program for Temple Beth El members who want to connect with and support each other. By registering on the attached form, your name will be added to a confidential list accessible by the Rabbi, Cantor, and Nanci Weber Schaeffer. From time to time they may call upon you with requests to help members who are in some type of need. Assistance may include: a meal, a ride, assistance with food shopping – a card, an email or a phone call. If you can help with a particular request, great! If not, keep us in mind if and when you can. Your support could mean so much to so many people. Through Tikkun Olam, together we can heal the world.

Please click here to sign up.

Chutzpah Repertory Theater  

TBE's Chutzpah Repertory Theatre is looking for temple members to be a part of the Spring 2012 show. If you have any theatrical experience or interest, please join us! Email chutzpahtheatre@aol.com, we look forward to hearing from you.

Going Green  
Please email Lisa at templeoffice@tbeli.org if you would like to receive your copy of the temple's Bulletin online.
Jewish World News  
 

** TBE wishes to thank Karla Gudeon for the use of her artwork on our website.  For more information on Karla's work please click here. **



Send mail to the Webmaster with
questions or comments about this web site.
Union for Reform Judaism  

Member of the
Union for
Reform Judaism