Hamantaschen. Costumes. Music. The whole megillah….well, not quite!
This month we celebrate Purim, a thankful and joyous affirmation of Jewish survival against all odds!
We hope you will join us for two special Purim activities:
First, on March 11 at 7:00 pm, we join Temple Israel for Havdalah, A Peace, Love & Rock and Roll Beatles Shpiel, and a live Dan Nichols Concert.
Then, on Sunday, March 12 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm we join all our Shalom Park Partners in our annual Purim Carnival. Treats, games, prizes, and more!
Both events are open to the entire community. Wear a costume (totally optional) and bring your kids, grandkids, and friends for our Purim celebrations!
|
|
by Susan Jacobs, Director of Education
 Each year, Temple Beth El honors our dedicated Jewish educators and area secular teachers at the Arthur Tirsun Education and Teacher Appreciation Shabbat service. This Shabbat evening service honors the memory of Arthur Tirsun, a career educator who lived what he taught. Judaism was his life and he had the rare gift of being able to impart his Judaic wisdom, passion and dedication to our students. All of the teachers at Temple Beth El Religious School possess those same attributes. This Shabbat service is dedicated to thanking and honoring teachers for influencing the lives of our children in such positive ways.
 At this year’s Education Shabbat service, in addition to honoring our educators, we will be honoring Roz Cooper, Director of the Consolidated High School of Jewish Studies (Hebrew High). Hebrew High is a cooperative Jewish high school between Temple Beth El and Temple Israel. To thank Roz for her 17 years of service as director, Temple Beth El and Temple Israel will host Shabbat services together. Worship will be led by the clergy of both temples and renowned Jewish musician Dan Nichols will be joining them. Our choir, Shir Kids, will be joined by Temple Israel’s youth choir to lend their beautiful voices to our Shabbat worship.
Dan Nichols is a singular talent in the world of Jewish music. He is one of the most dynamic, influential and beloved Jewish musicians in North America. Dan's melodies have become an integral part of the spiritual and liturgical experience of countless individuals and Jewish communities. Dan's live performances are legendary for their unrestrained energy and infectious spirit. We will have many opportunities to enjoy Dan’s talent over the weekend.
This will be an exciting and meaningful Shabbat service and an opportunity to thank the brilliant, dedicated and hard working faculty of our Religious School. If you would like to honor a teacher, please consider making a contribution to the Arthur Tirsun Education and Teacher Appreciation Fund.
Friday, March 10
6:15 pm - Preneg
7:00 pm - Temple Beth El and Temple Israel Joint Shabbat Service with Dan Nichols honoring Roz Cooper and our Jewish and Secular Educators followed by a Celebratory Oneg
Saturday, March 11
9:00 am - Congregational Shabbat Workshop: A Living Talmud with Rabbi Knight and Matt Kelly
11:00 am - Congregational Shabbat Service featuring Dan Nichols with Teen Band and Teen Vocal Ensemble
7:00 pm - Purim Havdalah, "Peace, Love and Rock & Roll" Megillah Reading and Concert with Dan Nichols at Temple Israel. Put on your best hippie tie-dye duds and celebrate Purim with a Beatles Megillah reading and Dan Nichols concert.
|
|
Be sure to join us Sunday, Mar. 12 for the community-wide Purim Carnival! Volunteers are needed- contact Sam Swire to lend a hand!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eliza Lieberman (front row), daughter of Katya Lezin and David Lieberman, was elected as next year's NFTY Religious and Cultural Vice President. Being a NFTY North American Board member is an incredible honor that comes with many responsibilities and duties. The Board works to both maintain and progress the Reform movement from generation to generation. Congrats, Eliza!
TBE's 20th Annual Comparative Religion Series will close Thursday, Mar. 9 with "
How warm and welcoming the TBE community is; everyone has been checking in with me to make sure I have started to make social connections and that I know how to get around Charlotte.
The weekend of February 10-12, we celebrated the installation of Rabbi Dusty Klass and welcomed Rabbi Paul Kipnes, our Sadie Levin Scholar-in-Residence. Friday night’s service was full of energy and spirit. Rabbi Kipnes shared stories of the impact that Rabbi Klass had on the members of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, CA, the congregation where Rabbi Klass served as rabbinic intern. The evening concluded with a festive Oneg complete with teens and SPICE members surprising Rabbi Klass with a Flash Mob! 
Every Tallit is on sale and there are dozens to choose from! Select from men’s and women’s tallitot in a variety of colors and styles, from traditional to contemporary, from simple to hand-tailored. Many include a matching tallit carry bag and kippah. Don’t forget, all profits from Discovered Traditions help fund TBE Religious School! 
