OUR MISSION: The mission of Temple B’nai Jeshurun is to be a Reform Jewish congregation that is a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community.

OUR VISION:  We seek engagement with Judaism through spirituality, worship, community, social action and education to create richer and more meaningful lives.

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Proud JEWS

Proud JEWS jemerman

Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word "JEW" carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding "Proud JEWs" to the sidewalk.

Sacred Spaces, Sacred Responsibility: Practical Lifesaving Steps

Sacred Spaces, Sacred Responsibility: Practical Lifesaving Steps jemerman

Very few people plan to save a life; but maybe it's time to change that thinking.

No Holiday Dilemma this December

No Holiday Dilemma this December ltheodore2

I looked forward to the lights that adorn houses and streets in celebration of the holiday, not to mention watching Christmas specials on television and getting extra days off work to be with family. However, things changed last year when my family and I joined our friends to help them decorate their Christmas tree.

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience

Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience jemerman

In times of uncertainty, many Jews have found solace and strength in objects that carry meaning beyond their physical form.