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MINYAN & SHABBAT SERVICE TIMES AND VIRTUAL LINKS
The schedule may be different on holidays. See the TBE calendar.
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TISHA B'AV AT TEMPLE BETH EL - AUGUST 2nd - 3rd
The Ninth of Av, Tisha b’Av, is one of the most solemn dates on the Jewish Calendar. This year, Tisha b’Av is observed beginning Saturday evening, August 2nd, through the evening of Sunday, August 3rd.
Tisha b'Av marks the destruction of both the first and second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies. Among the observances of Tisha b'Av is fasting, not wearing leather, not bathing, and reciting Lamentations and elegies.
Saturday night, August 2nd - Services at TBE, 9:00 p.m. in candlelight and including chanting Eicha (Lamentations).
Sunday morning - Shacharit at 9:00 a.m. Tallit and Tefillin are NOT worn.
Sunday afternoon - Mincha at 2:00 p.m. Tallit and Tefillin ARE worn.
3:00 p.m. - Tisha b'Av Discussion with Shari Spark, Beth Daskin, Miriam Harris-Botzum and Dan Leisawitz: "Why do Jews Fast?"
While it has become commonplace to associate food with Jewish celebrations, the abstention from food plays a critical role in Jewish consciousness. What fast days exist in Judaism and what is their purpose spiritually ?
Join us for discussion and chevruta learning following the mincha service.
Sign up for the mincha discussion HERE
Contact shari@bethelallentown, 610-435-3521 x127, for additional information.
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Let's Cook Together
Foods of our ancestors
2025 Fall Cooking Classes
$18 per class
approximately 2 hours/class
All classes on Tuesdays, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Please sign up!
Click Here to Sign Up
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TAI CHI Classes on Tuesdays
We are starting our next session of Tai Chi classes on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. This will be a 7-week session. The classes will be held at Temple Beth El in the Wax Auditorium.
New Time for the Beginner Class.
The Beginner Class will be held from 11:00am-12:00pm.
The Advanced Class with weapons will be held from 12:15pm-1:15pm .
The All-Levels Class will be held from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
The cost is $14 per class. You can also pay for the whole session at once for $98.
If interested in the beginner class, you must register in advance.
I will also have liability release forms to sign if needed. Please email or call Helaine Young at h.young@rcn.com, 610-703-6268 with any questions. Payments by cash or check to Helaine Young due first dy of class.