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A BIT ABOUT US
The Akron Jewish community has a rich history of involvement in the community from its members. We are a sacred community dedicated to growing Jewishly. We seek to provide a wide range of spiritual, cultural, social, and lifelong learning experiences to all who are looking for a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community.
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A note about Isolation
For some of us, being asked to quarantine, or self-isolate is a scary, anxious, or depressing thought. If you are feeling lonely,please reach out by email or phone.
The Beth El Caring Committee
Interested in volunteering for, or are in you in need of services from the Beth El Caring Committee?
Please contact us at:
bethelcares750@gmail.com
KIDDUSH
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Meet rabbi Lipton
Beth El Congregation is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Jeremy Lipton as its new spiritual leader.
Rabbi Jeremy Lipton has more than 25 years of experience as a Rabbi, Hazzan, educator and Jewish community leader in Conservative congregations in Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Toulouse, France. During his recent tenure in Minneapolis, he served as the Head of School for Talmud Torah, a community-wide Jewish school. Rabbi Lipton is excited about this new chapter in his life. He especially looks forward to becoming “immersed in a tight-knit Jewish community, where clergy have the opportunity to really get to know their members on a personal, interactive level, allowing them to be engaged in every aspect of their lives.”
Rabbi Lipton received his rabbinic ordination from the Academy of Jewish Religion in Yonkers, New York. He received his cantorial commission from the Cantors Assembly of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Rabbi Lipton also holds a master’s degree in Jewish
studies, as well as both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music. Rabbi Lipton‘s wife Kay is a Musicologist. They have two sons – Jonathan, who lives in Los Angeles, and Adam, who lives in Austin, Texas.
UPCOMING
Following a successful launch of ScholarStream 5781, we are excited to announce a full year of ScholarStream learning in 5782! Beginning in October 2021 and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, the Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions are partnering to offer eight (8) series that will bring our Beth El community face-to-face with the brightest and most engaging scholars our movement has to offer.
Any member of Beth El Congregation may register for one or any combination of these series of classes for FREE by clicking HERE, entering the Private Coupon Code* under “Event Fees,” and then clicking “Apply.”
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COUPON CODE IS CASE SENSITIVE [IN YOUR E-BLAST*] AND IS FOR THE USE OF BETH EL CONGREGATION MEMBERS ONLY.)
REGISTRATION LINK
Please be sure that to register for each series in which you plan to participate. Registrants will receive the ZOOM link for each series in a reminder email sent about a week before the start of each series, and again on the morning of each session. The deadline to register for a given session is 10 AM ET on the morning of the session.
THE FULL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE SERIES
CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
Series #3: The Roots of Conservative Judaism
Tuesdays, December 7, 14, 21 @8:00pm
Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz - Conservative Judaism: Origins, History, Assets and Opportunities Conservative Judaism provided a compelling vision for a Judaism—traditional in orientation and embracing of evolutionary change—that captured the hearts and minds of so many twentieth century American Jews. What were its origins? Why/how did JTS serve as its incubator and disseminator? And why am I convinced that Conservative Judaism is well poised to meet the religious needs of North American Jews in the current moment?
Series #4: The Other Within - Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity in a Pluralistic Movement
Wednesdays, January 19, 26 and February 2, 9 at @8:00pm
Series #5: Halakha - The Process Moving Forward & the Forward-Moving Process
Wednesdays, February 16, 23 and March 2, 9@8:00 pm
Series #6: The Power of the Prophets
Tuesdays, March 22, 29 and April 5, 12 at 8:00 PM
Series #7: Liturgy of Miracles - Hanukkah, Purim, & Yom Ha’atzmaut
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @8:00pm
Series #8: Israel - Models of Resilience
Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1 @1:00pm
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