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Central Oregon’s Jewish Reform Congregation

Events

  1. 15 Nov
  2. 16 Nov

    Vindaloo with the Jews

    12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  3. 17 Nov

    Board Meeting

    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  4. 18 Nov

    Ladies Lunch

    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  5. 20 Nov
  6. 21 Nov

    Family Friendly Shabbat

    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Find Your Connection

About TBT

For Jewish families, retirees and singles at every level of faith, Temple Beth Tikvah provides a comforting embrace for the soul of your DNA.
Read more about TBT 

Temple Beth Tikvah has a wealth of Jewish programming for families with children from toddlers to teens. We greatly respect the needs of our children and feel it is important to support the families while nurturing their child’s own Jewish values and growth.
Read more about our Family programming

Shabbat Services

Join us to welcome Shabbat on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. For more information, click here. For our calendar of services and events, click here.

 

Membership Payment

You can make your membership payment here.

Order Your Tribute Bookplates 

Honor your loved ones with a beautiful bookplate capturing the character of Central Oregon. For more information and to order your bookplate for our Shabbat Mishkan T’filah and our High Holy Days prayer books, the Mishkan HaNefesh: Machzor for the Days of Awe, click here.

Messages

Divrei Tikvah
From Rabbi Sara Abrams

On Abraham and Sarah’s sojourn to the land of Canaan, the two have a series of encounters — with the Creator, with the kings of the region, and with Melchizedek, the high priest of the Most High God. They have set out on a journey of faith to a new land where God’s blessing for them will manifest in their lives and in the generations to come. And yet, even after Abraham’s direct blessing from God, he is blessed again later in the chapter by the high priest. Why did Abraham, who was already blessed by God Himself, need to be blessed again by a human?

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President’s Message
From Ginger Weeden

The High Holy Days offered us a time of reflection, renewal, and reconnection—and this year, Temple Beth Tikvah truly shone. 

Our sanctuary was filled with members and guests who came together for beautiful, engaging services led by Rabbi Sara Abrams. The warmth and care of our volunteers made every gathering—from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur—a meaningful and seamless experience.    Read more about the holidays and the recent board meeting.

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

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.

Nobody Wants This, Season Two: Netflix's Awkward Conversion Class

Nobody Wants This, Season Two: Netflix's Awkward Conversion Class jemerman

Season two of "Nobody Wants This" humorously explores Jewish life, relationships, and identity.

From Ancient Ruins to Modern Marvels: 10 Must-See Sites in Israel

From Ancient Ruins to Modern Marvels: 10 Must-See Sites in Israel jemerman

Ten unforgettable experiences allow visitors to discover friendship, adventure, and connection across Israel.