Dear TBT Friends,
As we close another remarkable calendar year at Temple Beth Tikvah, I want to share heartfelt congratulations on all we have accomplished together. Our congregation has grown stronger in every meaningful way. Financially, we are on firmer footing. Membership continues to rise, with more young adults and young families choosing to join our community. Our programming has expanded in both diversity and depth, and our social action efforts now reflect a broader range of opportunities to learn, connect, and serve. Attendance at many of our signature events has also grown, demonstrating the energy and commitment within our congregation.
At the heart of these successes are the volunteers who bring everything to life. Board members, committee members, and individuals who step forward—whether once or often—are the reason TBT continues to thrive. And there is always room for (and always a need for) more hands and more voices. Whether you have a single idea to offer, want to help with a major event like our community Seder, or are interested in coordinating a new social media page, there is a place for every level of time and energy.
More volunteer possibilities:
- Adult Education (ideation, coordination)
- Social Action (ideation, coordination)
- Oneg set up at Erev Shabbat services
- Security committee
- Social Media
- Communications Committee (building policies, ideation)
- Social events (ideation, coordination)
- Ritual Committee
- Membership Engagement Committee
Reach out to us at shalom@bethtikvahbend.org with your questions and ideas.
Your board continues to build the infrastructure required for a vibrant future—investing your contributions wisely, strengthening our financial position, and producing the foundational policies that will guide our decisions for years to come. All of this supports our long-term goal of hiring a full-time rabbi to lead us with consistency, presence, and spiritual depth.
As president, I want to thank each of you for the many ways you have contributed this year: attending services, giving financially, volunteering your time, or engaging in our social action work. Every act of participation strengthens us. Every connection builds community. And together, we are creating a congregation that reflects the best of who we are.
With gratitude,
Ginger Weeden
President, Temple Beth Tikvah