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Special Announcement: Temple Beth Tikvah welcomes Rabbi Sarah Livschitz as our full-time resident rabbi
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth Tikvah are pleased to share wonderful news with our Jewish community of Central Oregon. Rabbi Sarah Livschitz has officially accepted the position as the full-time resident rabbi of Temple Beth Tikvah. Her term will begin officially on July 1, 2026.
This moment represents an important milestone in the life of our congregation. For many years, our community has envisioned the day when a full-time rabbi would live and work alongside us here in Central Oregon. With Rabbi Sarah’s arrival, that vision becomes a reality.
Rabbi Sarah brings deep learning, thoughtful leadership, and a genuine commitment to Jewish life and community. The Board of Directors looks forward to working closely with her as we continue building a vibrant and welcoming congregation together.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the many congregants whose commitment and support helped bring this milestone to fruition. Special gratitude goes to the members of the Rabbi Search Committee, who devoted significant time, care, and discernment to this process. Their thoughtful work and steady dedication have helped guide Temple Beth Tikvah to this important moment. The strength of our congregation continues to grow through the generosity of members who give their time and leadership to our shared future.
In the months ahead, we look forward to welcoming Rabbi Sarah into our community and beginning this exciting new chapter together.
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.
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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.
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Messages
Divrei Tikvah
From Rabbi Sara Abrams
It’s my bat mitzvah this month—not my first reading from the Torah, but my “rabbi bat mitzvah.”
Thirteen years ago, on May 19th, 2013, I was ordained as a Reform rabbi. As I call that day to mind, I am flooded with warm memories, particularly of the presence of family, friends, colleagues, and mentors who walked so tenderly and kindly with me so that I could wear the title “rabbi” proudly. Many of those who taught me and modeled for me how to be a rabbi have passed on, yet their teachings remain.
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President’s Message
From Ginger Weeden
As we close our 2025–2026 fiscal year, I want to extend sincere thanks to our current Board of Directors for their thoughtful leadership and steady commitment. This has been a year of meaningful progress.
Together, the board supported the search for and successful contracting with Rabbi Sarah Livschitz, who will serve as our full-time resident rabbi for the next three years. They also worked diligently to codify many of the protocols and procedures that strengthen our daily operations, helping ensure continuity and clarity as we grow.
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