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Message from Rabbi Sarah Livschitz
Hello from Bend!
With endless gratitude for each of you who made it possible, Margalit and I are officially residents of Bend! I am so excited to get into the Bend spirit with a river walk this Wednesday, and then to come together in community for Shabbat this Friday evening.
My priority is to get to know each of you. Even if you can’t come to an event – or if you can but want to spend more time talking – you can book a coffee/meeting with me via our main email shalom@bethtikvahbend.org. If you see me out and about, please also say hi!
You will see new events pop up in our TBT calendar. Shabbat is the best Jewish holiday in my opinion (and a lot of you have told me that you agree!). Most months will now have two Friday evening services: Erev Shabbat with Julie and the band, whom we love so much; and Kabbalat Shabbat, a relaxed evening of singing with me, to welcome in Shabbat. We will also have a Shabbat morning Torah study once a month.
With much warmth,
Rabbi Sarah
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
President’s Message
From Ginger Weeden
Dear TBT Community,
Our first few weeks with Rabbi Sarah Livschitz have been inspiring, and I am deeply grateful for the energy she brings to our community.
Already, Rabbi Sarah is creating meaningful connections among our members, Bend newcomers, and Jewish residents seeking a sense of belonging. She is engaging a broader, more diverse cross-section of our congregation and inviting each person to experience Jewish life in new ways.
Our first River Walk with the Rabbi offered a wonderful example.
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Divrei Torah
Rabbi Sarah Livschitz
Having lived here for only a month, I can already see why people love Bend so much! The vistas are breathtaking, the hikes are plentiful and beautiful, and there are so many community events. I have also really appreciated meeting so many of you, and seeing how you welcome me just as you have welcomed each other.
Each of these things feels like a spark of goodness in a moment where we really need to search out those sparks.
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