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First B’not Mitzvah Class 2019

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Rabbi Lauren Werber Selected by CJN as 1 of 18 Difference Makers for 2019

Rabbi Lauren Werber will be honored in November 2019 by the Cleveland Jewish News as 1 of 18 people in N.E. Ohio who have excelled at performing tikkun olam.  She exemplifies mensch-like qualitities: community mindedness, honor, integrity and generosity.    We are so very proud of our Rabbi….!!!

 

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Preschool Kids

Our preschool kids enjoy a fun shabbat music class

Temple B'nai Abraham pic

Our Synagogue

Our synagogue serving the West side Cleveland suburbs

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix jemerman May 19, 2023

Arts and Culture
an image of Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of Netflix's
As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories

Together At Sinai: Four Conversion Stories jemerman May 18, 2023

Introduction to Judaism
am image of Mt. Sinai in the dessert
On Shavuot, many of us study the Book of Ruth. Lauded by Rabbinic tradition as a righteous convert, Ruth’s story continues to resonate with the experiences of many Jews-by-choice today.

In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku

In The Wilderness: Numbers in Haiku jemerman May 10, 2023

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

Crossing Over

Crossing Over jemerman May 9, 2023

Conversion
Josh Rodriguez and his wife Laurie taking a selfie in front of their house
I’m feeling very peaceful today. I went to the mikvah this morning. I was a little nervous, just because official rites of passage can be a little scary. But I knew everyone was going to be super nice and supportive (and they were!).