Congregation Beth Torah

Today Beth Torah hosted the fourth Community Assembly of the Good Faith Network. This was Beth Torah’s third time hosting the assembly.

Over 400 people attended to discuss the progress GFN has made and to choose the forth topic of attention for 2024-2025 … Elder Care.

Damien Timms - our Executive Director - gave the welcome and opening prayer.

It was a privilege to host and Beth Yorah looks forward to continuing its close relationship with the Good Faith Network.

We've got everything we need right here. Let's do this!

Shavua Tov, friends!

Moses tells us that Torah is not too far away. It is not in the heavens, that we should say, "Who among us can go up and get it?" Neither is it beyond the sea, that we should say, "Who among us can cross to the other side and git it?" No, the thing is very close to us, in our mouth and in our heart, to observe it.

The same with Shabbat. It is not out there somehwere, it is in here. With us. Wherever we are. May you all find the shalom within on this Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom, all....

You Rocked The JFS Food Drive! 1,943 lbs!

Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!

Yes I said three thank you's, because I cannot thank you all enough. This is a worthy and oh so important effort. Feeding those who go without is one the most important mitzvot we can engage in. Our Beth Torah Family showed up and stepped in and gave with gusto. Thank you so much. All up we collected 1,943 lbs of food to go to those who need it.

We truly are the community we need.

Damien Timms.

Congregation Beth Torah 5785 High Holy Days.

Thank you all for making our High Holy Days meaningful, enriching, purposeful, and special with so many people. From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur to Sukkot to Erev Simchat Torah, you turned up with your usual Beth Torah energy and smiles. So many of you participated and the feedback has been particularly joyful and positive.

You saw and noted the efforts of all involved. It was a truly inspiring and meaningful High Holy Days Season. Please enjoy just some of the many photos taken during that time (some are from the live feed and not taken during services). Many blessings to you all.

Our Annual Beth Torah Spice Drive Is Back!

We have filled the food pantry shelf with staples, and now we take the opportunity to help families in need beautify and enhance their dishes. Now through November 30 we will be collecting spices for the JFS Food Pantry, culminating in Spice Up the Night Havdalah. Help us ensure our local families in need have everything they need for a delicious meal!

The Weiner Religious School is IN the news.

Surf over and have a read about Sara Glass, Dov the Bear, and more!

Beth Torah brings back ‘prayer bears’ at the Weiner Religious School under new director - Kansas City Jewish Chronicle Since 1920, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle has provided its readers with Jewish news and opinion from a variety of perspectives — local, regional, national and international. The paper is mailed to subscribers each week and also is available for purchase at The Chronicle’s office.

Shavua Tov, friends.... Have a great week!

May Shabbat stretch gently before you, full of shalom...

Shabbat Shalom, all...

Our Fall Blood Drive is coming up!

Will you be a hero and give blood? Stocks are always low and all blood types are needed. Your blood donation can potentially save three lives. What better mitzvah could there be??

Scan the QR code to register OR go to the link below.
Thank you all.

https://beth-torah.org/blood-drive

This week may you find moments of sun peeking through the clouds...

Shavua Tov, Friends.

May shalom rise from the well of the Holy and meet you where you are this Shabbat...

Shabbat Shalom, friends.

But could I get some more text-driven info on the Four Species?

Yes, yes you may.

https://www.sefaria.org/topics/the-four-species?sort=Relevance&tab=notable-sources

Looking for more ways to celebrate Sukkot? Here’s a place to start!

https://reformjudaism.org/sukkot-customs-and-rituals