Welcome to Peninsula Temple Beth El
We inspire and nourish your spirit by cultivating an energetic, engaged Jewish community enwrapped in Torah, music, worship, belonging, justice, and Israel.
Town Hall Meeting, Israel Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who attended our Town Hall meeting last night. We hope you enjoyed your evening and learned more about the ways you can be involved in our community, through the activities fair.
The Israel panel discussion facilitated by Steve Sarver was rich and powerful. PTBE is grateful to Seth Brysk from Jewish Community Federation and Daryl Messinger from ARZA for bringing their perspectives on Israel post-October 7th. Daryl referred to the latest statement from the Reform Movement, shared here, which we encourage you to read: The Moment We Are In, The Future We Pray For.
Looking for ways to support Israel?
Check out a rich variety of resources from financial aid to advocacy; from participation to connection. Explore these resources from ARZA and Jewish Community Federation.
PTBE in the News!
Mazal Tov! We are excited to share that Peninsula Temple Beth El has been chosen by The J readers as their "FAVORITE" in the categories of "Innovative Programming" and "Gift Shops" on the Peninsula and in the South Bay! PTBE and other winners will be announced in a special issue of J News on December 22nd.
PTBE 2023 Annual Report
Chronicled on these pages you will find photos, stories, and messages that paint a beautiful picture of who we are and what makes PTBE special. We are thankful for the clergy, staff, and volunteer leaders who bring our worship, celebrations, and programs to life – with an added special thanks to Steve Sarver, PTBE Board Trustee, and Anita Siu, Visual Communication Specialist, for their work on this report.
Find the annual report flipbook here.
Announcing PTBE’s new Eitz Chaim, Tree of Life
“Just as my ancestors planted for me, so do I plant for future generations” ~ Talmud,
Taanit 23a
The new Tree of Life will be prominently installed on the large outdoor breezeway wall—in between our main entrance and the Education Wing, as pictured, making these special tributes visible immediately upon entering our campus. Our community’s 750 existing leaves will be incorporated into the new design, interspersed with leaves being purchased now as new tributes. Plenty of leaves/boulders are available for tributes right now and for years to come.
Order your Tree of Life Tributes and learn more here.