Temple Beth El of Boca Raton – Schaefer Family Campus

I am so blessed to be a part of this wonderful temple. Besides the services and Religious school which are both wonderful, during this time of economic disaster, they reached out to ME to see if they might be able to help as I am a single mom and small business owner. Can’t wait for my son’s Bar Mitzvah in 2022!!

Temple Beth El is Judaism in action, where its beautiful Commandments, rituals and traditions are actualized to make the world a better place. The clergy and administration are dedicated to nourishing every aspect of your life, from religious observance to education to fostering new friendships.

It is a relatively large congregation, but it always feels small and cozy,

I walked in knowing no one. Elinor Josephson gave me a tour of the campus and said, “We want you.” And she meant it. (I think there are really ten of her, as she’s there to help with everything!)

Early on, I needed advice from our Senior Rabbi, Dan Levin. I put it off, concerned about his packed schedule and my newness. But it was important, so I asked for 10 minutes. He gave me an hour, wisely guiding me and then offering a prayer for my son. That hour is indelible in my heart. He wears his beautiful soul on his face.

The day school is incomparable. They’ll wrap your child in their arms like family. (One of my degrees is a Master’s in Jewish Education from Hebrew University, so I feel qualified to comment.)

You’ll get to know Rabbi Weisman’s deep passion for social justice and Rabbi Jessica Mates’ dedication to education. You’ll hear the magnificent voices of Cantors Lori Brock and Michelle Auslander Cohen reaching God’s ears.

I don’t know when TBE’s leaders have time to sleep, but their efforts resonate, like a great bell ringing forth, beyond the Temple walls and throughout our community. Indeed, making it a better place.

Temple Beth El provides so many opportunities to share religious, family, and community happenings for all ages and styles. I have been blessed to have my family participate in Shabbat services, preschool, holidays, religious school, B’nai Mitzvah, and ongoing social action for three decades. TBE has been there in good times and times of need. The clergy and staff as well as all the wonderful friends I’ve made there, have provided years of Jewish education, community, and support. Thank you TBE! Looking forward to the next decade.

A little after we moved to Boca Raton, we decided to go “Temple Shopping”, and attended services at different synagogues in the area. Many of them were beautiful and welcoming, however, TBE, besides that, felt just right. There was something about everything and everyone that was telling us that TBE was the place where we’d continue our spiritual experience for our family. Of course we joined and the rest is history, and today we’ve been members for probably almost 20 years and TBE has been next to us in good and not so great times. And the one thing we like the most? The people: both clergy, staff, volunteers and other members are the best. And if we had to choose a Temple again, we’d be choosing the same.

We love Temple Beth El. The services are very uplifting, and every time, the Rabbis make us laugh about something. The songs are in Hebrew, so you feel you are truly in Synagogue.And both Cantors have amazing voices. When we miss a Friday, we feel like something is missing in our week. We are “older adults”, but there is something for everyone. Our grandchildren even love to come and participate in walking with the Torahs, and breaking the Challah.