Welcome to Temple Beth El, Aptos CA
Our hearts are with the people of Pittsburgh and the families and friends of Joyce Fienburg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, 
Melvin Wax and Irving Younger.
Please read the statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacob’s statement responding the shooting at Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh here.
Recently, we witnessed the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history— the attack at the
Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. This Shabbat, we are responding with our greatest show of solidarity, a continental Solidarity Shabbat with the Jewish community of Pittsburgh.
Fight hate with love—stand in solidarity and donate. Read more here.
Temple Beth El Jewish Community CenterReform Judaism, Santa Cruz Style
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Click here for information about renting our facility for your next meeting or special event.
MEMBERSHIP
Are you interested in joining Temple Beth El, or just interested in getting to know us better?
Read about us,
about being a member, and meet our
clergy and staff.
DID YOU KNOW?
Temple Beth El Aptos is the largest Jewish organization in Santa Cruz County.
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As a Reform congregation, we are inclusive Jews of all backgrounds.
UPCOMING
Brotherhood Brunch
A Retrospective on the Korean and Vietnam Wars in Honor of our Veterans
Sunday, November 11, 10:00 AM
Get more information here.
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Brotherhood Hikes Nisene Marks
Open to all TBE members
Saturday, November 17, 10:00 AM
Get more information here.
ON THE TABLE
Join in the process of debating and arguing about important issues!
RABBI'S CORNER
Rabbi Paula Marcus shares her thoughts, insights, and inspirations in the Rabbi's Corner
Want to contact one of our Rabbis? Here is how:
Senior Rabbi Paula Marcus
pmarcus@tbeaptos.org
Associate Rabbi Shifra Weiss=Penzias
swp@tbeaptos.org
EDUCATION
Temple School and Simcha Preschool foster a love of Jewish learning in a joyful, engaging and supportive community. Read More
SENIOR CONNECTIONS
Daytime programs offer a rich variety of lectures, discussions, films, musical and dramatic performances, art and health workshops, luncheons, and popular community excursions. Read More.
NEW TO SANTA CRUZ?
Santa Cruz County is at the north side of Monterey Bay, on California’s central coast. Santa Cruz is home to an old and vibrant Jewish Community.
Support Temple Beth El
Temple Beth El is a sacred community—a Kehillah Kedoshah—and we rely on the generosity of our congregants and members of the broader Santa Cruz area community. Your contribution ensures that we can continue to offer inspirational worship, stimulating educational programs and meaningful activities to build connections amongst our temple families. Thank you.