Lifecycle Events
From birth to B’nai Mitzvah, from weddings to memorials, Temple Beth-El is honored to be part of the sacred moments that shape your Jewish journey.
B'nai Mitzvah
Becoming B’nai Mitzvah is a significant and sacred milestone in a young person’s Jewish life. At Temple Beth-El, we guide each student and their family through a personalized journey of learning, growth, and spiritual connection.
With the support of our clergy, educators, and community, students deepen their understanding of Jewish tradition, develop leadership skills, and take their place in our congregation as responsible and engaged Jewish adults.
We are proud to celebrate this meaningful step with you and your family.
Weddings
Mazal tov on your engagement and upcoming wedding!
At this joyful and sacred time in your life, the clergy, staff, and community of Temple Beth-El are honored to support you as you prepare for your once-in-a-lifetime simchah (celebration) and begin building your Jewish home together.
As an inclusive congregation, our clergy are delighted to work with Jewish, interfaith, and same-sex couples. We look forward to walking with you through this meaningful journey and celebrating this special moment by your side.​
Funerals & Our Cemeteries
Temple Beth-El is here for you with compassion and care during life’s most difficult moments. Our clergy are available to offer support during the phases of dying, guidance in planning a meaningful funeral, and help in commemorating the memory of a loved one. They work closely with families to officiate services and deliver heartfelt eulogies that honor each life with dignity and respect. Temple Beth-El also maintains and cares for our congregation’s cemeteries, offering a sacred and respectful resting place for generations past and future.
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For more information, please contact Ariel Rosen at arosen@beth-elsa.org
or 210-733-9135 ext. 107
Baby Namings
Our clergy are honored to help families celebrate this sacred occasion with a baby naming or blessing ceremony. Whether held during a Shabbat service or a private gathering, these ceremonies offer a meaningful way to mark your child’s arrival and connect them to the Jewish community and tradition. ​
Birthday's & Anniversaries
Whether you're marking a birthday or a special anniversary, our clergy offer blessings during Shabbat services to honor these meaningful moments. It’s a beautiful way to share your simchah with the community and receive heartfelt wishes for health, happiness, and continued blessings.
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For more information, please contact Dollie Closna at dollie@beth-elsa.org or 210-733-9135 ext. 106
Yahrzeit
Temple Beth-El honors the memory of loved ones by reading their names during Shabbat services on the anniversary of their passing. Our clergy and community offer support and comfort as you mark this meaningful moment.
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For more information, please contact Dollie Closna at dollie@beth-elsa.org or 210-733-9135 ext. 106