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Robert Berent

84th Anniversary Celebration

A beautiful night of music and dance and interfaith community appreciation. City Island is a special place, indeed. Over 100 people came from near and far, including nearby churches and the Free Mason lodge, to join members of our congregation in celebrating Temple Beth El’s 84th Anniversary Dinner Dance, and …

Passover Seder at TBE -3/31

Join Rabbi David for a musical, mystical, memorable and transformational community Passover Seder on Saturday, March 31st,. With traditional songs, modern technology and a new caterer, we’ll make the exodus from bondage to liberation alive within and between us. If you don’t have a family seder to  attend — joining …

Candlelight Vigil on Lawn

In solidarity with those mourning and those suffering from wounds, both physical and emotional, we met at 8pm on Wednesday, June 15th …

Gala Spring Shabbaton/Anniversary

Dinner Dance Ahead–Ahoy! In just one week, beginning with Shabbos eve on April 1 our gala spring shabbaton takes off. It’s here! …

Holy Breath, Holy Body

Since February 15th (at 7:30 pm), a new yoga course has been presented on Monday evenings at Temple Beth-El of City island. …

Tu B’Shevat Seder A Success

Due to Winter Storm Jonas  our seder for Tu B’shevat  was postponed to February 7th. Fortunately, this weekend’s snow wasn’t a problem …

Mitzvah & Mysticism: Adult Education Series

On January 19, Rabbi David will begin our spring adult education series entitled “Mitzvah & Mysticism” – a six-month survey of Jewish holy doings (e.g. lighting Shabbat candles, affixing doorpost mezuzot, wearing a tallit) through both traditional and mystical lenses.

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