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Love and Judaism
By Rabbi Amy L. Morrison
May 2025
Judaism, at its heart, teaches that love is not just a concept but the very essence of our connection to one another and to God. The Torah calls us to "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18), a powerful commandment that goes beyond familial love or romantic affection. It reminds us that love takes many forms: it is in the kindness we show to strangers, the empathy we offer to those in need, and the selflessness we embrace in our daily lives...
From the President
By Mike Shapiro,President
May 2025
Brief history: I became President Elect for the first time in 2003, when Rabbi Torop began his third year at Temple Beth-El. I then became President Elect for a second time when he announced his retirement two decades later. I was then elected Temple President once again two months before Rabbi Mangold's arrival. At TBE, Temple Presidents typically serve a two year term. My two year term has covered three years with Rabbi Mangold and will include two years with Rabbi Morrison. Apparently, 3+2 = 2 using TBE math...
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