Temple Beth Elohim offers so many opportunities for involvement:  study, spiritual commitment and community enhancement.  These diverse and wonderful options encourage us to consciously choose the ways in which we will give of ourselves.

Although it may not be well known, there is a dedicated group of Caring Community members who bring hope and healing through creativity and the work of our hands.  We are a group of knitters – women, men and teens – who gather monthly to create “healing shawls.”  These beautifully crafted shawls vary in color and texture, the subtle signatures of individual knitters.  Every stitch, however, carries the same message:  our congregation cares deeply about you.  Whenever a shawl is given to someone in need of physical or spiritual healing, an accompanying card states, “It is our hope that as you wrap this shawl around you, you will feel the warmth and love of our spiritual community – enveloping you with prayers for good health and peaceful well-being.”

Our knitters also make items such as hats, mittens and scarves to bring warmth and comfort to those in need in a variety of living situations outside of our Temple community.

While knitting, we are conscious of our purpose.  We may not know recipients, but we do know our “work” and effort have significance.  If you are interested in a creative contribution of this kind, please consider joining us.  We meet in different homes on the third Sunday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  There are no deadlines – simply conversation, community, and yes, great joy.  We hope to see you soon.