Welcome to Beth Hillel Temple
Reform Judaism is thriving at Beth Hillel Temple, where the spiritual needs of Jews living in Southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois are met. We are a warm and caring community that comes together to celebrate Jewish life and culture.
Meaningful services, innovative programming, and quality education are offered for all ages. The size of our small but growing membership of 137 families enables us to have rich intergenerational experiences, involved members, and a community that feels like an extended family. We welcome all who wish to celebrate Jewish life: families, singles and couples, gay and lesbian Jews, interfaith couples, and Jews by choice.
Beth Hillel is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism. The congregation was founded in 1924/25, and our building was erected in 1927. We are proud to have just completed a project to remodel our building and make it accessible to all.
BHT Reopening Committee Update (8/7/20)
Given increased infection rates in Wisconsin at this time and observing that local masking and social distancing practices continue to be slack, Beth Hillel will postpone all discussion about reopening our building and in-person programming until at least October, after all of the fall holidays have concluded. In keeping with Jewish ethics, the Committee believes that Beth Hillel’s highest value should always be pikuach nefesh, the saving of a life, and that keeping our activities remote is the best way to show: V’ahavta l’rei’echa kamocha, Love your neighbor as yourself; care for our own health and the health of others.
The Committee took to heart a strong statement from the Wisconsin Council of Churches recommending this course of action. The Council noted that the time and energy that has been put into “reopening” discussion is taking away from the core mission of religious communities and causing unnecessary stress to staff, clergy and volunteers. The BHT committee conceded that this was true at Beth Hillel as well.
As a result, it was determined that our BSBH School will open remotely on Sep 13 and remain online only until at least Winter Break, unless conditions improve dramatically. As was previously announced, all fall holiday observances and temple programming will be remote until further notice.
BHT Office Manager, Philipp Butnik, will continue to work out of the Temple office, but the building is closed to other members. Drop off and pick up will be allowed by pre-arrangement only. Rabbi Feingold will continue to work from home. As always, she can be reached through email and voicemail at the temple office.
Your understanding is appreciated.
BHT COVID Reopening Committee: David Domash, Ritual Committee; Rabbi Dena Feingold; Dr. Platina Gershtenson, Leadership Council; Steven Goldberg, Building Committee; Todd Letven, LC and BSBH School; Dr. Mimi Snyderman Platt; Dr. Steven Schwimmer; Dr. Harley Sobin
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Resources for further information:
Centers for Disease Control
Wisconsin Department of Public Health
Kenosha County Health Department
Create a meaningful Shabbat at home
Thu, August 13 2020
23 Av 5780
Mavens in Our Midst:
Thursday, Aug 13 [7:00pm] - A Visit to El Salvador with Alice Thomson. Learn about the service trip Alice went on in early 2020 and about the history and struggles of this Central American nation.
Tuesday, August 25 [7:00pm] Mavens in Our Midst/"Nosh-On" - Learn to Make Kreplach for the High Holy Days! with Rabbi Feingold and Abby Backer. These two have picked up the baton in the Feingold family to keep the tradition going that began with Sylvia Feingold's mother, Rachel Binstock, and perhaps well before. Now you can make them too!
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