Libraries
At Temple Beth El, we proudly maintain both a Children’s Library and an Adult’s Library. Together, these multimedia resource centers serve our congregation and the community-at-large by:
- Preserving the rich literature of the Jewish people
- Providing an environment conducive to study, thought, and contemplation
- Supplying materials for research, supplemental, and recreational reading
- Promoting independent study and individualized instruction
- Offering educational programs that encourage learning and an interest in our Jewish heritage
- Preparing exhibits/displays to complement our Temple’s programming
Children's Library
Our Children's Library is open on Sunday mornings during Religious School. Books are available for every age level and cover such topics as: the holidays, bible stories, life cycle events, bibliographies about famous Jewish people, and stories about the experiences of Jewish children and families. Students who are in second grade or older may check out books for a two-week period; parents may check out books for their younger children.
Library Committee
Our Library Committee welcomes volunteers interested in the following activities:
- Signing books in and out
- Organizing fundraising programs to purchase new Jewish books
- Raising awareness of and planning activities for Jewish book month (November)
- Providing book reviews, reading lists, and bibliographies
- Preparing exhibits and displays, particularly during Jewish Book Month as well as in conjunction with themes, holidays, speakers, or programming presented by the Temple or its affiliate groups
- Writing a quarterly book review for Temple Talk
- Organizing and publicizing various library events held throughout the year
For more information, please leave a message at the Library message board at (949) 362-3999 ext. 508.
Book Clubs
Daytime Book Club
Our Daytime Book Club provides you with the opportunity to read one of the Jewish-themed books selected (list is available in the library) each month and enjoy an exchange of ideas.
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 11:30am -1pm
People of the Book
Join a fabulous group as we explore Jewish-themed books. This book club will give you the opportunity to read one of the selected books each month and enjoy a discussion of the book’s themes.
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 7:30pm in the Adult Library
Coordinator: Wendy Levin wenlevin@comline.com
Click here for the reading list
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