About TBE

Our deeply held beliefs and principles which guide the actions and behaviors of the congregation:

• TBE's congregational family is founded on the values of warmth, togetherness, openness, belonging, caring, and the sharing of Jewish living.
  
• TBE values Jewish religious and cultural education for children and adults.
  
• TBE is committed to the Reform movement and its response to Jewish and social issues.
  
• TBE values the full opportunity for members to express their spirituality and belief in God.
  
• TBE is a home and place to meet the needs of the congregation in regard to worship, Jewish identity and life cycle events.
  
• The concept of Genesis (see below) exemplifies our belief that people of different faiths can share, understand each other, and draw mutual strength from the relationship.

Genesis of Ann Arbor

Genesis, founded in 1976, manages the building co-owned by Temple Beth Emeth and St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church. Members of both congregations comprise the Genesis board. Each congregation maintains its own identity as a religious group; however several times a year there are joint celebrations such as an Erev Thanksgiving Service and joint Adult Choir concerts. This joint arrangement of over thirty years demonstrates that people of two different faiths can live and work together in harmony.