Affinity Groups

Back Door Food Pantry: A collaborative effort between Temple Beth Emeth, St. Clare's Episcopal Church and the Muslim community to provide hunger relief with dignity.

Brotherhood: A social and service organization that promotes fellowship among the men of TBE.

Caring Community: A group of volunteers, clergy, and social workers offering physical, mental, and spiritual help.

Mishpacha: A group of queer Jews looking to build community, create new events and programming, and to explore all Judaism has to offer us.

Renaissance Group: TBE's social group for those 55 and over, plans social events throughout the year.

Sacred Aging Institute (SAI): For those who identify as seniors in our congregation. We offer a variety of opportunities for learning and connection, including class series, group discussions, guest speakers, and more. 

Social Action: A core group at TBE focusing on direct service, education, and advocacy.

Dayenu Circle: A movement of American Jews confronting the climate crisis with spiritual audacity and bold political action.

Racial Justice at TBE: Committed to learning about racism, its impact on our congregation and the broader community, and how we can work to be anti-racist.

Women of TBE: Striving to create a diverse community by welcoming and valuing the many voices, experiences and identities of all women -- regardless of temple affiliation.

Youth: Various groups defined by age range that participate in social and social justice activities.