Congregation Beth Elohim, founded in 1861, is one of the fastest growing and most vibrant synagogues in New York City. CBE, also known as Garfield Temple, was recently named “one of America’s 25 most vibrant congregations” by Newsweek, which hailed CBE for “quickly adapting to Brooklyn’s exciting, young population.” Open to people from a variety of backgrounds who honor our traditions and values, CBE serves as a hub for members and for the surrounding community as well. It is a place of worship, dedicated to honoring Jewish traditions, and also a place of learning, a place to socialize, to celebrate and to actively engage with the world, a synagogue center energizing and enriching our Jewish community through study, ritual and acts of loving-kindness.

Religion

Congregation Beth Elohim

Rob Raich

Tamar Schiffer-Shiv

Crystal Chanthel Gomez

Nate Jaffe

Karen Gerwin

Tamisha Rappaport

The Education Team at Congregation Beth Elohim is responsible for creating and implementing educational programs that cater to a wide range of age groups, from preschool to ninth grade. The team designs curricula that honor Jewish traditions and values while engaging students through various interactive and meaningful learning experiences. By fostering an inclusive and vibrant educational environment, the team supports the spiritual, cultural, and intellectual growth of the synagogue’s community.

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