May 13, 2008   8 Iyyar 5768

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TEMPLE BETH TORAH - VENTURA, CA


TBT Sancturary July 2006
(Photo courtesy of Bob Livingston)

Inspiring people to lead meaningful Jewish lives.


  Temple Beth Torah is a warm and welcoming congregation of almost 400 families serving the needs of the Jewish community in western Ventura County.  We are a Reform temple with a love for the traditions and history of our faith.  We celebrate Jewish life together through study, worship, caring, and community.  We invite you to learn more about Temple Beth Torah.

7620 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA 93004-1125

805 647-4181

Established 1938

Upcoming Events at TBT  


Cantor Michael Anatole to Assume Role of Synagogue Executive Director


After an extensive search process Cantor Michael Anatole has accepted the new position of Synagogue Executive Director while maintaining his Cantorial duties. For more information on this process and Michael’s new role, Click Here to view President Bob Livingston’s message (PDF*).

*For Adobe reader download instructions, see the Newsletter Page.
May 2008
05/13 -  Adult Education: “Weird, Funky and Far Out Bible Texts” (7:00 PM to 8:30 PM) New Item
Think you know your Bible? This course might challenge you to see and hear text that is new and possibly disturbing, unexpected or downright odd. Come and see what surprises the Bible holds for you! Taught by Temple Educator Janis Knight Fee: $18
05/14 -  Adult Education:TBT Adult Learning Academy "Conversational Hebrew for Adults" (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
Want to learn to chat in Hebrew? Donation: $18
05/16 -  Simchat Shabbat Service, “Kids’ Kehillah” service & Congregational Dinner (6:00 PM to 9:30 PM) New Item
Parshat Behar 6:00 pm NEW! “Kids’ Kehillah” service for families with children to grade 2 6:30 pm Congregational Dinner 7:30 pm Simchat Shabbat Service 8:30 pm Oneg
05/18 -  Community Celebration of Israel @ 60 (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) New Item
Israeli Food & Products, Music, Dancing, Hands-On Kids Projects in Science from ‘Mad Science’, Art and a Kids Archeological Dig, Face Painting, Rock Climbing Wall, Jolly Jump, Birthday Cake for Israel and More! For Info Contact the Federation Office 805.647.7800 or Gil at 805.223.3497.
05/20 -  Adult Education: “Weird, Funky and Far Out Bible Texts” (7:00 PM to 8:30 PM) New Item
Think you know your Bible? This course might challenge you to see and hear text that is new and possibly disturbing, unexpected or downright odd. Come and see what surprises the Bible holds for you! Taught by Temple Educator Janis Knight Fee: $18
05/21 -  Adult Education:TBT Adult Learning Academy "Conversational Hebrew for Adults" (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
Want to learn to chat in Hebrew? Donation: $18
05/23 -  Erev Shabbat Services & Torah Reading (7:30 PM to 9:30 PM) New Item
Parshat Bechukotai 7:30 pm Erev Shabbat Services featuring a Torah reading! 8:30 pm Oneg
05/24 -  VCTRY Annual Dance and Sleepover (8:00 PM) New Item
05/27 -  Congregational Annual Meeting (7:00 PM) New Item
05/28 -  Adult Education:TBT Adult Learning Academy "Conversational Hebrew for Adults" (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
Want to learn to chat in Hebrew? Donation: $18
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