Temple Beth El was founded in Pensacola, Florida, in 1876, making it the the first Jewish congregation in the state. A proud and constructive member of the Union for Reform Judaism, Temple Beth El has a long and illustrious history. We welcome you to explore this website and to share in the spiritual energy it represents.
Crossing Over jemerman May 9, 2023 Jewish Rituals and Symbols Image I’m feeling very peaceful today. I went to the mikvah this morning. I was a little nervous, just because official rites of passage can be a little scary. But I knew everyone was going to be super nice and supportive (and they were!).
Taking Care of Our Kids by Taking Care of Ourselves: Mental Health for New Parents jemerman May 3, 2023 Health and Wellness Image When we began writing this piece, we realized just how similar our experiences were as women who became first-time mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We gave birth a week apart, both via C-section, and both of our sons were premature.