Hope For Jefferson
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom Chaverim, The Word of the Lord to the world is hope. This includes hope and peace for Jefferson. The Word of the Lord teaches us…
Past, Present, and Future
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom and Happy New Year! New Years is a tradition about many things. For many people it is mostly a new start. To the Jewish people,…
Christmas and Hanukkah – Celebrating the Miracles of God
Shalom Chaverim There is a true story about God giving the world the greatest gift ever. God gave us His Son Yeshua the Messiah; redeemer of our souls. How do…
A Moment With the Minister: Shalom Chavera, Mishpacha
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Everyone on this earth is uniquely designed by God. We should use these qualities in building our society. What we contribute depends on how…
God’s Ancient Landmarks
Shalom yall, God sets ancient landmarks, which remain in our world today and are on display internationally in many forms. These landmarks exist in nations, towns, buildings, monuments, and other…
Congregation feels notice to vacate was abrupt…
To the editor, Shalom Hugh. Thank you so much for your consideration and your thoughtfulness in responding and reaching out to us (for comment). To answer your questions: No we…
Excelsior Foundation plans restoration for synagogue property…
To the editor, The Excelsior Foundation board of directors had our regularly scheduled monthly meeting today, May 10, 2021, to confirm results of the called-meeting on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.…
A Moment With the Minister: Evil Spirits
By Rabbi Linda, Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom Chaverim, There has been talk about spirits (ghosts) since the beginning of time. I never understood what spirits really were until I understood…
Shavuot Marriage
Rabbi Linda/Bethel Temple Fellowship Shalom Chaverim, God met the Israelite’s at Mt Sinai on Pentecost. All the people answered as one, “everything God has said “WE WILL DO.” Exodus 19:7-8…
Synagogue Re-Dedicated With Community Support
the Ruth Lester Playhouse was re-dedicated as a Jewish Synagogue today with members of the Messianic Congregation and representatives of most of the Jefferson area churches present. The service, which…
‘Ark’ Opened at Ruth Lester Playhouse
The ‘Ark’ section of the Ruth Lester Playhouse was opened Friday morning in preparation for cleaning, blessing, and placement of a Torah, as the structure returns to regular use as…
Ruth Lester Playhouse to Become a Synagogue Again
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher The Ruth Lester Playhouse will once again be a Synagogue after almost a 100 years. The Bethel Temple Fellowship Congregation here in Jefferson, has…