Congregation Beth Tephilath Moses

Founded in 1909, Beth Tephilath Moses has been called a "Miracle East of Dequindre". We've been through movements--geographical and culturally--and we're still here, right in Mount Clemens. Congregation Beth Tephilath Moses is the only synagogue in Macomb County, Michigan.  (*The Hebrew word “Makom” means place and also is one of the names for G-d.)

MISSION

All members of the Congregation are encouraged to more actively involve themselves in ritual and synagogue life and to participate fully in Shabbat and other synagogue services and activities. We welcome and support our intermarried families and within the limits of Jewish law, afford both the Jewish and non-Jewish spouse the opportunity to take advantage of all the religious, educational and social programs that our Shul offers.

Jewish women and men are regularly called up to the Bimah for an Aliyah, to read from the Sefer Torah, and the Megillah, to chant the Haftarah and to lead services, in order to fully participate in the rights and responsibilities of Conservative Jews.

DESCRIPTION

We are a Conservative congregation providing religious, educational and social programming for all age groups. All of our Shabbat, High Holiday, Festival and weekday services are egalitarian, and feature congregational participation.

Please know all are welcome to join our service at any time.

A message from Meyer Ben Hananiah

As the religious director of Beth Tephilath Moses, I would like to warmly welcome our members, friends and guests to the only Synagogue in Macomb County. Our Shabbat services, Torah study and Hebrew classes are open to those who would like to become knowledgeable in reading Hebrew and learning Torah.
As Psalms 145:18 states " Hashem is close to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely ".

I would like to encourage our members to participate in all aspects of our Shabbat services, such as chanting the Torah and Haftorah, taking out the Torah, Shema, Hagbah and Gililah. I look forward to seeing you next Shabbat.

Sincerely,

Meyer Keslacy.

Meyer Keslacy

Religious Director

Kay Schwarzberg

Educational Director

What is Gabbai?  

Gabbai (pl. gabbaim)  means tax collector in Aramaic, but in modern time a Gabbai is someone who assists with the reading of the Torah. Typically, when the Torah is taken out to be read, one person reads the Torah. They are joined on the Bima with 2 gabbaim who ensure that the Torah is being read and treated respectfully and accurately.

Our Gabbai, Bob Robinson,  also assigns and calls up members of the congregation to be honored with an aliyot.  Please let Bob know if there is an occasion that you would like to commemorate with an Aliyah. 

The Gabbai is also responsible with making sure that all synagogue services run smoothly, a logistical job that can be a lot of work. 

It is considered an honor and a great responsibility to be the Gabbai, and we are thankful for Bob!

Bob Robinson

Gabbai