Our President
A sense of responsibility to the community
Temple President Ricardo Aespuro, a native of Los Angeles eastside communities since 1968, first attended B’nai Emet in 2004 and not only became a member of the Temple, he eventually became a member of the TBE Board. In 2022, he was elected Board President.
“The first time I attended Temple B'nai Emet, I felt I had found my religious home. The members are very welcoming, and Rabbi Pennes was a great teacher,” said Aespuro. “My mission, as we settle into our new home and new Spiritual Leader, is to see the Temple grow and be a vibrant, essential part of the communities we serve and live in.”
Ricardo, who attended both Cal State University at Los Angeles and East Los Angeles College and earned a degree in Business Administration, has been married for over 34 years to his wife Elvia, and their family now includes teenage grandchildren.
The President's Message
July 2026
Shalom to all!
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer season.
The High Holy Days are just around the corner and arrive earlier this year.
This is a meaningful time for us to renew our spirit and draw closer to our Creator. Selichot will be on September 5th,
followed by Rosh Hashanah on September 12th. Let’s begin planning and preparing for this sacred season together.
We warmly invite you to join us for the High Holy Day services, either in person or via Zoom.
Please remember that tickets are required to receive the High Holy Days link.
Tickets are $60 for members and $100 for non-members.
Also, don’t forget to submit your pledges and holiday greetings.
We recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, and
I hope everyone had a wonderful time. We are grateful to our forefathers for the Constitution, which continues to protect our freedoms,
including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and many others.
May God continue to bless this country, its leaders, and all of us.
Membership dues statements were mailed last week. We ask that you continue to support TBE.
If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join us. Your contributions help TBE sustain and grow our religious services.
May HaShem bless us all with good health.
Ricardo Aespuro
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