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Welcome to Temple Beth El, a place where warmth, connections, spiritual life, and dynamic programs all come together. We are proud to be the voice of Reform Judaism in Madison, Wisconsin, and we build upon a rich legacy of social responsibility and tikkun olam. As a house of worship, a center of teaching and learning, and a place of shared community, Temple Beth El offers relevant and meaningful Jewish experiences. We welcome you to become a part of our story.
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Tishah B’Av: At a Time of Brokenness, What Do Righteous People Do?
Sunday, August 7
3:00–4:30 pm
TBE and YouTube
The Amazing Shofar Race
Sunday, August 28
11:30 am–12:00 pm
Start at TBE, end at Chocolate Shoppe (Monroe Street), & YouTube
Leil S’lichot: A Night for Renewal and Repentance
Saturday, September 17
8:00–9:00 pm
TBE
August 8, 2022
11 Av 5782
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2022Tot Shabbat in the Park
Friday, Aug 12th 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a Tot Shabbat experience at Wingra Park, across from Temple Beth El. Bring your own picnic dinner. We will sing and play and say Shabbat blessings together. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Aug 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Aug 13th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2022Special Torah Study Session
Saturday, Aug 13th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
On July 23, August 13, and September 10, the schedule will be as follows: 9:00–10:00 am Torah Study, 10:00–10:30 am nosh/break, 10:30–11:30 am Special Torah Study Session. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Aug 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Aug 20th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2022Jordan Sondel Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 20th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2022Shabbat Worship with Sisterhood Installation
Friday, Aug 26th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship including Temple Beth El Sisterhood's 2022–2024 Executive Board installation -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Aug 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2022Sadie Lazar Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 27th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2022Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Sep 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 3 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Sep 3rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Sep 10th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2022Special Torah Study Session
Saturday, Sep 10th 10:30 am to 11:30 am
On July 23, August 13, and September 10, the schedule will be as follows: 9:00–10:00 am Torah Study, 10:00–10:30 am nosh/break, 10:30–11:30 am Special Torah Study Session. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Sep 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Sep 17th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2022Leil S’lichot: A Night for Renewal and Repentance
Saturday, Sep 17th 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Join us for a service of reflection and penitence as we mark this important moment in our season of repentance, introducing prayers and melodies that will be woven throughout the High Holy Days. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Sep 24th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2022Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Sunday, Sep 25th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah evening worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2022Rosh Hashanah Gan Service (geared for ages 0–6)
Monday, Sep 26th 8:00 am to 8:45 am
A Rosh Hashanah experience for families with children ages 0–6. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2022T’filat Noar: Rosh Hashanah Youth Service and Program for Ages 7–12
Monday, Sep 26th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah worship geared towards ages 7-12 followed by snack and a program. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2022T’filat K’hilah: Rosh Hashanah Community Worship
Monday, Sep 26th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2022Tashlich
Monday, Sep 26th 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Following the Rosh Hashanah morning service, we proceed to Lake Wingra to symbolically cast away sins, as well as any thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve us well. Enjoy a light nosh by the lake. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 30 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Sep 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 1 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Oct 1st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2022T’filat K’hilah with Kol Nidrei: Erev Yom Kippur Community Worship
Tuesday, Oct 4th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Yom Kippur evening worship (Kol Nidrei) for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy and the Temple Beth El choir. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2022T’filat Gan: A Yom Kippur Service for Families with Children Ages 0–6
Wednesday, Oct 5th 8:45 am to 9:45 pm
Families with children ages 0–6 will gather for a Yom Kippur experience including music and story, led by clergy. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2022T’filat Noar: Yom Kippur Worship for Children Ages 7–12
Wednesday, Oct 5th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah worship geared towards ages 7-12 followed by snack and a program. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2022T’filat K’hilah (Shacharit): Yom Kippur Morning Community Worship
Wednesday, Oct 5th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Yom Kippur morning worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2022T’filat K’hilah (Minchah, Yizkor, and N’ilah): Yom Kippur Afternoon Worship
Wednesday, Oct 5th 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur afternoon worship for the whole Temple community, led by our clergy. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2022Shabbalala
Friday, Oct 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 8 , 2022Torah Study: Now Hybrid
Saturday, Oct 8th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2022Religious School Simchat Torah
Sunday, Oct 16th 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
Religious School Simchat Torah celebration and lunch -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2022Community Simchat Torah Worship and Yizkor
Sunday, Oct 16th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join all members of our community as we conclude the annual reading of the Torah and begin the cycle again. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Oct 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2022Aiden Yampolsky Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 22nd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
OctOctober 28 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Oct 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2022Samuel Spector Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Oct 29th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 4 , 2022Shabbalala
Friday, Nov 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2022Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Shabbat
Friday, Nov 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
As part of our recognition and celebration of women rabbis in the Madison community, an invited woman will present a commentary as part of the Friday evening Shabbat worship. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2022Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Torah Study
Saturday, Nov 12th 9:30 am to 10:45 am
As part of the celebration of women rabbis in the Madison community, an invited woman rabbi will lead the weekly Torah study. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2022Naomi Pizer Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Nov 12th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Nov 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 25 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Nov 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2022Shabbalala
Friday, Dec 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2022Ian Horler Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 3rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2022Jacoby Dvir Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Dec 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Dec 16th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 23 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
DecDecember 30 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Dec 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Jan 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 13 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jan 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2023Nathan Goff Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 28th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Feb 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Gabriela Bazurto Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 4th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023Sisterhood Shabbat
Friday, Feb 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023Annushka Nenide Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 11th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2023Member Shabbat
Friday, Feb 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Feb 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2023Donovan Sido Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Feb 25th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Mar 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2023Jayvyn Greif Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 4th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2023Megan Sullivan Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 11th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 31st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 1 , 2023Sarah & Leah Golden B'not Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 1st 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Potluck Passover Seder
Wednesday, Apr 5th 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Join members of TBE for an intimate seder on the first night of Passover, with potluck feasting, learning, and celebrating, before our annual community seder on the second night of Passover. -
Friday ,
AprApril 7 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, Apr 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Friday ,
AprApril 14 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
AprApril 21 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
AprApril 28 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 29 , 2023Makaila Friedle Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 29th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 5 , 2023Shabbalala
Friday, May 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 6 , 2023Costello Berger Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 6th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 12 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 12th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 13 , 2023Johanna Mettner Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 13th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 19 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 19th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
MayMay 26 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 26th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JunJune 2 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jun 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 3 , 2023Rainan Falk Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 3rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 9 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Elijah Blitz Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 10th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023Shabbat Worship with Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Friday, Jun 16th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Join us for Shabbat worship featuring our adult b’nai mitzvah cohort in the culmination of two years of learning. -
Friday ,
JunJune 23 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 23rd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JunJune 30 , 2023Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 30th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jul 7th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2023Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 21st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2023Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Aug 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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All Events
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Thursday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2022Got Trope? (Learn to Chant Torah!)
Thursday, Aug 11th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us weekly as we learn to chant Torah. -
Monday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2022Wine and Cheese Voter Postcard Party
Monday, Aug 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us to sip, snack, and schmooze as we prepare postcards with information and encouragement for voters in low-turnout areas with critical state and national races. Order your postcards by July 31. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2022Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Aug 16th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2022Kesher Movie: “Golda”
Wednesday, Aug 17th 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Join us for an online viewing and engaging discussion of “Golda” (2019), the eventful story of Golda Meir’s term as prime minister of Israel from her surprising rise to power to her tragic and lonely demise. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2022Singles Creating Community Coffee Klatch
Friday, Aug 19th 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Please join us for a Singles Creating Community breakfast get-together. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2022Men’s Club Summer Retreat
Sunday, Aug 21st 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Annual one-day summer retreat for members of the TBE Men's Club. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Aug 21st 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
AugAugust 22 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Aug 22nd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 23rd 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 23 , 2022Help an Afghan Boy Reunite with His Family in Madison
Tuesday, Aug 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Join us for a discussion of how we can help an Afghan family obtain humanitarian parole status and reunite an Afghan boy with his family who were left behind in Afghanistan during the evacuation. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 24 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Aug 24th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Aug 25th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2022Sisterhood Judaica Shop Plaque Dedication
Friday, Aug 26th 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
We will celebrate the dedication of plaques in the Judaica Shop honoring the memory of two Temple Beth El Sisterhood leaders, Lottie Frank and Sandy Dutch, for their years of service to TBE Sisterhood and our Judaica Shop. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2022Our Jewish Connection, Ukraine Then and Now: A Virtual Senior Havdalah
Saturday, Aug 27th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Enjoy a virtual Havdalah, see your friends, and learn about Ukraine's Jewish history from Carole Kantor, the current situation from Boris Nenide, and Ukrainian music from Cantor Jacob Niemi. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 28 , 2022The Amazing Shofar Race
Sunday, Aug 28th 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for the Amazing Shofar Race and follow clues to find each person who will sound the shofar, with a sweet ending at Chocolate Shoppe for ice cream. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 28 , 2022MJND Goes Kayaking
Sunday, Aug 28th 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
MJND (20s and 30s) goes kayaking on one of the beautiful Madison lakes. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2022Security Training
Tuesday, Aug 30th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Please join in this important security training that is geared for members and leaders who help with ushering and greeting or are highly involved at TBE. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 31 , 2022Singles Creating Community Dinner Gathering
Wednesday, Aug 31st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Please join us for a Singles Creating Community dinner gathering. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Sep 1st 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2022House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 1st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 1 , 2022Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Sep 1st 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
We will be discussing “The Sweetness of Water” by Nathan Harris. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2022Pre-Shabbat Nosh Outdoors
Friday, Sep 2nd 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Please join us at 5:30 pm for a pre-Shabbat nosh outdoors. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 4 , 2022Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Sep 4th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Sep 8th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2022Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Friday, Sep 9th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 12 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Sep 12th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Sep 15th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2022“A Raisin in the Sun”: Housing Discrimination and Barriers to Home Ownership in Madison
Thursday, Sep 15th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Using the play “A Raisin in the Sun” to provide historical context, we will host a discussion led by the Urban League of Greater Madison on the barriers to home ownership for African Americans, including discrimination by communities, federal policies, and discriminatory lending practices. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Sep 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 20 , 2022Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Sep 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Sep 22nd 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 27th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 28th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
SepSeptember 29 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Sep 29th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2022Sukkah Building with Men’s Club
Sunday, Oct 2nd 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2022Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Oct 2nd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 2 , 2022“Ain’t I A Woman?” Tour and Discussion
Sunday, Oct 2nd 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Join us for a tour of the exhibit “Ain’t I A Woman?” at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, followed by a snack and discussion, sponsored by TBE Sisterhood and the TBE Racial Justice Action Team. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2022A New Day, New Challenges, New Successes: Modeh Ani, the First Morning Prayer (Yom Kippur Discussion)
Wednesday, Oct 5th 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Together we will explore the meaning of the Modeh Ani morning prayer and its practical implications in our daily lives. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2022Break-the-Fast
Wednesday, Oct 5th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join the community as we break the Yom Kippur fast together. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Oct 6th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2022House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 6th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct 6th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 9 , 2022Young Families Pizza in the Hut and Sukkah Decorating Party
Sunday, Oct 9th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Help decorate the sukkah, get up close and personal with a real lulav and etrog, and enjoy a pizza lunch with friends! -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2022Retired Old Men Eating Out (ROMEO)
Tuesday, Oct 11th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
An informal get-together for lunch. (Being retired is not required. All are welcome!) -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2022MJND Pizza in the Hut
Wednesday, Oct 12th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
More details coming soon -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Oct 13th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2022New Member Sukkah Schmooze
Thursday, Oct 13th 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
New members are invited to meet the staff and clergy—and each other—at this casual get-together in the TBE sukkah. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Oct 16th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2022Torah Study Recognition
Sunday, Oct 16th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Join us for a recognition of 40 years of Torah Study at Temple Beth El -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2022Congregational Dinner
Sunday, Oct 16th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us after Simchat Torah worship for a community dinner. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2022Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Oct 18th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2022Goodman Food Drive
Wednesday, Oct 19th (All day)
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Thursday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Oct 20th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 25th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 26th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Oct 27th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 30 , 2022PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Oct 30th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Nov 3rd 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2022House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Nov 3rd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 8 , 2022Food-A-Rama
Tuesday, Nov 8th (All day)
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Thursday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Nov 10th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2022Swarsensky Memorial Weekend: Stories from the Fringe: Women Rabbis Revealed
Thursday, Nov 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Please join us to watch a video of this compelling live theater piece based on extensive interviews with 18 women rabbis. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 12 , 2022Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Panel: Beyond the Bimah: Rabbis Working Outside the Synagogue
Saturday, Nov 12th 11:30 am to 12:45 pm
Several Madison women rabbis will describe their professional work in a variety of roles outside of leading a congregation. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 13 , 2022Swarsensky Memorial Weekend Brunch and Panel: American Judaism’s Greatest Challenges
Sunday, Nov 13th 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
Several invited women rabbis will present their perspectives on the challenges we face in the American Jewish community. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2022Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Nov 15th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Nov 17th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2022PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Nov 20th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2022B'nai Mitzvah Orientation
Sunday, Nov 20th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Nov 20th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 20 , 2022Town Hall Meeting
Sunday, Nov 20th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
These town hall meetings are an opportunity for us, as a community, to reflect on who we are as a congregation, as we embark on the transition to our next rabbi, who will begin in July 2024. -
Tuesday ,
NovNovember 22 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 22nd 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 23rd 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Dec 1st 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2022House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 1st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec 1st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2022Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Dec 4th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Dec 8th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Monday ,
DecDecember 12 , 2022Town Hall Meeting
Monday, Dec 12th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
These town hall meetings are an opportunity for us, as a community, to reflect on who we are as a congregation, as we embark on the transition to our next rabbi, who will begin in July 2024. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Dec 15th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Dec 18th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2022Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Dec 20th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 22 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Dec 22nd 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Tuesday ,
DecDecember 27 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 27th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 28 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 28th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 29 , 2022Adult Beginning Biblical Hebrew Class
Thursday, Dec 29th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
This class series is for those interested in a beginning biblical Hebrew class. For more information, contact Linda Reivitz, lreivitz@wisc.edu. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 1 , 2023Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Jan 1st 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 5th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 5 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 15 , 2023Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Jan 15th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 17 , 2023Serving Meals at the Catholic Multicultural Center
Tuesday, Jan 17th 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
As the Catholic Multicultural Center resumes daily in-person dinners, join fellow TBE volunteers on the third Tuesday of each month to help serve dinner and clean up. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2023Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, Jan 19th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
These town hall meetings are an opportunity for us, as a community, to reflect on who we are as a congregation, as we embark on the transition to our next rabbi, who will begin in July 2024. -
Friday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2023L'Taken Social Justice Seminar
Friday, Jan 20th (All day)
TBE teens in 9th–12th grades converge on Washington, DC, for four days of advocacy and action. -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2023Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 24th 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2023Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 25th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our action team as we make plans to engage the congregation in activities that raise awareness about environmental issues. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023PJ Library Tots and Tunes
Sunday, Jan 29th 10:45 am to 11:45 am
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 20236th Annual Community Knesset
Sunday, Jan 29th 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Leaders of our community, including the Board of Trustees, committee chairs, and their staff liaisons, are invited to participate in the annual Community Knesset. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023House Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 2nd 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Social Action Committee meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of most months at Temple Beth El.
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