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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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Niftach Libeinu
(“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Second Thursday
February 10–June 9
7:00–8:15 pm
Zoom
Sisterhood Shabbat: Refugee Resettlement, Afghan Evacuation, and Beyond
Friday, February 11
7:30–9:00 pm
TBE & YouTube
Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture with Janel Heinrich
Sunday, February 13
10:00–11:30 am
TBE & Zoom
January 27, 2022
25 Sh'vat 5782
Worship Schedule
All Events
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jan 28th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Jan 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2022Etta Rice Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jan 29th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2022Shabbalala featuring 3rd & 4th grade
Friday, Feb 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2022Sisterhood Shabbat: Refugee Resettlement, Afghan Evacuation, and Beyond
Friday, Feb 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Our congregational Shabbat worship will be led by Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, Dale Kaufman, and TBE Sisterhood members, with guest speaker Becca Schwartz, resettlement director at Jewish Social Services, who will talk about refugee resettlement activities in 2022 and how we can help. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 12th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 18 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Feb 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 19 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 19th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2022Shabbat Honoring our Members
Friday, Feb 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Feb 26th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 4 , 2022Shabbalala featuring 1st & 2nd grade
Friday, Mar 4th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Mar 5th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2022Chloe & Eden Schmick B'not Mitzvah
Saturday, Mar 5th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Mar 11th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 12 , 2022Torah Study: After the First Five Books
Saturday, Mar 12th 9:00 am to 10:15 am
We will explore a sampling of the books of the Bible that follow the description of the Israelites' arrival in the promised land after the Exodus from Egypt. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 18 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Mar 18th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2022Torah Study: After the First Five Books
Saturday, Mar 19th 9:00 am to 10:15 am
We will explore a sampling of the books of the Bible that follow the description of the Israelites' arrival in the promised land after the Exodus from Egypt. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2022Men's Club Shabbat
Friday, Mar 25th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 26 , 2022Torah Study: After the First Five Books
Saturday, Mar 26th 9:00 am to 10:15 am
We will explore a sampling of the books of the Bible that follow the description of the Israelites' arrival in the promised land after the Exodus from Egypt. -
Friday ,
AprApril 1 , 2022Shabbalala
Friday, Apr 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 2 , 2022Torah Study: After the First Five Books
Saturday, Apr 2nd 9:00 am to 10:15 am
We will explore a sampling of the books of the Bible that follow the description of the Israelites' arrival in the promised land after the Exodus from Egypt. -
Friday ,
AprApril 8 , 2022Social Action Shabbat
Friday, Apr 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Our guest speaker, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, will share how climate change is impacting Dane County and what Dane County is doing to increase climate resilience, and our Environment and Climate Change Action Team will provide steps you can take to help save our planet. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 9 , 2022Torah Study: After the First Five Books
Saturday, Apr 9th 9:00 am to 10:15 am
We will explore a sampling of the books of the Bible that follow the description of the Israelites' arrival in the promised land after the Exodus from Egypt. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 9 , 2022Trystan Stefanowicz Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 9th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 15 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 16 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 16th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
AprApril 22 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Apr 22nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 23 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 23rd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 23 , 2022John (Benn) Stern Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 23rd 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
AprApril 29 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Apr 29th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
AprApril 30 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, Apr 30th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 30 , 2022Scarlett Goldberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Apr 30th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 6 , 2022Shabbalala
Friday, May 6th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
An all-generation, upbeat, musical Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 7 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, May 7th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 7 , 2022Sahar Lazimy Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 7th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 13 , 2022Shabbat Worship featuring 8th Grade
Friday, May 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
8th graders will participate in the Shabbat worship. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 14 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, May 14th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 14 , 2022Gabriel Prager Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, May 14th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 20 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, May 20th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 21 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, May 21st 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 21 , 2022Maria Steinberg Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, May 21st 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Friday ,
MayMay 27 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, May 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Saturday ,
MayMay 28 , 2022Torah Study
Saturday, May 28th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Torah Study meets each Shabbat morning to discuss parasha and Tanakh. -
Friday ,
JunJune 3 , 2022Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jun 3rd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 10 , 2022Pride Shabbat
Friday, Jun 10th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 11 , 2022Camila Garcete Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 11th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 17 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jun 17th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 18 , 2022Gabriel (EJ) Kahn Bar Mitzvah
Saturday, Jun 18th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
JunJune 24 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jun 24th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JulJuly 1 , 2022Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Jul 1st 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Friday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2022Shabbat Worship
Friday, Jul 8th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
IN PERSON • Join us for Shabbat worship both at TBE and on YouTube -
Friday ,
JulJuly 15 , 2022Shabbat Midor Lador
Friday, Jul 15th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A musical service for the whole Temple family, presented by Les Goldsmith. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 5 , 2022Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Aug 5th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 6 , 2022Meredith Pier Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 6th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 20 , 2022Jordan Sondel Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 20th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
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Saturday ,
AugAugust 27 , 2022Sadie Lazar Bat Mitzvah
Saturday, Aug 27th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2022Shabbat Outdoors
Friday, Sep 2nd 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Engage with us!
All Events
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 1 , 2022Allied Wellness Center Essentials Pantry Donations in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Saturday, Jan 1st (All day)
Donate funds or items needed by the Allied Wellness Center's Essentials Pantry for residents of the Allied neighborhood as a mitzvah in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Jan 27th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Thursday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2022Men's Club Book Group
Thursday, Jan 27th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Jan 30th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Jan 30th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2022Fifth Annual Community Knesset
Sunday, Jan 30th 3:30 pm to 5:30 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. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 2nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2022Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Feb 2nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2022Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Thursday, Feb 3rd 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Feb 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. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Feb 3rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2022MuTTY Trivia
Saturday, Feb 5th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Online trivia night for MuTTY kids (grades 6–8). -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 6th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2022Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Feb 6th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 6th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Feb 7th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2022Cook Supper for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Feb 9th (All day)
Volunteer cooks prepare a hot dish for 20 in their home, using a provided recipe, and a TBE member collects the dishes and delivers them to the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 9th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2022Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Feb 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2022Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Feb 10th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Feb 10th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 13th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2022Liesl M. Blockstein Memorial Lecture with Janel Heinrich
Sunday, Feb 13th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Janel Heinrich, director of Public Health Madison & Dane County, will deliver this year's Blockstein Memorial Lecture. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 13th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 16th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2022Kesher Movie: “Tel Aviv on Fire”
Wednesday, Feb 16th 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Join us for an online viewing and engaging discussion of “Tel Aviv on Fire,” a comedy/drama about a Palestinian Israeli who lands a job as writer for a TV show set during the Six-Day War. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2022TBE Men’s Happy Hour
Thursday, Feb 17th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Opportunity for all members to gather for a happy hour at Great Dane Hilldale. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Feb 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 20th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 20 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 20th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2022Youth Education Committee
Monday, Feb 21st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 22 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 22nd 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2022Cook Supper for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Feb 23rd (All day)
Volunteer cooks prepare a hot dish for 20 in their home, using a provided recipe, and a TBE member collects the dishes and delivers them to the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Feb 23rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 23 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 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 ,
FebFebruary 24 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Feb 24th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2022Membership Shabbat Reception
Friday, Feb 25th 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us as we honor both our newest members and our Milestone Members who are celebrating 54 years or more of membership! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2022Young Families Havdalah and Glow Stick Dance Party
Saturday, Feb 26th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Young families are invited to a very special dance party! After we make Havdalah together, we’ll turn out the lights and show off our dance moves with glow sticks! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Feb 27th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Feb 27th 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 27 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Feb 27th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Feb 28th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 2nd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2022Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Mar 2nd 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2022Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Thursday, Mar 3rd 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 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. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 3 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Mar 3rd 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 6th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2022Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Mar 6th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 6th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2022Confirmation 2022 Information Session
Sunday, Mar 6th 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Come meet with Mrs. Jahr, the rabbi, and the cantor to find out more about confirmation, a life-cycle event for TBE's 10th–12th graders. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2022Purim Prep with MaTTY
Sunday, Mar 6th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Bake hamantaschen and make mishloach manot with your MaTTY friends! -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2022Cook Supper for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Mar 9th (All day)
Volunteer cooks prepare a hot dish for 20 in their home, using a provided recipe, and a TBE member collects the dishes and delivers them to the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 9th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2022Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Mar 9th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2022Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Mar 10th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Mar 10th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Friday ,
MarMarch 11 , 2022NFTY678 Junior Youth Group Kallah
Friday, Mar 11th (All day)
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2022Community Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 13th 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
TBE hosts this year's Community Purim Carnival. More details forthcoming. To volunteer, contact Kendra Sager at associate@tbemadison.org. -
Monday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Mar 14th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 17 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Mar 17th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 19 , 2022Mixing with Mixers: A Soaring Eagles Inaugural Event
Saturday, Mar 19th 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Join your fellow eagles—those whose children have left the nest—for this inaugural event. Mix and mingle with friends from Temple while enjoying a tasting at Yahara Bay Distillery. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Mar 20th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 20th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 20 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Mar 20th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
MarMarch 21 , 2022Youth Education Committee
Monday, Mar 21st 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2022Religious Practices Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 22nd 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2022Cook Supper for the Catholic Multicultural Center
Wednesday, Mar 23rd (All day)
Volunteer cooks prepare a hot dish for 20 in their home, using a provided recipe, and a TBE member collects the dishes and delivers them to the Catholic Multicultural Center. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 23rd 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2022Environment and Climate Change Action Team Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 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 ,
MarMarch 24 , 2022Young Families Challah Making
Thursday, Mar 24th 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
Make your own challah just in time for Shabbat, hear a PJ Library story, and schmooze with other young families. -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Mar 24th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 27 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Mar 27th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Monday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Mar 28th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
MarMarch 30 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Mar 30th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 31 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Mar 31st 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 3 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 3rd 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 3 , 2022Support Group for Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Mental Health Issues
Sunday, Apr 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 3 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Apr 3rd 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 6 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 6th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 6 , 2022Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Apr 6th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 7 , 2022Bo’u Nashir! (Come, Let Us Sing!)
Thursday, Apr 7th 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Cantor Jacob Niemi presents "living-room" concerts on Facebook Live, singing a variety of uplifting and soul-nourishing Jewish music including some original compositions. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 7 , 2022Social Action Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 7th 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 ,
AprApril 7 , 2022Madison Jewish Community's Introduction to Judaism Course
Thursday, Apr 7th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
This cross-denominational Introduction to Judaism course, sponsored by Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El, will cover a wide range of topics concerning the fundamentals of Jewish thought, history, and practice. -
Friday ,
AprApril 8 , 2022NFTY Northern at URJ OSRUI
Friday, Apr 8th (All day)
Join MaTTY (grades 9–12) and the rest of NFTY Northern for a fun-filled weekend at OSRUI! More details to come. -
Friday ,
AprApril 8 , 2022Shabbat Hagadol
Friday, Apr 8th (All day)
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Sunday ,
AprApril 10 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 10th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 10 , 2022Midrasha
Sunday, Apr 10th 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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Sunday ,
AprApril 10 , 2022Young Families Chocolate Seder
Sunday, Apr 10th 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
We will prepare for the upcoming holiday with different types of chocolate to represent each part of the Passover seder. This seder will be short and sweet! -
Monday ,
AprApril 11 , 2022DEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, Apr 11th 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 13 , 2022Midrasha
Wednesday, Apr 13th 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 13 , 2022Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Apr 13th 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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Thursday ,
AprApril 14 , 2022Niftach Libeinu (“Let Us Open Our Hearts”): Exploring New Possibilities for Prayer and Ritual
Thursday, Apr 14th 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
A “worship laboratory” with our clergy, exploring personal and communal approaches to a meaningful spiritual life. -
Friday ,
AprApril 15 , 2022TBE Office Closed at Noon for Erev Passover
Friday, Apr 15th (All day)
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Sunday ,
AprApril 17 , 2022Cancer Support Group
Sunday, Apr 17th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Monday ,
AprApril 18 , 2022Youth Education Committee
Monday, Apr 18th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 19 , 2022Kesher Israel Stories: Meet Brhan, an Ethiopian Teen
Tuesday, Apr 19th 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Join us for a Zoom presentation of the life of an Ethiopian Jew as she lived first in Ethiopia and then in Israel. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 21 , 2022Office Closes at Noon for Yizkor
Thursday, Apr 21st (All day)
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Friday ,
AprApril 22 , 2022Office Closed for Last Day of Passover
Friday, Apr 22nd (All day)
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Sunday ,
AprApril 24 , 2022Judaica Shop Open
Sunday, Apr 24th 9:15 am to 12:00 pm
The TBE Sisterhood Judaica Shop will be open for limited in-person shopping on selected Sunday mornings.
TBE BLOG
Celebrating our Member Milestones: Harvey and Bonnie Wendel
Thursday, Jan 27 10:01amMember Milestones is an initiative at Temple Beth El to spotlight our longtime members, who have provided a strong foundation for our community.
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Celebrating our Member Milestones: Russ and Ruth Frank
Thursday, Jan 20 10:01amCelebrating our Member Milestones: Laurel B. Hefty
Thursday, Jan 13 11:01amMember Milestones is an initiative at Temple Beth El to spotlight our longtime members, who have provided a strong foundation for our community.
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January 27, 2022 25 Sh'vat 5782
